Posted on 11/29/2001 11:32:06 PM PST by Jim Robinson
Very sorry if the thread I posted yesterday entitled "Is Free Republic a Fraud? Is it time for Free Republic to go away?" startled some of you. The thread was posted simply to allow the people who are criticizing Free Republic and accusing us of fraud to have a place to post their charges, and also to allow those who support FR a place to voice their opinions on whether we should continue or fold up. The anti-FReepers have long held that if only the FReepers knew the truth about me and the fraud of FR, then they would all go away. Well, time will tell if many people have been swayed by their tales of horror, but no one can say that I did not give them a chance to get it all out into the open.
Now I'm happy to say that I have absolutely no intent of ever shutting down Free Republic. The only reason that was in my title was because of the AFers claim. I have stated on many occasions that Free Republic will be on the air as long as the FReepers feel it is needed and viable. If the WP/LAT is successful in bankrupting me or the corporation, then we will find another way to keep our discussion site running. There is absolutely no way that they can shutdown our right to assemble on the internet and voice our opinions and criticisms of the government and or of the so-called free press. In that, we will persevere, I guarantee you!
I want to thank all of you who have suggested various ways to change our operating model to one profiting by selling subscriptions, or advertising, or merchandise or other commercial ventures, but have to say that we cannot do any of those things at this time. We are restricted from engaging in any commercial business because of the fair use laws. Now, some of this might change in the future depending on clarification from the court if we win on appeal or at the Supreme Court level, but I wouldn't bet on it. As long as we are posting full text articles we will probably have to remain non commercial.
I also want to thank all of you who have posted your supporting comments. I'd like to reply to all of them, but looks like the count is now running to 2,000 and beyond and there is no way that I can respond to each one individually. I thank each and every one of you and I thank God that you are on our team. Same goes for all of you who are donating to keep FR on the air. We would not be here without your support and we all appreciate it very much.
Thanks again and God Bless America!
Regards,
Jim Robinson
Long live Free Republic and looking at the 2,200 + replies on the "is FR a fraud" thread, many are glad to see this thread, and those who are not, should go join the FR bashers out there who will not be missed around here.
Long live Free Republic and looking at the 2,200 + replies on the "is FR a fraud" thread, many are glad to see this thread, and those who are not, should go join the FR bashers out there who will not be missed around here.
Nuff said.
I was worried that you had become so discouraged that you were planning to throw in the towel.
Long live FR, the Republic, AND free speech!
BUMP !!
Glad to hear you say that Jim. Now all of us FR addicts can relax! We surely live in interesting times and a forum like Free Republic is sorely needed. You will always have critics but your friends and supporters outnumber them greatly. Keep on freepin!
Have you ever considered running for public office? Those are the qualifications of a GOP Congressional Leader.
Can you say "Hurt me Tommy, Feels so good!"
sorry, couldn't resist :)
That's why yer my HERO, JimRob...yer relentless commitment to the Truth and the Right to express it FReely!!
"I thank each and every one of you and I thank God that you are on our team. Same goes for all of you who are donating to keep FR on the air. We would not be here without your support and we all appreciate it very much."
Mutual Admiration Society Dittoes, my Patriotic FRiend!! Now, when do we get to stick our chompers into anothe FundRaiser?! I gots some idears fer uppin' the ante!!
FReegards...Steve/MUD
I just told the EMTs that they can unhook the defibrillator......
I can now remove myself from my self-imposed suicide watch:)
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