Can't do it this time, Admins, and I'm sorry.

[bertha katzenengel]

I've got others that are more important. Should I quit posting until I can donate again?

Am I alone in this boat?

[astral]

1. i've donated a few times but don't feel it's mandatory

I tend to come to check out this board every night before bed. So I believe I owe a donation but not necessarily to renew whenever I am told it's time. I don't have money right now but don't mind the friendly reminders.

I thought I was paying once a year but I think it's less often than that now. Maybe if I like this board so much I should donate more.

[UrbScotty]

2. Just remember: Even $5 is good enough.

But I hope you don't feel pressured. If even that won't work, so be it.

[SeattleGirl]

3. No, you should NOT quit posting, and you are NOT alone, bertha.

I think the goal will be reached, and you can bet that the admins understand that different DU members are having financial issues too.

[Rhiannon12866]

4. Nope, you're sure not, but I think we should get this sponsor-thing going again.

DUers are very kind, and I'm sure that somebody here would be more than happy to sponsor you. And you don't have to donate each and every time. Check out Skinner's thread on checking your DU donor status. And when and if you can, even if it's way down the road, just pay it forward... :-)

Now you can check your DU donor status!
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_mesg&forum=105&topic_id=7732092&mesg_id=7732092

[laylah]

5. You are definitely not

alone, Bertha! :hug:

[crim son]

6. Me.

I am in a very bad way. It bothers me, not donating.

[BarenakedLady]

7. I'm strapped for cash too

Fortunately, my star is good until next Feb.

I think times are tough for most everyone right now.

[dembotoz]

8. who does have extra cash???

times are tough
thank your george bush

stick around, what you have to say is important.
Besides this is not a republican website!!!!!

[otherlander]

9. I feel kinda wierd about never donating

and always having to get my star from other people (Thanks, mystery person!), but I can't get a credit card for another few months. I'll donate as soon as I get one.

[LanternWaste]

10. Wish I could...

Wish I could-- I feel like a scrub not having donated in so long, but "the times is tough".

(Have you found a new job yet...? Good thoughts your way either way! :hi: )

[SOteric]

11. My cup is not running over at this time, but even so...

I really don't want to see that boxing glove punch my beloved Skinner, EarlG and Elad. So I'll console myself that at least I'm not financially contributing to a smack upside the head for guys I like. :7

[mainegreen]

12. Donations aren't mandatory.

We're liberals fer crying out loud. We understand that being poor, or just not having the money right now, doesn't mean you should be excluded.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

13. My dear bertha...

Now, sweetie, you know better than that!

You are certainly not alone in this situation...

And don't you dare quit posting!

I would miss you something awful...

:hug: