freep, freeping

[Gail Stygall]

Actually, it isn't just associated with Free Republic these days, though
the term has stuck.  The liberal/left blogs use freeping to mean the same
activities (basically spinning) and do it to block those who participate
in blogs like Free Republic.
Gail Stygall

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Gail Stygall <stygall at u.washington.edu> (206) 685-2384 and (206) 852-4120
Associate Professor, English Language and Literature
Faculty Legislative Representative, UW Faculty Senate
Co-Chair, Washington State Council of Faculty Representatives
English, Box 354330, University of Washington, Seattle WA 98195-4330
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