[Jhoffa_]

I say he should..

Bill 'O is making a fortune, Rush Limbaugh is making a fortune.. The Conservative ideal sells, it's worth something and when given a chance we dominate in every way, shape and form..

So, what's so different about FR? Why should FR be exempt from these rewards?

Your comments please.

[Fred Mertz]

Of course he should be making big bucks from FR. He should be a millionaire by now.

[mafree]

Given the amount of time Jim has to put into making sure FR works for us (cuz I sure ain't a happy camper when it's down), I feel he should make money and even make some profit from FR. This is his creation and he makes sure it works. God knows he shouldn't do it for free.

[willyboyishere]

In a just world, JimRob would already be a multi-millionaire.

[billva]

I certainly have no problem with someone making a profit with a project that takes as much time as this must.

[rb22982]

I vote 'yes' to him making money

[wingnuts'nbolts]

Not only would I not mind, I think he should make money form this great forum that is his brainchild. He works hard keeping this place as great as it is.

A registration fee would be acceptable to most. A monthly fee for useage and any donations during fund raising would be optional. Let the malcontents whine all they want. "If sticks and stones could break my bones", well, y'know.

[sarasmom]

The count is 355 and I wont read the thread.

Yes Jim Robinson should unashamedly make a profit, if possible. I would prefer he does not use pop up adds, but it is his site, and he can do with it what he wills.

If I get really annoyed, I can return to LBFR.(Life before Free Republic)

[harpo11]

I wish Jim Robinson would run for elected office.

I wish he would set up a loud and proud FReeperPac.

And furthermore, God Bless Jim Robinson.

He pursues happiness and brings happiness.

Long Live FReepers--Defenders of our Constitution
and if Jim Robinson profits in the finest traditions
of the good old American way,
more power to him!
and to FReepers too!

[MikeO]

Absolutely! This is America, NOT Amerika!

[monkeyshine]

I approve. He conceived of it, created it, built it, programmed it (I think, at first, no?), and paid to start it up. This is America. If he wants to charge or make money off donations, more power to him.

The fact that he hasn't gone public, accepted advertising, taken profits or sold off the program is a testament to his goodwill towards and belief of his causes.

[JamesWilson]

Jim already is a prophet. ;-) Also, I would like to see him make money from FR.

[185JHP]

FR has tremendous value. News, informed/expert commentary, fun. A place to get information about what's going on in the world. IIRC no claims have been stated that FR is a charity effort. FReep well and prosper, I say!

[TheErnFormerlyKnownAsBig]

If he isn't making some kind of profit by now he should have someone slap his a$$.LOL

[MissAmericanPie]

He better be making a profit from it, I'd be pretty upset to know that he isn't. This is alot of work and alot of hours, a man should profit from what he puts his effort into, it is the very basis of Conservative principle. I hope he becomes a millionaire.

I have to add this, some of you know my views, they do not line up with JR's on many points, in fact he and I have had a few civil exchanges on one thread and another. I'm not particularly shy about typing what's on my mind. I have never been banned, I have never had a warning, I have never been suspended. I have been shown respect and consideration in equal measure to the respect and consideration I have tried to show for the rules of FR.

Seems to me the truth gets sidelined in a debate if egos get involved, and I'm not saying I have been pure as the driven snow, but for me the truth is why we should be here. Alot of people have been putting their FR experience out there, this is my experience.

[lavaroise]

Not that it should be a democratic process, just as long as Jim does not require us to sing his praise as a god, I don't see why not. Let us pay the fair share and not have to worship. (sorry Jim, maybe I can find you a free French girl friend for that)

[CDHart]

I agree. JR started it and risked capital, reputation, etc., on it. He has a right to make a profit from it.

Carolyn

[Looking4Truth]

Would you oppose or favor Mr. Robinson making a profit from FR.

Favor! It's a private enterprise and he can do with it what he will. If he can make a buck on it, more power to him. I can't believe anyone would even ask this question.

[WhiteGuy]

If something is worth doing........

It is worth doing for money.

If Mr. Robinson & his group can profit from this site...

they should.

[Redleg Duke]

Definately yes!

Where would we be without FR? Ranting in the dark by ourselves.

[Constitution Day]

Should Jim Robinson make money from FR?

Well, DUH!

Do I believe in capitalism? YES.

Should JR make money?
ABSOLUTELY!
POSITIVELY!
DEFINITELY!