It’s been a while since this subject was mentioned. The plan was always to hand over ownership to the contributors at some point.
I realize board activity is lower than when in our first flush.
Also, our erstwhile funder hasn’t been posting for a good while, though I understand he has been kept busy with other commitments.
Any thoughts about the ongoing funding? I understand the cost to be modest in the scheme of things.
One perhaps incidental thought I had/have was that just after the board was formed, covid (small c, all views respected!) kind of hijacked things from a wider political perspective (perhaps not enthusing new people to post) then died down. It’s still possible, due to the kind interest of corporations and various national and international bodies in imposing their policies on the public by hook or by crook, and the slight wavering of our media from the true and balanced line we expect of them (not ), that interest can increase.
Glad this has been raised. I’d be loathe to see 5F die off as I find it a safe and interesting place. Def seems to “run” itself without need for editorial (whatever?moderation?)
More than happy to offer time and/or £ to keep the wheels turning.
Just on this point. Visibility is a trap, as good old Foucault probably said, but some wider perspectives can’t harm anyone.
The other places I look at are Telegram, Off guardian (not so much below the line which is nasty, though I chip in £0.02 once in a while), Some SubStacks esp Larry Johnson and Mark Wauck. Facebook after several years horrified escape. X when I think I can take it.
And LOTS of the links posted here. Videos/text, very seldom audio streams.
I’m also happy to contribute and like LY would prefer a larger payment to monthly. Is it possible to figure out what would be required to run it for 3-5 years and look for contributions accordingly? I think it’s a good board both technically and as a place to share and ;learn.
I’ve hesitated in replying as I am uncertain as to the boards usefulness. I get quite a bit of info I might not have picked up elsewhere, but it seems that the conversation is limited to a small number of individuals, mostly preaching to the converted!
That said, I am OK with a contribution if the consensus is continue.
I’ve kept a periodic eye on TLN since I stopped writing on that platform - it has a lot of interesting posts on many subjects BUT it is devoid of comments on 2 massive subjects: Covid and the damage perpetrated by the covid Jab; and Anthropogenic Global Warming in particular from independent scientists who deny, with evidence, there is any sign of climate change catastrophe. TLN can see the Ukraine-Russia Western propaganda as well as the Israeli-Gaza Zionist genocide of Palestinians 80% + supported by jewish Israelis - and we share TLN’s views on these 2 topics.
We may preach to the converted on Covid and AGW but there are millions out there who have been propagandised and who need to wake up. I live in hope that more people will read our material.
It would be interesting to know what kind of views we get. It is likely the case that a core will talk more but that plenty more check-in for a look. I see Willem commenting quite often at OffG.
), that interest can increase.