We raised $5,445 in one time donations, and $250 in recurring donations. Multiplying the recurring donations by 3 takes us over $6,000.
Starting this coming Monday, for 3 months, I will do my part, and, on average, write two significant blog posts a week, plus have an average of an article a weekday for you to read.
The donation page is still up, and if you wish to donate or subscribe you still can.
My most sincere thanks to all my donors. When I started I really had no idea if we’d raise more than few hundred dollars. I am humbled that so many people find my writing worth supporting.
EGrise
I’m so happy for you Ian! And please keep the donate page up as long as you can: as soon as my job situation evens out I’d like to contribute too.
rumor
Huzzahs! I look forward to reading what shall come forth.
Texas Nate
Next year when I’m rich I’ll sponsor a post about what an asshole @markfromireland is. : )
Celsius 233
@ Texas Nate
You’re a one trick pony dragging your shit from one thread to another.
Get over it and quit acting like a little baby.
Petro
I too am very pleased (but not very surprised) that you’ve attracted this support, Ian.
I’m also pleased that you apparently don’t mind that you’ve just made a job out of your blog. :))
I would’ve had a heart attack.
Petro
Oh, and I meant to add that I wish I could have contributed myself, but I’m in no position to do so. So thanks to all of the contributors out there that are supporting Mr. Welsh, because I enjoy his posts immensely.
Texas Nate
@Celsius 233
sorry was an attempt at humor.
Fuck you to death.
Texas Nate
My bad. Another failed attempt at humor.
Shouldn’t be sullying this happy occasion with unwelcome snark.
Seriously Ian this is great news and I’m honored to have been able to make my own small contribution and look forward to reaping a serious intellectual profit from the investment.
Did I mention that Ian is totally right about Baby Boomers? Maybe I should commission more posts on that topic. Love hearing the pigs squeal when their tails are twisted.
John Abraham-Watne
Congratulations, Ian! I look forward to reading your work throughout the year. Glad to help, even in my monetarily insignificant way. Keep up the great work!
scruff
I’m really happy that this worked out. You’re one of the only writers I bother to read anymore, and more than worth the money to pay you to be able to do it.
Ian Welsh
Blogging was my job for years, either PT or full time, so this isn’t a big deal. And the schedule is a heck of a lot less than I had at FDL.
lehman scott
Congratulations on your successful fundraiser, Sir! I have really enjoyed reading your writing since discovering you last year and am quite looking forward to more of your thoughts and observations. Please do keep your subscription/donation option open; although my current financial situation did not allow me to donate to this fundraiser, i am hoping that my situation improves in this regard soon and when it does so i will make sure to throw some of my own monetary appreciation of your work into the pot. Thanks again and keep up the great work!