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I'm getting a little bit pissy! (yes, it's a vanity)
Me (and only me) | July 22,2011 | Baynative

Posted on 07/22/2011 6:58:15 PM PDT by Baynative

I've heard varying quotes of how many daily users there on on Free Republic and even the most modest of them has my ire growing. Do ya wonder why?


TOPICS: Chit/Chat
KEYWORDS: freepathon; freeper; monthly; pissy
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To: Mr. K
RE: "If there was a fee to be a member (minimal, $5 per YEAR) the site would make millions -- JimRob has no marketing skills whatsoever- this site is suffering for it."

You know what; it might come down to something as simple as an altruistic promise he made when they were dreaming this up and he is staying true to his word no matter what.

In this day of selling any lie you can to make a buck or get a vote, that ain't all that bad really.

I don't mind supporting a man who honors a handshake.

21 posted on 07/22/2011 7:57:38 PM PDT by Baynative (Are you a Free Republic monthly donor yet? If so, thanks. If not, why?)
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To: Baynative
You shore do lahk to tawlk.
22 posted on 07/22/2011 7:57:59 PM PDT by E. Pluribus Unum ("A society of sheep must in time beget a government of wolves." - Bertrand de Jouvenel des Ursins)
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To: Mr. K

Great post!
Visiting now with Freeper friend I met via FR
I right now am unable to do anything $$$ wise being in a very dark place financially but your idea is stellar Mr. K


23 posted on 07/22/2011 7:58:20 PM PDT by DollyCali (Don't tell God how big your storm is... tell your storm how BIG your God is!)
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To: pnut22; Baynative
Then what Baynative posted doesn't apply to you. He's urging others to donate what they can. There are posters, like you, who give twice and that's wonderful! Did you hear that we have 49 new monthly donors? Isn't that great?!
24 posted on 07/22/2011 7:59:04 PM PDT by DJ MacWoW (America! The wolves are at your door! How will you answer the knock?)
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To: DJ MacWoW
And some most posters don’t donate at all you know.

Correction.
25 posted on 07/22/2011 7:59:35 PM PDT by ButThreeLeftsDo (FreeRepublic.com. Now, More Than Ever.)
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To: DollyCali; Mr. K
Making FR a commercial site gets us into copyright problems. It won't work. Jim has said we'd have to scrub our archives because of possible copyright violations.

Jim Robinson Post 588

Now we could go commercial. We could sell ads. We could sell subscriptions or memberships, We could sell t-shirts and hats. But the moment we do, we invite scrutiny and copyright lawsuits. Before going commercial we would have to scrub our archives of any possible copyright violations. And we’d have to tighten up our current operations to make sure no one posts anything that could get us into trouble with any publisher of stories, photos, images, etc. And with sharks like Righthaven swimming around, there will always be room for trouble. And going commercial still wouldn’t guarantee enough income to build and maintain a paid staff, bullet proof software, redundant systems, etc.

26 posted on 07/22/2011 8:04:52 PM PDT by DJ MacWoW (America! The wolves are at your door! How will you answer the knock?)
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To: Baynative

Hey Baynative, I just shut my businesses down and now work as a private citizen for a good corporation. Paying off large debts in the meanwhile I continue to pledge each quarter. I’d like to urge folks to just give $5 if they can’t do anything else. I did while going bankrupt. It really does add up.

poobear


27 posted on 07/22/2011 8:05:11 PM PDT by poobear (FACTS - the turd in the punch bowl of liberal thought!)
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To: Baynative

Sorry Bay-

I tend to donate late in the cycle.

A little lead in for the final sprint, so to speak.

And I will this time, as all should.

-gi


28 posted on 07/22/2011 8:06:41 PM PDT by green iguana
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To: Baynative

maybe publish an expense report so that people can see how it takes $88,000 a quarter to maintain a web site.

Just an idea.


29 posted on 07/22/2011 8:06:52 PM PDT by NYCslicker
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To: Baynative

I am so glad you posted this because I thought I had signed on for monthly donations but I was mistaken.....I am now a monthly donor.....thanks for the kick in the butt !!!!!!


30 posted on 07/22/2011 8:07:41 PM PDT by Kimmers (Tell a lie often enough it becomes political........)
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To: ButThreeLeftsDo

I was being, um, “sensitive”. We DO have 49 new monthly donors. We also have those who want to remain anonymous.


31 posted on 07/22/2011 8:08:10 PM PDT by DJ MacWoW (America! The wolves are at your door! How will you answer the knock?)
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To: pnut22

Thank you. I am glad to see your support. Something I’ve always noticed about good people who do good work is they they don’t mind doing it on their own and don’t expect special recognition for doing what they feel is right, or needed. (you don’t see that on the left)


32 posted on 07/22/2011 8:08:54 PM PDT by Baynative (Are you a Free Republic monthly donor yet? If so, thanks. If not, why?)
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To: NYCslicker

https://secure.freerepublic.com/donate/budget


33 posted on 07/22/2011 8:10:12 PM PDT by deport
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To: NYCslicker; Baynative
It is posted. On FR's front page is a link.

Free Republic Monthly Budget

34 posted on 07/22/2011 8:11:49 PM PDT by DJ MacWoW (America! The wolves are at your door! How will you answer the knock?)
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To: DJ MacWoW; NYCslicker

It isn’t easy, but I’m trying to run monthly donors against my ping lists and most of the people I’ve met via this website are on the donor list.


35 posted on 07/22/2011 8:14:46 PM PDT by Baynative (Are you a Free Republic monthly donor yet? If so, thanks. If not, why?)
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To: Baynative

I give quarterly enough to feel fully vested here and no guilt that I am only “using” this great resource. I feel I have earned my right to hang here. It only hurts before you give. Once you give, it feels really good. Do it.

If you truly truly can’t afford much, give a pittance. Just give one coffee’s worth, or one drink’s. If everyone did, we’d be fine! We need FR.


36 posted on 07/22/2011 8:15:27 PM PDT by Yaelle
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To: Rushmore Rocks
"It’s a shame that many of us have to carry the financial burden for others.....maybe they are closet democrats and welfare recipients."

Need you resort to name calling and insults? If you are such a valuable member of this community, surely you can come up with something a little more attractive to entice donors.

37 posted on 07/22/2011 8:15:56 PM PDT by JustaDumbBlonde (Don't wish doom on your enemies. Plan it.)
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To: Baynative

There are plenty of anonymous donors that give quarterly. Not everyone has to be on a monthly donor list, do not forget,


38 posted on 07/22/2011 8:16:36 PM PDT by Yaelle
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To: Baynative

I’m a dollar a day monthly donor(for several years now). What I contribute to FR is of my own free will and given to a great cause.

For those that fear the use of their credit card..use your debit card.

Never been a problem of ID theft or stolen numbers for me!


39 posted on 07/22/2011 8:19:29 PM PDT by Randy Larsen (I Stand With Sarah!)
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To: Baynative

I am a monthly, and proud of it. It’s not what I’d like to give, but it is as far as I can go at this time.

I got yer wheel Bay, I know where you are coming from, and you are right. If I ever get a real job again, I’ll double what I am doing now, my word of honor.

What this site needs is a Soros-grade deep pockets Conservative moneybags. Or ten of ‘em.


40 posted on 07/22/2011 8:19:58 PM PDT by West Texas Chuck (Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms. That should be a convenience store, not a Government Agency.)
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