I don't check our numbers every day, not even every week, because generally, our readers generously support our relatively minimal financial needs. But I just checked and while we're about halfway into the month, we have raised less than $250 in contributions-- and that includes one donation for $100. We really, urgently need your help this month.::::::::
We need to raise about $4000 a month in contributions to pay our costs and we're not even close. Remember, other sites are reporting that they're paying their top people $500,000, $220,000 a year-- $18,000-$40,000 a month or more. Wow!! That's not happening at OEN.
That $4000 a month covers a lot of our expenses that ads don't.I took under $25,000 in pay last year. OEN is the most efficient high traffic progressive site on the planet, but we still need your help.
I know that together we can get through these tough times. Please don't assume someone else will step up to the plate. If you can't afford to contribute, we still value your support as a reader and commenter. You can still click on ads and tell others about us.
No, we're not going to die tomorrow, but it's my job to keep the site afloat financially. I do it by reaching out to our readers. Even our conservative readers give to the site because they know OpEdNews.com really is committed to open, vital, truthful discussion of the widest range of issues. I think OEN is worth supporting. I hope you'll take a few minutes to show you do too.
Another way you can help is to leave a comment on why you value OEN.
Thanks to those of you who responded to a shorter version of this message sent out in yesterday's newsletter.
Rob Kall is executive editor, publisher and site architect of OpEdNews.com, Host of the Rob Kall Bottom Up Radio Show (WNJC 1360 AM), President of Futurehealth, (more...)
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