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Posted on 10/26/2010 2:39:17 PM PDT by MalPearce

Speaking as a Brit who's just joined...


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Hi all,

I'm still a bit of a noob here, but I have noticed that several of the threads I've read through go a little bit like this:

PERSON A: I think A,B,C,D,E,F and G and I'm a conservative.

PERSON B: I think A,B,C,D,E,F and I disagree with you on G and I'm also a conservative.

PERSON A: No you're not a conservative because you don't agree with G.

JIM ROBINSON: Yup.

Okay, I've seen the posts by Jim about what is and isn't conservative and it's his site and his perogative to do so. I'm not disputing that.

But I just wondered, before I get banned in my first week for doing something like playing Devil's Advocate in a conversation (which I have done on other forums) I thought it prudent to ask:

What is the tipping point between someone expressing a different or contrary or contraversial YET STILL VALID point of view here, and crossing the line to a point that'll get you banned?

I'm asking because IMO there's a fundamental difference between arguing a point of POLICY (which requires a sense of pragmatism as well as ideology) and arguing over IDEOLOGY (where it's appropriate to maintain an absolute position).

1 posted on 10/26/2010 2:39:19 PM PDT by MalPearce
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To: MalPearce

You are unlikely to get banned for discussing policy issues as long as you are not offensive, do not use profanity, do not engage in personal attacks, are not racist, and do not advocate violence.


2 posted on 10/26/2010 2:42:18 PM PDT by MIchaelTArchangel (Obama makes me miss Jimmah Cahtah!)
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To: MalPearce

Play with matches, do you? JK, welcome to Freeperville!


3 posted on 10/26/2010 2:42:23 PM PDT by texas_mrs
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To: MalPearce

Enjoy your stay.

IBTZ.


4 posted on 10/26/2010 2:42:30 PM PDT by Islander7 (If you want to anger conservatives, lie to them. If you want to anger liberals, tell them the truth.)
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To: MalPearce

Nice flag!


5 posted on 10/26/2010 2:42:47 PM PDT by gunnyg (WE ARE BEHIND "ENEMY WITHIN" LINES, SURROUNDED, Our 'Novembers' Are Gone,,,So Few Can "grok" It.)
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To: MalPearce

My WAG is — you’ll be given a lot less benefit of the doubt as a 3-day-old Brit than a 3-day-old American.

Perhaps.

So maybe you should just read and nod and post the occasional “I say old chap” for a while.

I defer to Mr. Robinson.


6 posted on 10/26/2010 2:42:59 PM PDT by workerbee (We're not scared, Maobama -- we're pissed off!)
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To: MalPearce
"What is the tipping point between someone expressing a different or contrary or contraversial YET STILL VALID point of view here, and crossing the line to a point that'll get you banned?"

We all agree on Article I Section 8 of the US Constitution and the 10th Amendment. If you cannot see eye to eye with us on that then we'll have to remind you Red Coats of 1776!

7 posted on 10/26/2010 2:43:44 PM PDT by avacado
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To: MalPearce

Say, you’re not the guy with bacon fan, are you?


8 posted on 10/26/2010 2:43:52 PM PDT by workerbee (We're not scared, Maobama -- we're pissed off!)
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To: MalPearce

Thou shalt worship the lunatic Orly Taitz and all her attributes.

Otherwise thou art a troll most foul!

Further thou shalt worship Sarah Palin and agree that she
is at least equal to Jesus and thou shalt cheerlead for
her at every opportunity, otherwise thou art a troll most foul!


9 posted on 10/26/2010 2:43:55 PM PDT by humblegunner (Pablo is very wily)
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Goodness, what hard questions!! Just don’t EVER abuse kitties. Remember that all the power lies with Jim Thompson. Thailand can be very controversial. Share your best election day party recipes with all. Read all posts on a thread before posting your own comment. Do not call other FReepers stupid. Pictures are helpful. If you introduce “controversial” threads frequently, you risk being cast out as a troll. Welcome to FReeRepublic.


10 posted on 10/26/2010 2:44:26 PM PDT by NEMDF
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To: MalPearce

Do not start a topic and sit back without answering responses, avoid name calling, think before clicking “post”.

Welcome


11 posted on 10/26/2010 2:44:27 PM PDT by pennboricua
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To: MalPearce

Honest, intellectual discussion is welcomed here - “Trolls” [those who purposely mis-represent themselves] are NOT abided.

Also, no profanity or personal attacks on other Freepers ...


12 posted on 10/26/2010 2:44:36 PM PDT by Lmo56 (</i><p>)
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To: MalPearce

That’s facinating, quite a first effort.

Please write more and include points G through Z.


13 posted on 10/26/2010 2:44:44 PM PDT by Williams (It's the policies, stupid.)
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If you where a real conservative, you wouldn’t have to ask.

Frankly, you sound like a whiny liberal to me.


14 posted on 10/26/2010 2:44:52 PM PDT by Reagan Man ("In this present crisis, government is not the solution to our problem; government is the problem.")
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To: humblegunner

BWAHAHAHAHA !!!!!

That made me choke on my own spit !


15 posted on 10/26/2010 2:45:14 PM PDT by Jacktown
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To: MalPearce
"I'm still a bit of a noob here..."

Yeah, probably missed the thing about vanities.

Having an opinion that isn't "conservative" generally isn't enough to get you banned. That sort of rigorous conformism isn't demanded here.

Acting like you belong on Democratic Underground is another story.

16 posted on 10/26/2010 2:45:15 PM PDT by mlo
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To: MalPearce
What is the tipping point between someone expressing a different or contrary or contraversial YET STILL VALID point of view here, and crossing the line to a point that'll get you banned?

If you misspell "controversial," you will get banned.

17 posted on 10/26/2010 2:45:15 PM PDT by TruthShallSetYouFree (If not for the double standard, liberals would have no standards at all.e)
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I think A,B,C,D,E,F and G and I’m a conservative.


18 posted on 10/26/2010 2:45:49 PM PDT by mdittmar (i)
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To: avacado
We all agree on Article I Section 8 of the US Constitution and the 10th Amendment.

No we don't.

19 posted on 10/26/2010 2:45:54 PM PDT by Huck (Antifederalist BRUTUS should be required reading.)
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I think if you follow the rules regarding personal attacks, profanity, racism, etc. you'll be fine. I've been here a little while (ok, 11 years, lol) and have found that folks who comport themselves as ladies and gentlemen don't have any problems.

During that time, I can assure you I've had countless disagreements with many, and have been persuaded to change my views by some, and would like to think I've changed other's views. This is a forum for both free speech and polite discourse. I feel free to exercise both at any time.

Welcome to FR!

20 posted on 10/26/2010 2:46:24 PM PDT by Joe 6-pack (Que me amat, amet et canem meum)
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