[freeper12]

It may be none of my business, BUT, it might be helpful to understand how much it actually costs to run the site, how much is paid by advertisers (if any), how much has already been donated and what the actual need is. (i.e. have a specific goal and update us on progress towards that goal as the days go by) I for one would consider donating, but I don't want to send $5 dollars if the need is $1Million, nor do I want to fund a non-profit running a surplus. Don't get me wrong, I love freerepublic.com, but as a non-profit counting on donations, the more disclosure the better. If it was a business and you charged a subscription rate (which also would not be a bad idea) how much would it cost per person to keep the site alive? Have you considered charging subscriptions and only allowing paid subscribers to post (but allow free reading?). Just curious..again, not really any of my business.

[WIMom]

This is posted near the top. It may answer all your questions. If not, let us know.....

FreeRepublic and Jim Robinson's finances

[EdReform]

"It may be none of my business, BUT, it might be helpful to understand how much it actually costs to run the site, how much is paid by advertisers (if any), how much has already been donated and what the actual need is..."

Please see Free Republic and Jim Robinson's Finances [Free Republic]