I mean, really… I haven't written a diary in over a year — and that was a paean to Kitsap River in honor of her fiftieth birthday — I almost never write substantive comments, and of late I don't even browse diaries all that much.
So why should someone give me a lifetime subscription as a gift?
Heck, the most-read diary I've ever written was done via Kitsap River's account, just because I knew more people would see it than if I'd posted it under my own aegis. I'm not popular, I'm not well-known, and (as far as I can see it) more people know me as Kitsap River's partner than on my own behalf.
So why me? Why would someone (who has asked to remain anonymous) choose to spend their very hard-earned money on a gift subscription?
All I can do is quote their message:
For all you've done to support this community and raise awareness about health issues -- and for being a clearly nice guy. :)
Hrmph. My cynical facade has been pierced, my grumpy exterior (get off my lawn!) has been burst asunder, and I am touched to my very heart with gratitude.
Thank you, dear donor.
And now it's time to remind you, dear reader, that for a very limited time you too have an opportunity to give someone a lifetime gift. Someone whom you think should not have to choose between sitting through bandwidth-hogging advertisements or not reading DKos at all. Someone whose voice you think should continue to be heard here.
Someone you think is a "clearly nice guy" — or gal as well — or maybe someone on the list in (currently) this diary who your fellow Kossacks believe to be worthy of your gift.
Once again, thank you.