Posted on 04/21/2012 12:02:36 PM PDT by Jim Robinson
OH, and I almost forgot:
Maybe a radius server
And a fresh supply of 503’s and 504’s. Use em or lose em.
LOL
Just a cultural joke JR. Don’t let that lightning near me.
please.
I never noticed that.
thnx.
I found the link with the monthly expenses broken down. Was just curious. Thanks!
Dearest Jim,
In addition to everything you wrote, I want to add that life long FRiends are made and treasured here every day.
We laugh together, pray together, fight for likeminded causes so we are happy to support Free Republic: America’s Exclusive Site for God, Family, Country, Life & Liberty Conservatives!
Free Republic is our home on the Internet. I don’t want to sound mushy here, but we’re more like family, than anything else and families all have in-laws, crazy aunts and uncles and spats are more normal than not. We can’t choose our family members, but as a whole, Free Republic attracts the best and smartest of folks, and you have dedicated moderators and yourself to deal with the unruly factions that ultimately must be sent packing.
I treasure the FRiendships I have made and always look forward to making more.
God bless and Keep you all.
I urge everyone to donate, and to donate Monthly, if you possibly can.
Please know that every donation, no matter the amount, is truly and greatly appreciated. Were every regular user, reader and member to donate, our FReepathons would be over in a flash.
Thanks very much everyone!!!
FReep on!!!
https://secure.freerepublic.com/donate/budget
Money ain't cheap and bandwidth cost money!
Thanks. Very true. I was just curious how it all broke down. I have no doubt FR requires a lot of bandwidth. Definitely puts a dent on the wallet.
Absolutely....Better than family.
Thanks, Jim.
Just added some bucks in addition to my monthly. Thanks for all you and your staff do in herding us critters!
I donated last night ($25.00 from Michigan). I’ve read the thread on alternatives.
There is already a system in place for those that don’t have the funds to give to have someone sponsor them.
How about keeping that same system and implementing it in a pay to post.
If the minimum monthly donation is $3, $3 x 3months is $9 per quarter. I understand, money is tight. People can find $3 a month in pop cans for crying out loud.
There are some that already sponsor people at $10. Have a list of those that need ‘assistance’. They get sponsored for a quarter. Just as people shouldn’t use welfare as a career, not donating shouldn’t be a consistent habit either. There is helping and then there is mooching.
Those willing to sponsor can cycle through the list of those needing assistance. You could set it up as a monthly or quarterly or semi annual or even yearly sponsorship. $20 can sponsor someone for 6 months. $10 for 3 months/quarterly, there are sponsors that already help others that way.
When your sponsorship runs out, you can’t post unless you donate or get sponsored again.
The site needs donations to be able to continue. Its time for some to put their money where their posts are.
People could lurk for free and still be able to read the articles and learn.
Even $20 a year from posters would help immensely. Where else can you get entertainment and learn something for $20 a year? I would think that $20 a year from all posters would go a long way to keeping the lights on and those that wanted to donate more could.
I know some don’t like the idea of paying to post, but I suspect those that whine the loudest aren’t donating.
I would avoid ads, too many block them anyway an the same moochers would use blockers. If you aren’t part of the solution then you are part of the problem. jmo
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