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What's Happening to Conservative Websites?
vanity | 3-7-07 | Bob J

Posted on 03/07/2007 6:57:43 PM PST by Bob J

I have diligently watched the rise in size and influence of conservative websites, including Free Republic, over the last 7-8 years. I have been shocked and concerned over the drop in traffic at the most popular ones over the last year or so. There was good growth up until 2006 but since then there has been a steady downtrend that would crash any other market.

Anyone have any ideas as to what is happening? I'm out of explanations. The deficiencies in alexa.com are noted, but even if the numbers aren't accurate you're still comparing off numbers to off numbers so the decline is consistent.



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To: Bob J
Hey FRiend!

My stats are low as well. The last time I got hit big was during the Obama thing and the tsunami.

An American Expat in Southeast Asia

381 posted on 03/08/2007 6:52:12 AM PST by expatguy (http://laotze.blogspot.com/)
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To: whatisthetruth
That's quite true.

We're becoming as fragmented and childish as the liberals...

"You're a traitor because you support Rudy!"

"No, YOU'RE a traitor because you don't support Tancredo"

"Paleo Nutcase!"

"Baby-Killer"

That's pretty much the dialogue around here lately.
382 posted on 03/08/2007 6:56:23 AM PST by RockinRight (My wish for Islam - The Glass Parking Lot Formerly Known As The Middle East.)
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To: Tatze

Me too.

People are tired of not being able to say a damn thing for fear of being banned.


383 posted on 03/08/2007 6:57:23 AM PST by RockinRight (My wish for Islam - The Glass Parking Lot Formerly Known As The Middle East.)
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To: Millee

That would be fun!

And would help the hit count, and possibly bring the Freepathon down to under 3 weeks again.


384 posted on 03/08/2007 7:05:02 AM PST by Hoodlum91 (I support global warming.)
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To: Millee

I'd like to see some of them come back, but some certainly deserve to ge gone forever and never heard from again.


385 posted on 03/08/2007 7:07:33 AM PST by Fierce Allegiance (RINO = Rudy Is Not Ours! Keep scrubbing, Rudy supporters, the blood won't come off.)
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To: RockinRight

LOL! I say pretty much what's on my mind, and have yet to even get s suspension with this screenname. That's because I am always such a nice guy, though. :)


386 posted on 03/08/2007 7:08:58 AM PST by Fierce Allegiance (RINO = Rudy Is Not Ours! Keep scrubbing, Rudy supporters, the blood won't come off.)
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To: AtomicBuffaloWings
Oh, and the Helen Thomas pictures. Dear God..the Helen Thomas pictures.

I think the Helen Thomas pictures are supposed to have the same effect as throwing water on a dog fight.

387 posted on 03/08/2007 7:10:35 AM PST by McGavin999 ("Hard is not Hopeless" General Petraeus)
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To: Fierce Allegiance

I do too, but lately I've even been a bit muted. I tend to go off on the social vs. fiscal/economic conservative threads though.


388 posted on 03/08/2007 7:11:39 AM PST by RockinRight (My wish for Islam - The Glass Parking Lot Formerly Known As The Middle East.)
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To: McGavin999

Sorry, but you know it had to be done.

389 posted on 03/08/2007 7:13:11 AM PST by Tatze (I'm in a state of taglinelessness!)
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To: Fierce Allegiance

Maybe we could have a telethon of sorts & vote for who we'd like back. Be nice to have a little peace back here. ;o)


390 posted on 03/08/2007 7:16:23 AM PST by Millee (Tagline free since 10/20/06)
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To: Millee

I would love to see Peacebaby come back. I still don't understand why he was ever sent away. If it's guilt by association, the one she was improperly associated with certainly deserves what it got.


391 posted on 03/08/2007 7:19:04 AM PST by Fierce Allegiance (RINO = Rudy Is Not Ours! Keep scrubbing, Rudy supporters, the blood won't come off.)
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To: Bob J
Anyone have any ideas as to what is happening?

Maybe people got sick of spending all their time on line and decided to get a life.

392 posted on 03/08/2007 7:19:33 AM PST by MEGoody (Ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.)
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To: RockinRight

Fun stuff!


393 posted on 03/08/2007 7:19:39 AM PST by Fierce Allegiance (RINO = Rudy Is Not Ours! Keep scrubbing, Rudy supporters, the blood won't come off.)
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To: Oldhunk
Most of us are in a state of depression.

LOL I can recall that there was a dearth of liberals seeking psychological help after Bush won the Presidential election.

394 posted on 03/08/2007 7:22:19 AM PST by MEGoody (Ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.)
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To: RockinRight

I keep saying whatever I want. I try to be polite and non-combative. I don't reply to or try to argue witheveryone who disagrees with me.

But occasionally, someone will call me a name or tell me how dumb I am. When that happens, I give as I get or even worse. Once in a while I feel bad about it later, but often I feel quite good!


395 posted on 03/08/2007 7:24:24 AM PST by zook
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To: staytrue
The Hunter fan club is about "anyone but mccain, guilliani and the mormon"

How nice of you to try to marginalize those who are supporters of Duncan Hunter. :::rolls eyes:::

396 posted on 03/08/2007 7:24:34 AM PST by MEGoody (Ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.)
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To: Tatze
I agree, I also know of several bright, new posters who were banned because they objected to several of the old "Pure Conservatives" who were repeatedly violating the rules and nothing was being done about it.

The moment they voiced their objection of all the spam and nasty nature of the "chosen few", they were banned. While the "chosen few" kept their nasty and obscene rhetoric going without a thing being done about it.

Many long time FReepers also simply left this forum because they were tired of the hateful Anti-(You know who) rhetoric. As well as the constant negativity and lack of constructive and positive debate.

There may also be a down trend on Internet traffic, because people may be getting tired of sitting in front of their computers and letting the rest of the world pass them by.

What ever the cause, it is not a good idea to push people away. Any cause that welcomes all who are interested, can pass their core values on to the newcomers after they become interested. But they must gain new members for the cause to grow and become strong. But, by being exclusive, the cause becomes stagnant and eventually dies.
397 posted on 03/08/2007 7:26:10 AM PST by PSYCHO-FREEP
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To: MEGoody

You're still here...

;-)


398 posted on 03/08/2007 7:26:16 AM PST by RockinRight (My wish for Islam - The Glass Parking Lot Formerly Known As The Middle East.)
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To: Oldhunk; Bob J

Exactly correct, we conservatives have been played for fools by our leadership. Betraied and sold out on issue after issue after issue. Way to go neocons you've killed the GOP.


399 posted on 03/08/2007 7:29:05 AM PST by jpsb
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To: RockinRight

Don't forget crying to daddy!

"he was mean to me!"


400 posted on 03/08/2007 7:29:55 AM PST by Hoodlum91 (I support global warming.)
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