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TheHound

Posted on 04/06/2005 6:50:29 PM PDT by TheHound

Why do these pledge periods have to take so long? For a measly $66,000, I would think the pledge period would only last about a week. If everyone who used this cite for longer, in a year, than they do reading a magazine subsciption, pledged the price of a magazine subscription, I believe the pledge amount would be met in about two days. I certainly hope the day never comes when I have to see "Cialis" ads blinking on the right side of the FR page so they can pay for bandwidth!


TOPICS: Your Opinion/Questions
KEYWORDS: freepathon; overlyemotional; toomuchschiavo
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To: Antoninus
FR is better off without 'em. Their void will be filled by better newcomers. Happens all the time.

BS. These "new" freepers put together cannot make up for the loss of Poobah alone much less the others that finally got enough of the witch hunt.

321 posted on 04/07/2005 8:29:01 PM PDT by Texasforever (It's hard to kiss the lips at night that chew your butt out all day long.)
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To: Antoninus
The Freepathon goal will be reached.

Of course it will. I did not say it wouldn't. My points were and remain valid whether you disagree or not.

If you feel the need to flame and bash and completely distort what someone says, that only illustrates who the drama queen is.

322 posted on 04/07/2005 8:34:15 PM PDT by cyncooper
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To: in the Arena
That would be CHOCOLATE CHIP Nazi to you, Mister.
323 posted on 04/07/2005 8:52:20 PM PDT by Brad’s Gramma (aitch tee tee pea colon 2 slashes dubya dubya dubya dot proud patriots dot org)
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To: Pillows

More than 1, less than 10.

:)


324 posted on 04/07/2005 8:52:44 PM PDT by Brad’s Gramma (aitch tee tee pea colon 2 slashes dubya dubya dubya dot proud patriots dot org)
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To: general_re
What's the extra $13,000 for?

Haven't a clue. We just purchased airline tickets for me and I can GUARANTEE you, it came out of Gramp's pocket. I didn't notice a big stink LAST Freepathon...what is your problemtm?

Disclaimer: Inserted tmfor Todd's benefit. It's now illegal for him to steal my posts.

325 posted on 04/07/2005 8:57:08 PM PDT by Brad’s Gramma (aitch tee tee pea colon 2 slashes dubya dubya dubya dot proud patriots dot org)
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To: Brad's Gramma
Haven't a clue.

Okay, thanks.

326 posted on 04/07/2005 9:01:49 PM PDT by general_re ("Frantic orthodoxy is never rooted in faith, but in doubt." - Reinhold Niebuhr)
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To: general_re

You're welcome.


327 posted on 04/07/2005 9:03:26 PM PDT by Brad’s Gramma (aitch tee tee pea colon 2 slashes dubya dubya dubya dot proud patriots dot org)
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To: Pillows

Sorry, I've been offline.

As of this writing, 6 days, 14 hours (less 4 minutes).


328 posted on 04/08/2005 3:50:25 AM PDT by RottiBiz (Help end Freepathons -- become a Monthly Donor.)
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To: general_re

You must be an anti-freeper.


329 posted on 04/08/2005 5:42:45 AM PDT by technochick99 (Self defense is a basic human right ; Sig Sauer is my equalizer)
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To: technochick99

LOL - I don't feel like one ;)


330 posted on 04/08/2005 5:55:59 AM PDT by general_re ("Frantic orthodoxy is never rooted in faith, but in doubt." - Reinhold Niebuhr)
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To: general_re
Like you, I am not asking to see any detail. I asked on another post to carolinamom. It was more of a rhetorical question, but she graciously pinged JimRob.

As a business owner, I know that my prices in one area should remain consistent through out my website, literature and internal docs. (Unless a sale... or if a mistake, I honor the lower prices.) I view it as Truth in Advertising, as well as a commitment to ensure a high level of trust for the sake of one's contributors / donors / customers.

