I understand what you’re saying, BT, and it’s commendable to encourage everyone to donate to “help keep the lights on”, as Jim Rob says. Monthly donations are important in that respect, of course.
I just don’t know that eliminating FReepathons is a good idea.
I haven’t become a monthly donor because I prefer to send my contributions during the FReepathons.
FReepathons remind everyone that this wonderful site needs the monetary support of FReepers to help keep it running.
FReepathons also should be a reminder that it’s hypocritical to come on this site and be a FReeloader while complaining about such things as those freeloaders who ride in the gov’t wagon at the expense of a few taxpayers. To everyone who does not donate to support Free Republic: Think about that.
Some can’t afford to send a lot in these hard times; but, small donations combine to make a large difference when everyone contributes.
The FReepathons aren't really that painful for the regulars around here and they capture (I would think) a lot of lurker bucks.
Keep 'em as Jim wants 'em.
Thank you very much, LucyJo!!