Agreed wholeheartedly Jim. I posted this thread because over the years I have had several arguments with people about how the oldtimers have left. I tell them they haven't (I still get the occasional email/FReepmail from many of them), that there is a pathology about FReeping, from lurking, to registration, to posting, to flaming and finally to anonymity. The fact is, after a period of time, everyone acquires a number of "detractors" and once one has said all they want to say, they just sit back, read, learn and let the new kids on the block have some fun.
FReepers never die, they sit back and watch the evolution of the site and jump in every now and then when they feel it needs a little nudging.
Ha!
You're just saying that 'cause noboby likes you.
Me? I got no detractors because all the moderators immediately ban anyone who is mean to me.
Okay, now I understand your intention, but must respectfully disagree. As one of the earliest critics of FR activities, I've seen many leave to due FR leaving them and not the reverse.
That said, I have ALWAYS maintained that this is one man's soapbox and deal with it how they may. I, amongest others, have left on occassion. Some have come back, some have lurked, and some have completely walked away...some were welcomed to take their leave, others are sorely missed for their contrarian views which added to the discussion.
Whatever the reason for leaving or being dismissed, this forum has, without a doubt, been influential in the political process and furthering alternative media. Long live FR and the Internet.
Antis, eat your heart out, and don't bother to copy my words to your Cave because you are too cowardly to let me respond on your latest forum, as evidenced by your continuel bannings.