What is Free Republic all about? Part II - Media complains of infringement and unfair competition

Free Republic | 12/9/01 | Jim Robinson

[Pharmboy]

Thanks for taking the time to do this. Great history for the newbies, and a refresher for the rest of us. Are you thinking of writing a book, Jim?

[cheme]

Thank You for the information summary.

I tried to go to some of the complaint letters and none them were found on the server. Must have hicup in the link.

[an amused spectator]

Actually, I have discovered that there apparently is "good copyright infringement" and "bad copyright infringement". Free Republic is guilty of "bad copyright infringement", which of course is indiscernible from "good copyright infringement", except if you examine the political leanings of the sites under consideration. ;-)

[Trailer Trash]

Please write us a book Jim.

A comprehensive review from POTFR would be nice.

[headsonpikes]

bump.

[meyer]

Folks, this unfolding story is one big reason that I donate to FR. We need to support the good fight and break the monopoly that the liberal media has on information. The first amendment is for all, not just for the LA Times, Washington Post, and the rest of the socialists.

[D. Miles]

Good idea, a book, to encourage us all to fight the good fight.

[Jim Robinson]

Ok, I've fixed the broken links (all but the one to the full text of an LA Times article). Thanks, Jim

[Jim Robinson]

Hey, I might just do that. Thanks, Jim

[JRandomFreeper]

I appreciate the retelling of this story. I was a lurker during that time. You have done well with this site.

/john

[onyx]

BTTT and BOOKMARKED

[Silly]

Good job, Jim. This is all very interesting background. I particularly liked the old Drudge story!

Now I'm off to do some bookmarking.

Best wishes,

Silly

[dodger]

A book is a great idea!

[Inge_CAV]

"They'll have to pry my keyboard from my cold dead fingers."

WOO HOO!!! LET'S ROLL!!!

.

[Silly]

Jim, do you think that a major FReep of WP and LAT would be in order, or would it be counterproductive?

The reason I ask is, perhaps their boards of directors and readers should know how people feel about it. I wouldn't suggest that FReepers do anything if you objected; but I think at this point they really need to just drop their suits and get lost. They will get nowhere.

[Peach]

We need Free Republic to stay involved, informed and invested in the legislative and political process. You have done a great service to the conservative movement and I salute you.

[Pharmboy]

Yes indeed, a book. FR helped the internet evolve into a politically important forum and it is therefore important to document this for future generations wanting to know the facts. And, you've got TONS of threads that are sometimes brilliant, sometimes hilarious and always clever to show Freeper good sense.

Jim, sounds like a winner to me.

[tet68]

Thanks for part II. Tet 68

[sarasmom]

Thank you for the history. I started lurking here when I got wired at home. Found you thru Drudge.Addicted now.