Posted on 08/27/2014 6:14:22 PM PDT by ButThreeLeftsDo
The sad truth remains that 5% of FReepers support 100% of FR. Can you imagine what it would be like if we had 10% support? These things would wrap up in days, not months.
When I joined FR ten years ago, it was not uncommon to git 'er done in 7-10 days. It was less expensive 10 years ago, but, it really shouldn't take two months.
Not everybody can donate. I get that. But, I'm certain that we have some among the 95% that are FReeploading. Harsh words, but I know it's true.
Imagine no FR. No way to get the REAL news that affects us all. No pool of talent to ferret out the real truth. No ability to call BS when we see it.
The list goes on.
We need your help. We need new donors. We need new blood.
If you've never donated, give it a whirl. If you donate once in a while, try monthly donations. It's really painless.
Imagine a Freepathon that lasts days, not months.
Your work was breathtaking and brilliant.
Just donate. If you love this site, then pay for it.
Selling ad space chews up loading times and makes the site beholden to potential advertisers.
If you don't want to keep this forum alive, then leave now. You won't find a better site. This place is unique.
Thank you oh so very much for your encouragements, dear hole_n_one! I am grateful it was helpful to you and some others.
That’s right!! One heck of a rain storm that day! Thank you so much for reminding me! I remember being completely excited for you. I finally got to see her over in Louisiana! What a thrill. Even got three pictures taken with her and my book signed. She’s more than just totally gorgeous. She’s gracious and kind. You’re way too kind to me. I’m not Heaven sent. I’m so flawed and broken it’s pitiful. I love you, MountainDad. FR is my home and y’all mean the world to me. I’m all alone now without DrO. I need to get out of here (my house) and move back to San Diego to live with family. God bless you.
Ok..I finally got off my ass and did it! I’ve always been such a tightwad, but I’ve donated for the first time!
Well done!
We thank you!
I saw your posts with the pictures of you and Sarah. Loved them. You’re both beautiful and smart women.
I pray things go well for you now and if there is anything I can help you with, please let me know!
Aw, thank you so much for your extremely kind offer. I sure will let you know and thanks very much for your way too generous compliment. xoxoxoxoxo
” - - - Embrace free market capitalism - sell ad space!!! - - - - “
Let us start a serious dialog on the topic of selling ad space.
Better Homes and Gardens (BHAG) had a Seal of Approval that they stamped on a advertiser.
That Seal of Approval meant that BHAG management had found that the applying advertiser had met or exceeded the quality standards of BHAG.
If an advertiser fell below those standards, that the Seal was removed and the advertiser could no longer advertise on BHAG until the advertiser had made correct measures.
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Since FREE REPUBLIC is the best of the best Conservative Site, “As Advertised on Free Republic” should be a valued promotional tool to be used the Advertiser.
By starting small, and gradually allowing more and more high quality advertisers, the brand of the Seal of Approval for Free Republic will be in greater demand for new advertisers, and thus higher rates to the newer advertisers
The increased income to Free Republic will allow more time for the staff at Free Republic to emphasize the Goals, articles and activities that are the essence of Americans in a truly Free Republic.
I am mindful of the desire to be independent of outside advertising, but this could be controlled by limiting the total advertising income to be no more that 49 % of the total Yearly Budget, and thus requiring the FR membership to increase their donations as FR increases in membership.
In this way, the balance between advertisers and Membership would effectively be control by the Membership.
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On the “ZOT” topic, I would favor a gradational system of writing discipline, with several levels of probation, rather than an either-or system of THE ZOT.
For example, the Admin. Mod. would issue a one negative “Viking Kitty” per comment on the thread to a FReeper who flagrantly had violated one of Jim’s Rules.
After five Viking Kitties received by a FReeper in one FReepathon quarter, Jim Robinson would review the penalized FReeper, and “suggest” a more mature expression of thought.
After 10 Viking kitties in one 3 month period, a one week suspension; Eleven Viking Kitties/ 3 months, a one month suspension.
Re-instatment to ZERO Viking Kitties for a slow-learning FReeper would be decided on a case by case basis by Jim Robinson, his Son, or whomever Jim designates to decide such matters.
IMHO, a financial re-instatement fee, based on ownership of Viking Kitties or similar matters, should receive serious consideration by Jim.
Just as there is no such thing as a “Free Lunch,’ there never will be a Free Republic.
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Disclaimer:
* The best means of conversation is eyeball to eyeball.
* Down the list is the telephone, where at least one can pick up clues of humor, sincerity or sarcasm.
* Way down the list in the written word, with pecious few clues of the intended meaning, greater probability of miss-interpretation, and the onset of the useless flame and blame downward spiral.
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What say all of you?
Being alone is not good.
Make sure you keep connected to us, as I’m sure you will!
Love you, and hope you have a good rest of the night!!!
I will stay connected here now that I’m back from CA. You’re right about being alone and I’ve never before been alone. Thank you more than you know for talking with me tonight. I love you, too. My prayers for you and your loved ones.
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“What say all of you?”
You’ve made my day.
Brilliant!
I've loved Free Republic since 1997, and I don't understand why it still begs for money just to keep the lights on.
I would be in favor of gun and gun accessories.
I never would have known about these without FR.
To the credit of many great FReepers, one can maintain stay abreast of many topics other tan the sorry world of US Politics, one any given day.
It is better than most newspapers!
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