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I wouldn’t contribute anything to anyone without some idea of why they needed it.
The Free Republic is asking for my money. I will ask why they need it and for what. If I agree with their explanation, then I’ll hand over some money.
If not, I walk away.
AND if I get flim-flam and a ‘gimme your money and STFU’, then... as they used to say on Seinfeld, “NO SOUP FOR YOU!”
Furthermore, I’d say that, based on the past couple of lackluster Freepathons, that’s getting to be the general consensus.
Now, you can bury your head in the sand and ignore it. Or you can insult those that bring it up. You can even ZOT people for it. But that will exacerbate the problem, not fix it.
Or you can find out what your users what and give it to them.
Look, if all you’re going to do is fuss and gripe and anti-freep, you might as well just leave. I don’t want your money if you’re not a satisfied member and not an advocate for our pro-life, pro-family, pro-limited government philosophy.
And if you’re not one of us then I’m not asking for your money.
I’ve posted many times during our fundraisers that if you believe in our goals, if you enjoy reading and participating on FR and you think it’s worthwhile and would like to see it continue, please consider making a donation. And make it a monthly if you can. FR is supported solely by the contributions made by our readers and participants.
Evidently you do not feel FR is worthwhile and no longer enjoy participating here, so our fundraising it not directed to you. Please ignore the fundraising threads from this point forward.
Thanks!