331 posted on 04/08/2005 6:45:00 AM PDT by technochick99 (Self defense is a basic human right ; Sig Sauer is my equalizer)
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To: general_re

And... we *are* helping to keep the thread pinged, in our own way :)


332 posted on 04/08/2005 6:45:50 AM PDT by technochick99 (Self defense is a basic human right ; Sig Sauer is my equalizer)
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To: technochick99
It really didn't seem like too unreasonable of a question to me. Most of the people who have thought to respond thus far have basically stated or implied that they don't really know what it's for, despite assuring me that this question has been asked and answered many times before. I'm not sure how they reconcile those two things - it seems odd that this question can be asked so many times, and yet nobody seems to remember the answer, but there you go. Anyway, someone must know, so I guess I'll just hang on and wait for that someone to come by.
333 posted on 04/08/2005 6:53:57 AM PDT by general_re ("Frantic orthodoxy is never rooted in faith, but in doubt." - Reinhold Niebuhr)
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To: Diva Betsy Ross; Gabz
Well I am glad you are here Gabz. :]

Ditto!

:0)

-good times, G.J.P. (Jr.)

334 posted on 04/08/2005 10:24:42 AM PDT by Do not dub me shapka broham
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To: Do not dub me shapka broham; Diva Betsy Ross

Thank you both.


335 posted on 04/08/2005 10:25:40 AM PDT by Gabz (John Paul II, pray for us.)
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To: Gabz
Don't mention it.

:)

336 posted on 04/08/2005 10:26:28 AM PDT by Do not dub me shapka broham
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To: Texasforever
These "new" freepers put together cannot make up for the loss of Poobah alone much less the others that finally got enough of the witch hunt.

What defines a "new" FReeper? Is there some kind of cutoff date?

And are you really that mind-numbingly elitist?

337 posted on 04/08/2005 10:29:13 AM PDT by k2blader (If suicide is immoral, then helping it happen, regardless of motivation, is also immoral.)
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To: general_re; Mo1; Miss Behave; RottiBiz; zip; Brad's Gramma; technochick99; Grampa Dave; ...

280 - Really, now - it's not a complicated question. "We have some legal fees to cover" or "we're expecting some unusual expenses next quarter like x, y, and z" or "we put it in a rainy-day fund in case we need it for emergencies" would all be perfectly legitimate answers to a legitimate question. Rather than get all suspicious about something going on, I think I'm just going to assume that none of you really know, nor do any of you care enough to find out. Which is fine - that's your choice. I don't see why I shouldn't ask, though - I care, even if you don't.

283 - Let me be perfectly honest - I believe you. I'm really honestly certain that there's a perfectly good answer. I just don't know that answer, so I'm honestly trying to find out. That's it. That's all. It probably has been answered many times before, but I don't know where the answer is buried, so if you can help, I'd sure appreciate it.


Older threads:

History of Free Republic

Is Free Republic a Fraud? Is it time for Free Republic to go away?


FReepathon threads:

It's Time for our Second Quarter FReepathon

John and Tami negotiated a new contract with our bandwidth supplier and got our bill lowered a couple thousand per month! Our monthly expenses are now totalling just under $20,000, so we're setting the target for this Freepathon at $60,000. We have approximately $18,000 (and growing) per quarter coming from our monthly donors so we will only need to raise a little over $40,000 this time. Hopefully, we can do this in a week to ten days...

We went over the goal last quarter and we used part of the extra money to purchase and install two new servers. We now have a total of five servers running Free Republic...


The Free Republic Fourth Quarter FReepathon is Underway!!

And I'm sure you've all read that Free Republic has been slandered by the City of Fresno Human Relations Commission as being a "hate group" holding "hate rallies" and "hate picnics." Well, we are not going to allow this false and libelous accusation stand unanswered! We've filed the required paperwork notifying the City of Fresno that they are about to be sued. They have 90 days to respond or offer to resolve this issue through settlement. If not, then we file suit. We don't expect any major legal expenses for the case this quarter, but there may be some. Consequently, I'm increasing our target this quarter so that hopefully we will have some funds available to cover any expenses related to this effort as they are incurred. We have a favorable financial arrangement with our attorney, but there may be some expenses that have to be covered this quarter.


