As part of a general agreement with other interested stakeholders, the Talbot Spy has agreed to discontinue bugging their readers for their annual donation, effective at midnight on October 25.
The planned cancelation of the campaign was a clear indication that many readers, many of whom read the Spy daily, would rather not be bugged to contribute to this extremely local news and arts education project.
Talbot Spy editor Dave Wheelan agrees with the decision. “While one might say that the Talbot Spy is in the business of bugging its readers with important public affairs and the arts, we understand that our annual request for support, like all fundraising these days, is exhausting for all involved, but so important for the community.”
That said, Wheelan quickly pointed out that there are two more days to donate before the campaign shuts down. Electronic donations can be made here.
Totch Hartge says
Freedom isn’t free. I do not mind helping the great work of the Spy. I turn down nearly everything else.
Charles Adler says
Charles Adler here.
I’d love to contribute to continuing all the efforts of the Talbot Spy and as soon as I am fluid again, I will contribute.
The Spy is a worthwhile journalistic and informative source.
I for one hope you can sustain. And thank all the writers.
Suzi Messick says
Great posting!
The check is in the mail.
Pamela Getson says
I am curious how this sentiment was acquired or vetted as the actual opinion of a majority, but regardless, I feel it remains of importance to suggest an at-will contribution from readers once a year. When a solicitation was more frequent I admit to forgetting what/if I previously donated within that year. But now with the more recent easy dashboard display, there is no confusion. The Spy is essential to regional residents who desire accurate, up-to-date local information, and it often provides clarity of world and national events as well. … please keep up your amazing work and ask us all to provide modest assistance once a year if we can. Why not? …everyone else does!! Kudos.