[OldMissileer]

Jim.
I am sorry I only donate $10 per month. I was hoping to double it last year but instead of a pay raise I got to keep my job. Others in my company did not and now my taxes have increased even though my income has not.

I would not complain if you allow ads but I worry that the advertisers may try to throttle FR and some of our posts. Although most of our language is fine I fear the “hard” elimination of some words may lead to the elimination of certain topics to placate advertisers who have proved themselves cowards when it comes to any sort of controversy. If FR becomes too reliant on the ad sales it could lead to the demise of our free association on this site.

Our Country is sliding towards the edge of the cliff and I think FR’s open debate is what is needed more than ever during these times.

Just my two cents. Take care.

[Jim Robinson]

Thank you very much, OldMissileer!! And that’s one of the reasons I’ve resisted going commercial all these years. I’d much prefer being beholden to no one but our like-minded loyal participants!!