It is a lot like High School here - you know, the Senior Class, new Freshmen, etc. Anyone that looks up your poster page to see when you joined - watch out.
I’m new as well - sort of (but not really).
I am from the class of 98 and have been an almost daily visitor. There has been a lot of change in people recently and I must admit that I miss the reasoned arguments and sharp wits of the past.
There are good people here but it only takes a few to mess up the soup.
A lot of the high powered people have left or are stepping back. We are not the people we once were. I hope a younger generation continues to join, but I am not sure they will.
Continuing with the established pattern of inclusion of definitions in posts to this thread, we have the following definition of Troll (Internet) from Wikipedia:
In Internet slang, a troll is a person who sows discord on the Internet by starting arguments or upsetting people, by posting inflammatory, extraneous, or off-topic messages in an online community (such as a forum, chat room, or blog), either accidentally or with the deliberate intent of provoking readers into an emotional response or of otherwise disrupting normal on-topic discussion.
This entire thread by definition begins with a troll post :)
That being said, I'm not complaining - just pointing it out. Some of the most interesting threads or sub-threads I've ever read were the result of trolling. Just as long as it doesn't get too personally abusive, which this isn't.
Okay, hubbys should be seen and cuddled but not heard. How ya like them apples?
Ted Cruz could come on here and someone would disagree with him and call him a “newbie”. Wow! That stings!
I was on here under another name since 2000. You should see the slams I get under the new name. And by the way, I contacted admin about 10 times trying to get my screen name changed and couldn’t get a response.
Don’t worry about it. If your points are valid why should you care if you are called a Noob. Heck..I’ll be Noob forever more. I kind of like it. It’s the only time anyone calls me a youngster these days,lol.
These threads are interesting because of the witty responses.
Stockman may not have a chance...but a run off would be nice.
Whiners that dive into a discussion and can't take the heat will be mocked about the head and shoulders.
Welcome as a registered FR - don't forget to donate come fundraising time...
Great post.
I find some Freepers a tad cliquey and hard on newcomers.
Once,years ago,I asked how long it took to no longer be a newcomer—1 month,6 months,a year? I had no responses,other than sarcasm.
None of this really bothers me because I love FR,but I was curious.
I consider it interesting behavior and ignore it.
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The pride of length of “membership” is a big thing on FR. Me thinks discussions should be judged on strength of the argument rather than how long you’ve been registered.
Noobs welcome.
Trolls not........in my book.
There is truth and merit in your post...