I recently came out of lurk-mode, because the most vitriolic posters are finally gone. I see it as a major improvement. Though some seem to miss the rudeness, I don’t.
Like most posters, they responded in the manner in which people post to them.
Whether you want to admit it or not, they were much more mainstream in all aspects than the kooky fringe in here.
And they did not suffer fools gladly.
And you all know who you are. LOL!
With all due respect, the rudest posters remain. However, they're rudeness and vile attacks are directed at site approved targets so they get a pass. One poster here (and I'll never forget it or let it go) called a woman a piece of ---- in the open forum, and nothing was done. Why? She supported Rudy, so it was ok.
I'm still hanging around, because I think FR still does more good than harm, but my level of respect has been greatly diminished.
Proof positive that we did the right thing. Freepers coming out of hiding and expressing themselves like mountain flowers after a spring rain.