Free Speech Coalition - who to vote for 2006 Board of Directors?

[SirMoby]

Originally Posted by DJilla

Finally, I've noticed a kind of undercurrent of unhappiness with the FSC, not just here but at other boards too. Nothing specific just a general kind of disregard. Maybe people could post here as to why or what they think about how the FSC has done so far?

I'm happy with the FSC. I'd like to see much better communications but the bottom line is that anyone that even looks at nude pictures much less makes a dollar from them should be happy with them.

I think in general us free wheeling webmasters don't like corporate types and many think that everything should be free. Many submitters bitch about paying for listings so why shouldn't they bitch about someone wanting money to save thier ass?

As far as I can tell the organization only recently got enough funding to do much of anything. It will probably take a couple of years before they have thier communication shit together. I wish it was different but do you want them to pay a full time employee about $50k a year to handle that? Would you rather that $50k went into lobbying and legal fees to fight those that hate freedom?

They are not a non-profit and they are not a charity. They need to make money just like you do. Surfers wish we would give away all porn for free so why don't we?

I'm tired of people bitching about the FSC. I've yet to hear anyone that's bitching come up with a better option.

There only seems to be 3 options right now.

1. Support the FSC either through joining or at least donating.

2. Freeload off of those of us that are paying for the fight.

3. Let those that hate freedom take it away. Once it's gone it's gone.

I'm sure if anyone wants to donate thier time to handle the communications and manage the web site that the FSC will be happy to put you to work for free.

[Chop Smith]

Originally Posted by SirMoby

IThey are not a non-profit and they are not a charity

FSC is a nonprofit 501(c)(4), however it does need money to be successful in their efforts.

As I recall it, the bitching was about a few board members encouraging folks to join or go to jail over 2257. Frankly, many of them were preaching to existing members and did not have a clue.

[SirMoby]

Originally Posted by Chop Smith

FSC is a nonprofit 501(c)(4), however it does need money to be successful in their efforts.

I did not know that. I'm always amased at how non-profits can operate.