From my inbox: Shutting down FR's support - extortion attempt

received via email | 10/23/2009

[Jim Robinson]

Hello Jim,

Since you've done what you've done to another reporter of mine when others seem to be allowed to post back to their blog or sites viablogger section, I've taken the liberty to gathering information about your website.

1. I've determined the need for all that money a month is invalid. I run a major website, and do not need that much.

2. You seem to be running the show, not a major building with staff.

3. Donations like this should be going elsewhere, needed, not into YOUR pockets.

4. I am having a press release written on FR, urging citizens to stop wasting their money on you, and to donate for a better cause, elsewhere.

5. I will not stop, unless the price is right. Yes, this is a bribe, because I will not screw you over had you not screwed me over. But it can change with swift talks.

6. You are not a true AMERICA LOVER.

7. Have a nice day, expect your vendors to pull out soon and your donations frozen.

Kevin Martin SCWXA.org Southern California Weather Authority.

To: Petronski

Reads like satire. I don’t buy it for a second.

Watch his FR statement on video here and see if you think this is a guy capable of satire. Your skepticism is healthy, but in this case we have a delusional, mentally ill borderline personality who appears ready to go fully psycho.

448 posted on 10/23/2009 6:01:46 PM PDT by xjcsa (And these three remain: change, hope and government. But the greatest of these is government.)

[xjcsa]

Reads like satire. I don’t buy it for a second.

Watch his FR statement on video here and see if you think this is a guy capable of satire. Your skepticism is healthy, but in this case we have a delusional, mentally ill borderline personality who appears ready to go fully psycho.

[fatima]

http://www.pe.com/reports/wildfires/stories/PE_News_Local_S_arson03.370b3d9.html
Acquaintance vouches for arson suspect

[Cyber Liberty]

Or spam it to put it over the top.

I'd never do that.

[Cyber Liberty]

Or spam it to put it over the top.

I'd never do that.

[dirtboy]

The FBI has been here six times since 2003 for my threatening others back.

Sounds like #7 is just around the bend.

[GovernmentShrinker]

Not to mention illiteracy reasons . . .

[spectre]

LOL!!

[word_warrior_bob]

Dan Rather never quits does he?

Did he ask “What’s the Frequency Jim”?

[Cyber Liberty]

Or spam it to put it over the top.

I'd never do that.

[azishot]

I was hoping for a tamale vendor.

He's seasonal. Only at Christmas :)

[TrueKnightGalahad]

I’m stuned!

Are you sure this is not from Somalian web pirates? Arrggghhhh!

Millions for defense, but not one penny for tribute!

[MamaB]

I think I still have a little left from several weeks ago and think I will go pop that and enjoy it while I read this thread. Thanks.

[Velveeta]

LOL!

[LS]

Ok, ok. It worked. I gave.

[MamaB]

My computer would not let me in to that site. Wonder what is wrong with it.

[mountn man]

:)

[greyfoxx39]

Deals with issuing official watches, warnings, advisories, or statements in the Southern California area, and updating the meteorological forecast discussion for the entire region

Looks like he thinks FR and NautiNurse are stepping on his toes in the weather tracking business.

Hey Kevin!

[Wuli]

Percent of global Internet users who visit Freerepublic.com

Yesterday 0.027%
7 day avg 0.0278%
1 month avg 0.0248%
3 month avg 0.0257%

Percent of global Internet users who visit scwxa.org:

7 day avg 0.00011%
1 month avg 0.0001%
3 month avg 0.00013%

[Vendome]

I donated for the second time this month. No one tells you how much you deserve to earn. That is your decision.

The only people who matter are your customers and we have determined your site is very valuable.

Hell, you don’t charge for anyone to use it. You work on the honor system.

FO you hack extortionist.

I just gave for the second time this month. Thanks for bringing your severely Under-Capitalized Intellect to FR.

Loser.

[Freedom2specul8]

Major Opus with a plot twist? Is it a full moon? What is wrong with people?

[Jennikins]

One thing that is not mentioned is that we LOVE Free Republic, and don’t mind paying for it. It is the best informative site we can go to. Jim deserves to be paid for what he originated.