What did you do while FR was down?

2/21/2013 | Jay Lensch

[JoeProBono]

[mc5cents]

OMG! Is that Michelle’s HS photo??

[freedumb2003]

I spent a little time mentally sticking my tongue out and laughing at those who bitch and moan about the freepathons but don’t contribute, then bitch when FR goes down and jones all the way.

smug is such an ugly emotion... ;)

[RightField]

Well, yesterday was my 40th wedding anniversary, so I was busy and distracted with that.

But, today, back in my normally wedded-bliss state, I had to resort to knitting, house cleaning, and reading. I was so grateful for the FB page just to keep a finger on the pulse of FR. Never thought I'd miss this place so much.

[BykrBayb]

I read news at other sources, and the comments were scary. There’s some really stupid people out there.

[cripplecreek]

I spent a lot of time trashing liberal inspired hashtags on twitter.

#ThingsYouCanLearnFromLiberals

[Revolting cat!]

One thing I can assure you of is that I did not play Dead!

[freedumb2003]

>>Is that Michelle’s HS photo??<<

From what I understand, yes. Hard to believe someone can go from plain to uglier, but that is because her exterior reflects her spirit as it progressed along the downward scale (as happens with so many people)...

[freedumb2003]

>>One thing I can assure you of is that I did not play Dead!<<

And we are Grateful... :)

[bmwcyle]

Flamed 7 liberals at work, showed 9 that global warming was crap, put cartoons all over people desk, put three “I’d hit it” sticky pads on girls butts.

[Cyber Liberty]

What did I do? Same thing I always do: Got into an argument with humblegunner, only on FB. No casualties as we always seem to miss each other.

[Berlin_Freeper]

Changed my Twitter username to: @Solutrean

[Tijeras_Slim]

Started a flame war on a Serbian Quilting Forum.

[Las Vegas Dave]

It appears to be:
http://thechive.files.wordpress.com/2009/12/michelle-obama-ugly-7.jpg

[Las Vegas Dave]

It appears to be:
http://thechive.files.wordpress.com/2009/12/michelle-obama-ugly-7.jpg

[Dick Vomer]

I wondered why there isn't a backup server and contingency plan when this occurs. The other real question every FReeper needs to ask is what would happen if something happened to owners of this site. This is a valuable commodity that has some proprietary, maybe even trademarked name/identity/software. But it's just a web site with large data base, file servers and links.

Like it's been said here many times, if you don't like this place leave and start your own. Has anybody every done that?

Personally, I like the Free Republic. It's easy to navigate, has intuitive posting and searches but most of all it has FReepers.

Does anybody know how many FReepers there are? Do we generate as many hits as Drudge or Brietbart?

Because that number and the number of hits this site generates could mean that the FRee Republic site could afford back up servers and possibly even back up sites for hardware malfunctions, software disasters or sabotage.

Just a thought.

[JRandomFreeper]

You have no clue how fast I can get into trouble.

BTW, for some years, I wasn't able to contribute to FR. I can today, and for that I'm thankful. Try not to paint with a broad brush.

/johnny

[martin_fierro]

[CSM]

I was hunting the moose that bit my sister. Seriously, my employer was very happy with my added productivity. I ended up doing the work like I was 3 people instead of the usual 2...

[hope]

I remember the River Raisin!