I'm posting this in politics because of the traffic here. Maybe I'll also post in religion since I used to spend so much time there, too. But anyway, here's my pitch...
I've been a member of this community since 1999 (I changed user names in 2001). It's been a great haven to talk about various things free from the oppressive yoke of kowtowing to the sensibilities of majority religions. I've talked politics, I've discussed religion, I've been activist, I've learned a shitpotful about various areas of science. It's been a really terrific "place" to retreat to, to gather and to hang out for years and years.
If you want it to be around for years and years for you, too, think about how that will happen, and whether you can kick in a little to keep it up to date; reupholstered from time to time, new cabinet fronts and a fresh surface on the driveway. Update the lights to energy efficient and change the water in the hot tub.
Just $5. Or $20. And if you can do more, that's awesome. But if you can't, maybe just that $5.
From the perspective of 15 years, I can absolutely say I am so glad it is still here. Lots of different people, but the place is still standing. And I love that it's still here with the doors open when I come home from a meeting full of "radical constitutionalists" arguing to close the library and fire the police. I love it when I can come here after the YMCA instructor recoils in horror upon learning we are atheists. I love it when I can come here and ask people with different backgrounds what's the deal with an aspect of world politics, or new science, or childrearing.
Think about it.
You might end up having 10 or 15 years here, too. And you might be glad it's still around when your kids come, or your kids go, or your co-worker slathers you with blesserizing.
The button's up top in green. I hope you'll help.
I've been a member of this community since 1999 (I changed user names in 2001). It's been a great haven to talk about various things free from the oppressive yoke of kowtowing to the sensibilities of majority religions. I've talked politics, I've discussed religion, I've been activist, I've learned a shitpotful about various areas of science. It's been a really terrific "place" to retreat to, to gather and to hang out for years and years.
If you want it to be around for years and years for you, too, think about how that will happen, and whether you can kick in a little to keep it up to date; reupholstered from time to time, new cabinet fronts and a fresh surface on the driveway. Update the lights to energy efficient and change the water in the hot tub.
Just $5. Or $20. And if you can do more, that's awesome. But if you can't, maybe just that $5.
From the perspective of 15 years, I can absolutely say I am so glad it is still here. Lots of different people, but the place is still standing. And I love that it's still here with the doors open when I come home from a meeting full of "radical constitutionalists" arguing to close the library and fire the police. I love it when I can come here after the YMCA instructor recoils in horror upon learning we are atheists. I love it when I can come here and ask people with different backgrounds what's the deal with an aspect of world politics, or new science, or childrearing.
Think about it.
You might end up having 10 or 15 years here, too. And you might be glad it's still around when your kids come, or your kids go, or your co-worker slathers you with blesserizing.
The button's up top in green. I hope you'll help.
Showing support does help, too. 
