Posts from this group that use truly vile and vulgar accusations have been reported to the mods and allowed to stand (child molester, NAMBLA member and I hope you die in a house fire are just three actual examples).
I have received more than a few e-mails telling me that many of the mods belong to that cadre and their behavior supports that statement.
They have chased many long-time freepers away from the board and have done nothing but make this place look bad. One wonders sometimes who is in charge.
If you were a newb doing that, you would get zotted on the spot. And it isn't just Palin, anyone who pushes liberal attack talking points is suspect on FR.
Sane posters will put up such articles for purposes of vetting and rebuttal. Trolls use them to tear down conservative politicians they don't like.
If you don't like your treatment, try sticking to conservative points of discussion. If you insist on rolling on liberal dog turds, don't blame other FReepers when they point out that you stink as a result.