This post has been a long time coming. And I hate the fact that I feel like I need to write this, but that's where I am. Years ago, I announced the debut of a donate button. Look to your right. Yep, that's the one. I wouldn't normally disclose personal financial business, but it does seem apropos to reveal the number of donations the site has received in the interim, given the nature of this block of text. Zero. That's the number. Mind you, I'm not fishing for pity. I'm also not including holiday gifts. Just talkin' 'bout donations.
I will probably create a Patreon account in the near future. Personally, I was bewildered to find that a YouTuber I dig not only had a Patreon account, but actual patr(e)ons. I mean no disrespect to the guy, but he literally sits in front of a webcam and bullshits about music. He's getting paid for services rendered. I know exactly how much effort I put into my reviews (hint: it's a lot...it's probably too much). At press time, I'm doing it for free. That's fine, and I'm definitely not special. I would, however, like to see something that justifies the hard work outside of simple pride.
Please consider donating, even it's a dollar. You have no idea how much I appreciate the support. I don't want to exploit Wikipedia-sized reader guilt, but it wouldn't be exaggerating to say that the future of Random Reviews Inc. hinges on renumeration of some sort. In other words, give me your money!
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