Posted on 02/26/2018 4:58:32 PM PST by DoughtyOne
Edited on 02/26/2018 6:30:34 PM PST by Jim Robinson. [history]
Dear FReepers and Lurkers;
As you all know, we are in the midst of another Freep-a-thon. The going is slower than we would like, but we are getting there.
FReepers have stood by this forum for decades now. That's becasue we use this as a major source of news here in the United States and from around the world. We know that we will read what was reported, and discuss it. If the MSM is trying to slip something by, we will see FReepers address it. If something isn't reported, our FReepers will raise the issue on the forum. Then we will discuss that. Some folks from overseas come here to get the straight scoop. Free Republic is a global source for information and discussion that will lead to reasoned domestic and international political policy. FReepers are on top of things, always!
Free Republic is a great place where we read and debate issues, sometimes more heatedly than we should. At the end of the day, we all want what is best for our nation, and our goal is to support the U. S. Constitution, self rule, the ability to live our lives in freedom, and defend ourselves if and when the time arrises. We believe there is a right and a wrong. We believe there is a global Leftist movement trying to wreak havok in the Western Nations. We stridently object. We are trying to motivate people to think, and most of us have fallen in behind President Trump at this time. We think he has the best platform we've seen in a long time, and he seems to be dedicated to implementing most of it.
You know folks, FReep-a-thons are a part of life here. We don't want outside influences dictating what types of news and views we'll post here, so Jim and FReepers have chosen to support the forum through donations rather than selling advertising. If we did take advertisers, we would be subject to blackmail, if we didn't adhere to their values, and not our own.
For many years our FReep-a-thons came and went in a little over 30 days. Then it started taking longer and longer to retire them. That's a shame really, because the forum has been and is there for us almost every day, and we take advantage of it.
It seems as if folks think we have 90 days to complete the FReep-a-thon, so there is no rush. In truth, we need to step up and end these fundraisers in a much more timely fashion. THIS HAS TO HAPPEN.
Jim and his crew work tirelessly to facilitate the FReep-a-thons, but that does not mean they are not drained by it. What should be wrapped up in a little over 30 days, is now taking about 75. This means that Jim and his crew have to focus on the fundraiser about 150% longer than they should have to. These turn into very draining efforts over time. And when the last FReep-a-thon is retired, in a week or two, they have to start all over. That isn't right, and we know it. Jim and his crew should be able to spend time on other things.
You know, the goal in front of us isn't that daunting. We need to set a goal of funding 100% of the FReep-a-thon by monthlies. We pay our other life choices on time. It's time we started paying Free Republic on time.
Right now we have $12,785.83 in monthlies. FReepers have gone to the donations page, and set it up so their desired donation comes out once per month. In truth, we are currently paying 43.588% of our FReep-a-thon goal by monthlies. You know, that's actually pretty good. It's more or less painless for me. I set up the amount and it's taken at the same time each month. I don't even miss it. I don't sweat the FReep-a-thons, because I've decided to take care of it automatically. I don't have to worry when I'll pay. I selected an amount I could afford. I placed the amount in my home finance budget, and it works like a charm.
Why do I say the goal isn't that daunting. Here's why. To reach the next goal (level), which is 50% of the FReep-a-thon monthly total, we only need 72 more people to sign up for monthlies. Out of all the people here on this forum, that's all we need, just 72 people.
Of those 72 people, we only need 28 to pay $1 dollar a day or more. That's right, 45 people can pay $20 or less per month. Of those, 35 can pay $10 or less, and of those only 15 have to pay the full ten dollars. The rest only have to pay $5.00.
Here's the breakdown I worked out:
| CURRENT | NEXT GOAL* | AMOUNT NEEDED | FOR | NEXT LEVEL | ||||||||||
| $12,785.83 | $14,666.67 | $1,880.84 | 50% | * NEXT GOAL | ||||||||||
| CHECK | ||||||||||||||
| 5% | 8% | 12% | 35% | 20% | 10% | 10% | GOAL PERCENT FOR THIS DONATION AMOUNT | 100% | SUM | |||||
| $5.00 | $10.00 | $20.00 | $34.00 | $68.00 | $100.00 | $250.00 | YOUR DONATION AMOUNT | |||||||
| 19 | 15 | 11 | 19 | 6 | 2 | 1 | NUMBER OF DONORS NEEDED AT THIS AMOUNT | 72 | ||||||
| $94.04 | $150.47 | $225.70 | $658.29 | $376.17 | $188.08 | $188.08 | APPROXIMATE DONATION GOAL FOR THIS AMOUNT | |||||||
| $1,880.84 | APPROXIMATE DONATIONS NEEDED TO REACH NEXT GOAL / LEVEL | |||||||||||||
*SMOOCH* :)
D’Oh!!
I’m going with the ‘spare change’ process, too, that was suggested earlier. I cashed in change that had accumulated for 2 years last week. $180.00!
So, by the end of next year, I’ll have more ‘Ching’ to throw in the kitty.
Now...how can I creatively embezzle from the Weekly Grocery Allowance that Beau gives me...?
*SMIRK*
Pretty! Thank You! :)
Coupons...
Heh heh heh...
No problem. I am sure it is just a tiny fraction of many hundreds of thousands of dollars it takes to operate the FR server and pay for all the staff, but as you say every bit helps. Also, it's better spent on that than Budweiser and cigarettes.
Thanks Jim. Your team does so much more each quarter.
It’s greatly appreciated.
The camaraderie around here is impressive.
You were right.
The most important thing is that you view our political landscape like the rest of us do, and you come here to support that view.
When you can, I know you’ll help out. Until then your voice is just as loud and you are just as valued as anyone else here.
Thanks so much Diana in Wisconsin!
Hey! If it works, don’t knock it, I always say...
“:^)
Woo Hoo. Thank you New Monthly Donors.
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We appreciate your support.
MAGA
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