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!

[Howlin]

Didn't he use to dry his hair with paper towels?

Well, that explains one of the questions I had about why he was always hanging out in the lobby, eh?

[LurkerNoMore!]

There you go taking things all wrong again.

I meant your hair looks really good dried that way....

The Liberace Effect, as it is now known.

[Senator Pardek]

I'll have the last laugh on him - to give a disdaining glance - TO ME!

[LurkerNoMore!]

Hi, Howlin. Did you see #266?

[Senator Pardek]

I meant your hair looks really good dried that way....

But my hair was sopping wet because the train got into DC during a rainstorm and - I'm tired of telling this story!

[Jim Robinson]

Latest incoming:

$10 monthly from Georgia
$10 monthly from Kansas
$30 from California
$15 monthly from Pennsylvania

Thank you all very much!!

[Howlin]

Well, now we know why the person in question wouldn't tell you the "20" -- he was in dire need of those paper towels!

[Howlin]

Yes, I did!

I am in possession of a better one than that!

[Howlin]

to give a disdaining glance - TO ME!

That was SO "Richard Burton-ish!"

[BJungNan]

Wow, I'm honored. A reply from the big boss. Thanks so much for this site. You have done a very fine job with it. I've enjoyed many, many hours here.

[DaughterOfAnIwoJimaVet]

And where would this better one be? Whose arm do we have to twist to see it?

[DaughterOfAnIwoJimaVet]

LOL - you are the funniest person I have ever known.

[DaughterOfAnIwoJimaVet]

P.S. And you have great hair. : )

[DaughterOfAnIwoJimaVet]

You know, Pardek, if that's a bad picture of you, you're doing all right. (And there really is a rumor.)

[Chad Fairbanks]

LOL - you are the funniest person I have ever known.

True, but looks don't make the man - I have a good sense of humor, too... ;0)

[DaughterOfAnIwoJimaVet]

You only look funny when you're doing that Charlie X thing.

(Okay, that, and when you put fries in your nostrils.)

[DaughterOfAnIwoJimaVet]

(Okay, so I make things up. You don't put fries in your nose, do you?)

[Chad Fairbanks]

Only on Wednesdays and Saturdays. In fact, thanks for reminding me - tommorow is Fries Up the Nose Day! Woo-Hoo!

[Senator Pardek]

I go out for a few hours and this thread goes down the sewer (can you do that Yeoman Rand thing?)

[DaughterOfAnIwoJimaVet]

No, but Chad can do the Charlie X thing. Is that close enough?