Free Republic is not a traditional business. We are a political discussion forum and independent grassroots conservative activist group supported by donations from our readers and participants. When and if our participants decide we are no longer needed or viable, we will close down shop and go away.
Fees not a part of the design
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But 365 day freepathons are. If this model pays the bills then I’m fine with it. I just wonder if more mainstream, traditional ways of running a website like this wouldn’t be more financially productive.
“When and if our participants decide we are no longer needed or viable, we will close down shop and go away.”
And that will never happen.