Time to get rid of the FReepathons!

FR | 10-16-03 | Bob J

[Bob J]

The latest quarterly FReepathon was a success and is over now. However, these events are a pain in the butt for those that run and operate them and for two to three weeks they dominate the sidebar and each thread. It is time we work to eliminate them once and for all.

Monthly Donations!

Many FReepers of good will are signed up for a monthly donation to FR as opposed to making a quarterly contribution. There are advantages to this system for both the site and the donor. FR can operate on a sounder fiscal basis by having money coming in monthly and as a donor you can spread your contributions out in smaller increments over an entire year.

Currently FR gets about 7k in monthly revenue. If we could get this up to 25k, there would be no need for the FReepathons. You can sign up for a painless $5-$10 a month (more if you are inclined, several people are at $50-$100!), which would be processed through a secure server by Jim and his family. Plus, running bulk CC donations on a monthly basis is less expensive than using PayPal. Even if you can only afford $2-$3, it would be a tremendous help!

It's time we help put FR onto a more secure and professional revenue plan! Please, bump this thread and use your ping lists to encourage your friends and family to GO MONTHLY!

We need to get 1800 FReepers who would be willing to donate an average of $10 once a month!

CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR A MONTHLY DONATION!

[RedBloodedAmerican]

this one tilts

[Grampa Dave]

I'm sure that your bank will allow you to set up anytype of auto payment. Between checkfree and auto payments set up by/via our bank, a checkbook with 25 checks will last us months and months. We pay our long distance calls, flat cell phone rates, dish satellite, internet and several other variable monthly bills via a credit card. My credit card gives me reward certificates at Orvis to help feed my fly fishing addiction.

Once we do any of the above, we don't have to worry about paying the bill on time.

[Chad Fairbanks]

[Senator Pardek]

The Curse trumps the bones...

[Chad Fairbanks]

[RedBloodedAmerican]

How did you find that?

[Chad Fairbanks]

Just lucky, I guess ;0)

[Senator Pardek]

[DaughterOfAnIwoJimaVet]

[Senator Pardek]

Actually, it's only about 14.28% gay, since I only do my Madonna lip-synching revue on Sat. nights - two drink minimum, and smoke-free except for the bar area.

[DaughterOfAnIwoJimaVet]

But you have Liberace hair. That alone is 30%.

[Senator Pardek]

Don't make fun of Liberace or my hair. He was actually a child prodigy on the 88s, and my hair changes colors with the seasons.

[DaughterOfAnIwoJimaVet]

I'm not talking about the color. I'm talking about all that...all that mousse.

We'll talk about your scarf next.

[Chad Fairbanks]

[Chad Fairbanks]

Mousse?

[LurkerNoMore!]

LOL

[Chad Fairbanks]

[DaughterOfAnIwoJimaVet]

More like this:

[DaughterOfAnIwoJimaVet]

Don't make me worry about you, too.

[LurkerNoMore!]

oh my gosh.... separated at birth!