I thought about why I am against it and I decided to put it into some words, Max. I just don't want to be manipulated by advertising when I come here. It is a refuge from the dominant culture, for me. More and more I believe that Morrie (Tuesdays with Morrie) was right about our culture. It has many unhealthy aspects to it which I participate in with little thought. We all do.

I want to have my experience with the 'cat be something I think about continually, modify to make better, and build in a positive way. I do think about everything I have said and done here over the years and it has given me an important mirror as well as many hours of pleasure through friendship and sharing something I love.

As for funding your efforts on behalf of the mudcat, I can understand that you might want a reliable financial source, since you are not a 501(3)(c) I don't think. I would prefer to make a pledge, though to keep the mudcat up and running.

If you want to profit from your efforts running the mudcat, which I can understand you might, I would want you to declare this as a motivator so I can decide how I feel about that, at this point.

Sincerely, harpgirl