See the post immediately below yours for a cogent explanation. As it is now, quarterly fundraising appeals are taking nearly the entire quarter just to keep operations at their current antiquated level. If your "hate" is indeed sufficiently motivating, please consider arranging and providing the funding for proper updating.
uncalled for attack on Yaelle IMO.
Frankly, I am EXTREMELY happy with the “antiquated” format. Loads fast, no gratuitous visual content, and ports very well to mobile, no matter how “bare bones” the phone. I think FR’s layout is a classic, much like Drudge’s “antiquated” look.
I have been a heavy supporter, but my support has lessened (I still support quite fairly) over the last two years BECAUSE I CANT EASILY FREEP ON MY DEVICES. I love this place. I love Jim. I love a lot of people here.
But because I can’t have easy access to the site on my devices, I take that to mean that FR doesn’t want as much of my money. If they did, they’d have a functional way to freep on an iPhone, for example.
Do you want a monthly bill?
You make a good point. Unless those who currently ride for free decide to step up and contribute something, we might eventually have to do without FR on tablets, phones, and everything else. Who wants that to happen?
Maybe they should consider putting advertising in the margins, like Hot Air.