During the debate I couldn't even get FR to load much less post. I am a monthly donor, I am disappointed when FR is down (See DTs for reference) so my post was a cry in the FR-deprived wilderness.
FR failed last night when we needed it. Everybody else was up. Embarrassing as well during a fundraiser where Quarterlies almost run into each other.
I've told Jim that he should cash in, make some serious money on FR, allow a few free posts for a user per year but then EXTRACT $10/annual minimum for all the freeloaders allowed to share their wisdom. He and his lovely gal could then manage FR from their cabana on the beach in the Caribbean as he deserves for his service to our country and our conservative base.
Another idea was simply to post a small gem "gif" next to a poster's screen name like an asterisk to indicate their current donor status - give this year or not? Peer pressure works.
Just so you know, it was either me or David Rodgers who won at dodge ball at Sacred Heart Elementary back in the 60's, I was a state champion wrestler 3 years in a row, played offense, defense and special teams in football, excelled in survival classes and my highest honor? Second Place for my enchilada recipe in a FReeper Canteen contest.
You'll have to track back from my award acceptance post but I stand by the recipe and lie down afterward.
"F*il" is not in my vocabulary. Heh.
Sincerely,
TH54 
;-)