Sick of working so hard 7 days a week with my wee helpers then having to beg for money to pay them. 3 800 readers in one day and only 14 contribute. Crowdfunder cancelled, payments refunded and paywall being explored. At least we’ll have some pride. John

Canna say I blame you. But please don’t refund my payment.
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Yes, please keep my donation too John. For the sake of your health and sanity I’d also urge you to consider cutting down on the number of posts. I’ve no idea how you’ve managed to sustain this level of output for so long. Just focus on the big stories, maybe aggregate smaller connected pieces.
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I was thinking same. It must be really intensive with the number of posts.
Look after yourself John.
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So sorry to hear this, I clicked the link on an earlier email today and contributed to the crowdfunder. I very much hope you raise enough to allow you to continue, your work is invaluable
With very best wishes,
Jill Forbes
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Hey John,
I fired in some money earlier today too, keep it.
Rgds
GrahamWF
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I got through with a payment this time. Just hang on to it.
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Keep going if you can, happy to contribute monthly. I paid in a small amount yesterday, keep it please. 👍
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You could perhaps consider this. Easy to set up and it may bring in some more income?
https://buymeacoffee.com/
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I like the other people here would like you to keep my donation this is the only place to get the honest reporting so please keep going.I will play the age game at 88 I need all the help to see our independence happen.
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Please keep it open. Your work is invaluable.
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I would prefer if you kept my donation too, made by bank transfer yesterday. I commented under anonymous yesterday to advise. I believe you really should consider reducing your workload though, rather than stopping alltogether.
Kind regards
Alistair Donaldson
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I went to log in earlier today and got the WordPress screen. Happy to donate (as always), but cut down of the sheer amount of posts you are preparing!
Now that you are approaching middle age its time to ease back 🙂
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Yes, please keep my donation too. Your work is invaluable to those of us who want independence. I’d be happy to pay a little every month for your newsletter
mypol2@aol.com
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