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
"I only hope Mojo..whoever he is...has the good sense not to fall for your bait."
over there at nom's sewer grate.
This may be your baby...but those who give and want to... do have right to know what's going on with the money
ROTFLMArseO---Virginia, aka fireaunt is once again a teacher...from Canada no less.
So gin-gin, how much have you donated [in the wizard's name of course], you know, the guy personality 7 thinks is a Nazi.
Can you talk to Mojo at afwabahabaha? He won't come over to your Tough Titty Collective, so give it a whirl, gyrl.
Oy vey, mein twome hoyts hugoimmensalottabalzac.
BUMP!
Oh dear, your new flame thrower was used, and I missed it ? LOL
That is the most incoherent bunch of words I've ever seen all gathered together in one single post.
Congratulations. We have a winner!
While I wait for the fundraiser thread to be posted, I'll go help my wife put up the Christmas tree this year. When she asks why I've suddenly taken an interest in helping her do something I've avoided for many years, I'll tell her I'm celebrating the many things I'm thankful for: She as my wife; George Bush as president; living in the United States of America; Jim Robinson for creating my "second home."
You didn't really fool us, we knew it all the time! (grin)
Let's Roll !!
Molon Labe !!
Bye, bye and get a life!
Freedom Is Worth Fighting For !!
Molon Labe !!
I'm with you Snow Bunny; FR is a great place and Jim and John are great people !!
PS so are you !! Hugs !!
Later for those cliff leapers who are committed to the negative possibilities in life !!
To many of us, FReepers are family.. this site is visiting with our family, our AMERICAN family. We love the USA and hopefully we will be in the forefront to preserve her to the best of our ability. To me, that's our responsibility as FReepers.
Thank you, Jim Rob. We LOVE you, brother!!!
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