[Admin Moderator]

"...We just don't do it that much because FR is such a toxic environment with so many rude, nasty comments dominating the discussion..."

"...I don't need to be a 'real FReeper.'"

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/news/2555404/posts?page=42#42

In the past and even earlier today some Admin Moderators (not me) were thoughtful enough to attempt to make your visits here a bit easier. Then today one Admin Moderator volunteered to write this:

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2555404/posts?page=19#19

After reading your comments in your post #42 above, it now appears to this Admin Moderator that you are waiting for the royal red carpet treatment while visiting such a "toxic environment" as Free Republic. You have made your intentions clear that you have no need nor desire of ever becoming a "real Freeper" yet you expect Freepers to visit and post on your blog.

Good luck waiting for the royal red carpet rollers.

[Eaker]

Good post!

[Eaker]

Looks like someone thought enough of the blog to visit and participate.

[humblegunner]

[HorowitzianConservative]

What’s a “real FReeper”? If it’s someone like 50mm and Gunner then I don’t want to be a “real FReeper.”

I’m not asking for any “red carpet treatment” (what might that actually entail?) I’ve stated that I certainly appreciate the vast numbers of thoughtful and passionate Freepers out there who visit our site and will continue to do so.

But yes, FreeRepublic is often a very toxic environment because people like 50mm and Gunner are more prominent than the more quiet, friendly people. That’s an honest critique and you can take it or leave it — it’s not a personal attack on FR, just a call for it to be a better, more welcoming environment. I have female editors who often don’t feel comfortable posting at FR because of some of the stuff they see.