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Tips on how to be a good "FReeper"
self ^ | 26 Dec, 2007 | Self

Posted on 12/26/2007 8:08:46 AM PST by Graybeard58

It seems to me that we are getting a lot of new members and the following may be helpful to them.

Live in a solid "red" state and when anybody complains about some asinine law in their blue state, tell them to "just move from there". The simplistic solution is always the best one. Refer to California as Californicate or Kalifornia. The people's republic of (insert state name here) is always good.

When an article appears about something negative happening in public schools, proudly proclaim that all your kids are home schooled and geniuses to boot. Extra points if you also state "Publik educashun suks" extra, extra points if you put "home school" in caps and add a few exclamination points.

Any article posted about guns being used in a crime, be sure to ask what caliber gun was used and berate the author for leaving out that very relevant fact. If the good guy shot at the bad guy and missed, tell everybody that he needs more range time. Helpful also to mention what an excellent marksman you are. Post a picture of one of your guns for extra points.

When an article about those deceptive credit card companies is posted, post a reply stating one of the following, "I don't have a credit card and never will", or "I have credit cards but pay all balances if full every month", extra points if yours is the first reply on the matter. If you can squeeze it in there, also let folks know that you don't own a television set anymore and haven't since 1967. If you can't get that in, you'll just have to wait for a thread about the MSM to post it. Don't even hint at the fact that most articles posted here are from the MSM.

A "noob" or "Newbie" is a member who has been here one day less than you have, an old timer has been here at least one day longer. Noobs opinions don't mean very much because they all started forming their political philosophies the day they signed up here.

Become adept at using these terms, Noobie, troll, DUer, idiot, bigot, moron (preferred spelling - "maroon"), IBTZ etc.

Join one or more of the following as soon as possible, Spelling police, grammar police, thread police. Extra points if you join all three

I'm not fully coffeed up yet,am I logged in? Any helpful suggestions or additions are welcome.


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KEYWORDS: faq; fr; freeper; freeperetiquette; freerepublic; lazarus; rhetoric
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To: Graybeard58
I’ve lurked here since 1977 but just signed up in ‘03.

Well, I give you much credit, but in fact I was participating in the old altavista boards since around 1965.

41 posted on 12/26/2007 9:15:04 AM PST by NittanyLion
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To: Graybeard58

I’m inclined to think of a NOOB as somebody here a year or less.
I generally give them wide latitude, EXCEPT when they personally attack a veteran Freeper.

(BTW, you missed a rule:
Anybody posting Helen Thompson pics will be shot on sight, no matter what their signup date is!!)

And please, I beg you, do away with the “Bushes fault” stuff!
Old. Unimaginative. Just plain worn out.


42 posted on 12/26/2007 9:15:09 AM PST by djf (Whats with Santa and the short guys and toys? Michael Jackson of the Arctic? Somethin fishy here!)
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To: Graybeard58
Tacticals:
  1. Speak about ideas and ideals.
  2. Always add to a thread, else be silent.
  3. Don't speak ill of other freepers on anything.
  4. Keep praise of anyone down three clicks from where one might, at the time, so want.
  5. Worry not bout spellink and grammah, nor worry others, but make the best read of what be writ.
  6. If needed to speak of some bad poster be as discreet and circumspect as possible. (examples DITHF, CGEB, etc.)

Strategry-icals:

  1. Don't bear grudges.
  2. Speak about ideas and ideals.
  3. Make the best of things.
  4. Own yourself.

43 posted on 12/26/2007 9:16:21 AM PST by bvw
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To: Graybeard58

Did someone get a lump of coal in their stocking?


44 posted on 12/26/2007 9:16:47 AM PST by rockrr (Global warming is to science what Islam is to religion)
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To: djf
Anybody posting Helen Thompson pics will be shot on sight, no matter what their signup date is!!)

You just guaranteed that one will be posted.

45 posted on 12/26/2007 9:17:23 AM PST by Graybeard58 ( Remember and pray for SSgt. Matt Maupin - MIA/POW- Iraq since 04/09/04)
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To: BraveMan

Mooses biting sisters, hughes, series, cheese &

ALL YOUR POSTS* ARE BELONG TO US!!!!!!!


46 posted on 12/26/2007 9:18:25 AM PST by JoeSixPack1
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To: JoeSixPack1

Cowbell

this thread needs more Cowbell!!


47 posted on 12/26/2007 9:19:01 AM PST by Rightly Biased (Courage is not the lack of fear it is acting in spite of it<><)
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To: Graybeard58
okay I'm newer, and have no TV.

You forgot someone must post

So those who have eaten can toss it

48 posted on 12/26/2007 9:22:28 AM PST by MrEdd (Heck is the place where people who don't believe in Gosh think they aren't going.)
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To: MrEdd

I B T Z !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


49 posted on 12/26/2007 9:23:34 AM PST by JoeSixPack1
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To: MrEdd
Photobucket
50 posted on 12/26/2007 9:23:56 AM PST by Graybeard58 ( Remember and pray for SSgt. Matt Maupin - MIA/POW- Iraq since 04/09/04)
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To: djf

/hides from djf


51 posted on 12/26/2007 9:25:26 AM PST by MrEdd (Heck is the place where people who don't believe in Gosh think they aren't going.)
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To: JoeSixPack1

52 posted on 12/26/2007 9:27:57 AM PST by MrEdd (Heck is the place where people who don't believe in Gosh think they aren't going.)
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To: MrEdd

Anytime somebody posts it, I just right click and select “BLOCK IMAGES FROM...”

But people keep finding her pics.
She keeps showing up.

Like an old BAD girlfriend... it’s never pleasant!


53 posted on 12/26/2007 9:30:24 AM PST by djf (Whats with Santa and the short guys and toys? Michael Jackson of the Arctic? Somethin fishy here!)
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To: Graybeard58
Ann Coulter related threads require at least one Ann Coulter picture.

Maureen Dowd related threads require many Catherine Zeta Jones pictures.

54 posted on 12/26/2007 9:35:51 AM PST by OCC
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To: Graybeard58

Gonna be alot of Freepers having their Tenth this year.

We should start a Diamond Anniversary thread.


55 posted on 12/26/2007 9:40:00 AM PST by djf (Whats with Santa and the short guys and toys? Michael Jackson of the Arctic? Somethin fishy here!)
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To: Rightly Biased
I was so confused about the HTML that when I finally started to get the hang of it, I wrote an even simpler HTML intro - in case others have as much trouble as I did.

A guide to using HTML on Free Republic in 5 lines
56 posted on 12/26/2007 9:44:38 AM PST by gondramB (Preach the Gospel at all times, and when necessary, use words.)
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To: All
The "boomer" generation is responsible for all things that are wrong with our country.
57 posted on 12/26/2007 9:49:12 AM PST by Graybeard58 ( Remember and pray for SSgt. Matt Maupin - MIA/POW- Iraq since 04/09/04)
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To: Graybeard58
I've posted a total of 2,828 threads and 17,662 replies.

Time for me to STFU for a while.

58 posted on 12/26/2007 9:51:11 AM PST by Graybeard58 ( Remember and pray for SSgt. Matt Maupin - MIA/POW- Iraq since 04/09/04)
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To: Slings and Arrows

ping


59 posted on 12/26/2007 10:09:50 AM PST by metmom (Welfare was never meant to be a career choice.)
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To: Graybeard58; Jim Robinson
I’ve lurked here since 1977 but just signed up in ‘03.

Wow, you were here 20 years before Jim Robinson!

60 posted on 12/26/2007 10:09:57 AM PST by my_pointy_head_is_sharp (Happy New Year!!!)
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