I have tried to review this LONG thread. I am ready to respond now.
FR does not need saving, it is alive and well. Can we help to improve and enlarge it? SURE!
How about joining me and adding Free Republic.com to the bottom of all your signs and communications? It works for me and I am often asked about the site. My signs, hand done, often make it into news reports or photos. You can do this too!
Consider making some business cards with FR on them and your “name”. Invite people you meet to visit the site and say hello to you. Keep a list of contacts and follow up with pings of interest to YOUR newly recruited FReepers. (this is a new project for me)
Many of us have more energy to give than just FR. The Tea Party, Constitional support groups, 9-12 and many other organizations use our talents and are supported by lots of FREEPERS.
Why not mention FR at your meetings? Newcomers to political causes are often unaware of FR. Tell them to visit for their news and our opinion on current events.
Wear FR hats, shirts, jewelry, and buttons...explain them to those who question them and give them a card which will help them to find us!
I have been to almost all of the events you mention...I still am on the front line of every gathering I hear about. Free Republic is not sleeping.
THAT MEANS FREE REPUBLIC IS AT EVERY EVENT I ATTEND!
Please, ALL FReepers, don’t be negative. Be positive and add your suggestions!
This is excellent advice, I used to have cards and some of my signs did say FR’s site, sad to say not all of them. I will get better.
As for my hubby, he has answered but as a new poster his comments are withheld till reviewed, so it’s coming soon.
Have a great weekend, ya’ll
Thank you very much, 3D-JOY!! Great work as always!!