I understand the distinction. But you feed an errant rumor about the site and it's fundraising when you post something like "FreeRepublic is a Not-For-Profit entity" without qualification. The whole statement on the home page gives a more clear understanding.
I'm a monthly donor and a happy one. But people get confused and some turn that confusion into suspicion.
It's not really my place to say more, I guess... I'm not FreeRepublic. Your main point about buying an ad at DU ~is~ a funny one. ;~D
ATTENTION: FreeRepublic donations are NOT tax deductible.....but I donate every month anyway