[gargoyle]

...Nat Hentoff has written some fine books on Jazz and politics. More of a Civil Libertarian than on the left or right, he take a stand on an issue, praising or condemning both democrats and republicans.

...Yer right. FR has changed alot in my 8 years here. Bovine mentality, puerile chatroom behavior, idol worship and fandome threads. Don't try to debate them, they'll turn you into a troll. Not only do they not read, they don't think for themselves. They just follow the herd...

[Darkwolf377]

Bovine mentality, puerile chatroom behavior, idol worship and fandome threads. Don't try to debate them, they'll turn you into a troll.

You're right. I've been startled at the number of times one is flamed here for not worshipping appropriately--I thought that was what the DUmmies did, while we were the adults who thought for ourselves?

[justaguy]

Absolutely, you have said a mouthful

[Lexinom]

It’s changed a lot in the five years I’ve been at FR. Used to be more intellectual discussion and thought-provoking debate.

[oblomov]

>>Not only do they not read, they don’t think for themselves. They just follow the herd...

I think a few years in the wilderness might change that. At least I hope so.