The Free Republic 4th Quarter FReepathon is now underway!!

If you are enjoying Free Republic as much as I hope you are and would like to help us remain on the air, please consider clicking the donation link and make a contribution today. We are setting our goal a little higher this quarter. In addition to our regular budgeted expenses, we've purchased quite a bit of equipment, plus we have some taxes to pay. The additional investments and taxes will have just about depleted our cash reserves and we'll need to replenish them if we can.


Third Quarter 04 FReepathon Now Underway!!

Our big legal bill is now paid off and our budgetary requirements are now reduced. For the first time in our history, our monthly donations are now bringing in more than 50% of our quarterly budget! Thanks to our generous membership and the settlement with the City of Fresno, we now have a comfortable cash buffer and should have no problems meeting our coming tax payments and other obligations.

I've recalculated our estimated budget requirements for the remainder of the year and have posted them here:


Our 2nd Quarter FReepathon is Underway!

People have asked me if the $60,000 settlement with the City of Fresno means we won't have to have a fundraiser this time. Well, I wish it could be so, but, unfortunately, it's not.

First of all, we did not actually receive $60,000. After legal fees, mediation fees and other expenses directly related to the suit, we netted approximately $34,000. Of that, we distributed over $10,000 to the members of the Fresno Chapter who were in business and their businesses suffered due to the city's libel and also to the members who met with us regularly on a weekly basis. Then, due to the fact that the city was late with their press release and no media picked it up, we paid approximately $2,000 to run ads in several valley papers announcing the city's retraction.

The approximately $22,000 left over will be used in our operations. We plan to use about $4,000 to upgrade our equipment and $10,000 or more will go for taxes. I plan to use part of the balance to beef up our insurance coverage and also will look into a health insurance plan. The remainder will be used for travel and other expenses. I still hope to visit as many chapters as I possibly can over the next year or so, but obviously won't be doing so in a motor home (you had to have been there to get the inside joke). We'll be traveling in our trusty old FReepermobile van. She's an 11 year old Mercury Villager with 150,000 miles, but she's got good rubber, purrs like a kitten and is pretty good on gas.


Our 1st Quarter Freepathon is Underway!

Our budget requirements this year are about the same as last year. We will be needing about $60,000 per quarter. Travel expenses may increase a bit, if my plans for a nation-wide tour come to fruition, but later in the year our $3,000 per month legal bill will finally be paid off. On other fronts, we are negotiating a settlement with the City of Fresno in regards to their libeling our Fresno Chapter and that looks to be coming out well.



As you can see, Jim has consistently provided information on Free Republic finances. He has posted additional threads in the past year or two discussing finances, but I don't have the links bookmarked and I don't have the time right now to find them for you.

338 posted on 04/08/2005 10:39:33 AM PDT by EdReform (Free Republic - helping to keep our country a free republic. Thank you for your financial support!)
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To: EdReform

Well, that's excellent. It certainly looks, at first glance, that explanations of this sort of thing have been readily available in the past. So it shouldn't be a problem to find out what's going on this time, right?


339 posted on 04/08/2005 10:51:17 AM PDT by general_re ("Frantic orthodoxy is never rooted in faith, but in doubt." - Reinhold Niebuhr)
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To: general_re
You've been here since May 2001. Do you ever read the FReepathon threads?

Search on 'Keyword' or 'Search words to be found in article titles' for FReepathon.

Perhaps you could FReepmail Jim Robinson if you need additional information on the current FReepathon.

340 posted on 04/08/2005 11:07:50 AM PDT by EdReform (Free Republic - helping to keep our country a free republic. Thank you for your financial support!)
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