The Duplicate Post is a losing argument. I complained about duplicate post a few months back and was trounced by Freepers that it is the responsibility of the duplicate posters to keep articles “above the fold” because some did not have the time to read all the post on Free Republic.
Seems like Free Republic has become USA Today for some. Something to scan with the morning coffee.
I was told very clearly to just not “click” on a duplicate post. I was told that if the post was from a different “source” it was O.K.
Over the years, Free Republic has lost it’s tight community “feel”. I don’t think it is malicious, just unavoidable.
Heheh.
As with every organization people assume authority to which they are not entitled.