Why I Decided NOT to leave Free Republic

9/28/2009 | Me

[pctech]

I month or two ago (maybe longer) I posted a thread on why I was leaving Free Republic. I was angry over a post that was pulled (which Jim very nicely re-posted). I took some heated comments, and some justifiably so. I registered with a couple of conservative websites, and I will maintain those registrations.

But after comparing those other websites, along with a few others, I have come to the conclusion that I was wrong for threatening to leave and I wanted to make an apology for my actions to Jim and others who were angered or offended.

[pctech]

Let's see the liberals, fascists, and socialists spin this on their websites.

[CIB-173RDABN]

Okay, all is forgiven.

[aliquando]

Welcome brother/sister.

[the invisib1e hand]

I've never seen an opus openly recanted. This may not be acceptable.

You should at least have been forced to change your screenname.

I've seen years of work get flushed away for much lesser offenses.

[theDentist]

Glad you stayed, but I still need to have you come in for your annual "cleaning". I'll even use real novacaine this time.

Really.

[frankenMonkey]

We all get p’d off on occasion....
Welcome back.

[sonofstrangelove]

FreeRepublic is the best site on the Internet

[devane617]

HOLLY101 offered ligit criticism of FR and got banned. I am very glad that you stayed around. We need all the experience around here that we can get.

[pgkdan]

Okay. If you’re a conservative welcome back FRiend.

[bmwcyle]

Next time don’t post a thread.

[justlurking]

So, is this an anti-opus?

All joking aside, glad to see you returning....

[blueyon]

WELCOME BACK!

[GreenAccord]

The opposite of an opus? Behold, FreeRepublic.com’s first “Supo”

[the invisib1e hand]

can hardly wait to see what sorts of gems come with your byline, flip.

[Retired Greyhound]

You were driven back by the realization that you have nowhere else to go.

[RegulatorCountry]

Let's see the liberals, fascists, and socialists spin this on their websites.

You just know they will. They're sneaky that way.

[reg45]

Welcome Back

[Frantzie]

I got banned here a few years ago when Bush backed amnesty and I was furious at him being a RINO like Juan McCain.

What made it worse is Bush was very good on a lot of things. I got bounced.

I came back before the past election. Is FR perfect - no. On the whole Jim does a great job.

He, his wife and others were instrumental with many others (Beck, Rush & others) in getting the word out on the 9/12 event which was incredible.

[edcoil]

Are you logged on 8-)

[Cheburashka]

Why isn’t this in Breaking News?

[70times7]

Who are you?

[ZinGirl]

well, FWIW, looks like s/he has changed his/her screen name before. :)

PcTech is my second identifying name as I deleted my previous one because I wanted to use the name "PcTech" instead of my older one as it is in keeping with my line of work, namely computer repair

(just stirrin' the pot......and avoiding various household chores....)

[classified]

It’s cold out there.........

[johnthebaptistmoore]

How long before leftists really do succeed in ending the existence of FR and everything else that really is non-leftist? Never I hope, but the left will always try their best to do so.

[Soothesayer9]

It’d be nice to see the money donated actually go to upgrading the site. Pretty sad to see DSLreports actually have a superior forum (and Ars Technica, TownHall, etc). The 1990s are over I hear.

[SERKIT]

Alex: I’ll take hassenpfeffer on a pancake for $300.

[t1b8zs]

really dont give a crap......spare me next time you vasilate

[Poser]

So I guess this post would be called a “Supo”?

[Little Bill]

Agree, I got pissed during the Go Pat Go purge, lost my senority, can’t pontificate any more.

[bicyclerepair]

Thank you Mr. Thompson.

I’m series.

[Gator113]

I don’t know if I am one of those that you upset. I seldom bother to remember the names of those that do... no of this is personal, much of it is a game and all of it can be a distraction, an addicting distraction for me.

Anyway, that was a good apology, so if I was upset at you, I accept your apology.

Have a nice day......

[ScreamingFist]

Next time don’t post a thread.

LOL. BMWcycle... I'm old enough to remember you were afraid of lawsuits.....LOL! Preach elsewhere.

[Gator113]

no of this is personal=NONE of this is personal

[La Lydia]

Nec ego te condemnabo vade et amplius iam noli peccare.

[scottdeus12]

Isn’t there a $20 re-initiation fee that must now go to all Freepers?

[Drago]

Think twice, post once.

[crazyhorse691]

Once, I quit when I was still a lurker...that showed ‘em!!! Now, when I am moved to quit FR forever, I shut down the computer and yell at the moon until I feel better. No body gets hurt(although the neighbors seem to avoid me).

[greyfoxx39]

Is this what you call a NOPUS?

[exit82]

Ok, but you don’t get your official beeber back for thirty days just to make sure you are back for good. ;)

[Liberty Valance]

I’ve been wrong many times on FR. Luckily, Freepers will tell you when you’re wrong. From common sense to rocket science the brain trust on FR is unequaled. Somehow, I’m still here. Welcome back. ;o)

[pissant]

You can’t un-opus an opus

[knarf]

A man falls ... and gets back up.

We've all been there, done that and have the t-shirt.

[Chode]

go now and sin no more... and kick the kitty

[Ouderkirk]

So, does a little Bar-b-Que sauce make the crow taste better ;-)

[rockrr]

An Opus recension? Hmmm. And without the requisite form PDQ-218 (filled out in triplicate of course). Somebody better consult the handbook...;’}

[count-your-change]

Sorry, your screen name was sold and your room rented out.

[tflabo]

Like any family we get some hiccups now and then but we Freeps are united in conservative ideals and recognizing the benefits bestowed by the Almighty. (errr, not Hussein)

[pctech]

Yes it is. There is no where to go on the Internet where a person can go to hear the actual truth of what is going on in the world.

[pctech]

Yes I am a conservative. Hard to believe for a federal employee huh?

[sonofstrangelove]

I also think that we have great leadership in this site, epcially under the leadership of our founder, Jim Robinson.