By request, I am making “Lifetime Subscriptions” to The Lunduke Journal once again available… but only until end of day tomorrow (Friday, December 30th). So, if you want one, chop chop.
The “Lifetime Subscription” (which runs $300) has the same benefits as the “Founding Member” subscription… with the added bonus of lasting forever. Meaning you get absolutely every perk The Lunduke Journal offers… and you never need to pay again. For life. Which is pretty cool.
Worth noting: If you are a current Monthly, Yearly, or Founding Member subscriber — you can apply the total amount you have already paid during 2022 towards your Lifetime Subscription. Good way to save some bucks. If you need assistance in figuring out how much you’ve paid for your current subscription, feel free to ask and Lunduke can look it up.
How to snag a Lifetime Subscription:
Go to the Lunduke.Locals.com subscription page. Select the “Annual” option, and select “Card”. Then enter the amount for a Lifetime Subscription ($300 minus anything you’ve already paid in 2022).
You will then be contacted by Lunduke to finalize setting up your account (it’s super easy).
Just be sure to do it before end of day on Friday. Because, on Friday night, I’m putting the “Lifetime Subscription” option back in the vault and it will no longer be available for folks to purchase.
This is the first and last note you’ll see about this. No reminders.
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Released Friday before Christmas -- the ideal time to hide any announcement -- in response to losing an antitrust suit, Google proposes no real changes to their company or search business. Unsurprisingly, Mozilla (who likes Google's money) agrees.
Ads are filling the entirety of the Web -- websites, podcasts, YouTube videos, etc. -- at an increasing rate. Prices for those ad placements are plummeting. Consumers are desperate to use ad-blockers to make the web palatable. Google (and others) are desperate to break and block ad-blockers. All of which results in... more ads and lower pay for creators.
It's a fascinatingly annoying cycle. And there's only one viable way out of it.
Wow! Only 2 Lifetime Subs left to hit the January Lunduke Journal goal!
I am abso-friggin-lutely gobsmacked.
If just two more people pick up Lifetime Subscriptions (or a handful of Yearly subscriptions), The Lunduke Journal will have hit our subscription and funding goal for next month!
That means -- if 2 of you amazing nerds jump in -- The Lunduke Journal won't need to worry about running any sort of promotion, sale, or fundraiser during the entire month of January (at least)! Rad beyond words.
You nerds rule.
Want to help push us over 100% -- and keep truly independent Tech Journalism alive and rocking? You can grab a discounted Lifetime Subscription until midnight tonight (Thursday, Dec 26th). Scroll down and choose whichever option works best for you.
Those Lunduke Journal Lifetime Sub Details
Lifetime Subscriptions for $200, via Locals or Substack.
The "World Famous Lunduke Journal Lifetime Subscription" is exactly what it sounds like. Pay once and get full access to The Lunduke Journal (with all the perks of subscription on Locals). For life.
Plus: They make a great, nerdy gift.
New Lifetime Subscriptions are available, for $200, from now through December 26th. Then this option goes "back into the vault".
Here's how to grab one of these coveted bad boys for yourself:
Send an email to "bryan at Lunduke.com" with the subject "Lifetime Gift Subscription". Include the email address and / or Locals user name (if they have one) of the person you would like to gift the subscription to.
Lunduke will email you to confirm details.
The Famous Lifetime Subscription via Substack
You can also snag a Lifetime Subscription via Substack:
Email “bryan at lunduke.com” with the email address you use on both Substack and Locals (can be different email addresses).
Lunduke will toss you an email once your account is set to full lifetime status on Locals.
The Famous Lifetime Subscription (with Bitcoin discount)
And, finally, you can obtain a Lifetime Subscription via Bitcoin. Save a few bucks with this option, as Bitcoin processing has fewer fees associated with it.
Make sure you have a Lunduke.Locals.com account (a free account works just fine).
Send $190 worth of Bitcoin (or more) to the following address:
bc1qyjakve8fywm8pz2v99v57yhjj0vzr2vjze6fcq
Email "bryan at lunduke.com" with the following information: What time you made the transaction, how much was sent (in Bitcoin), and the email address you use (or plan to use) on Locals.com.
15 hours left to grab a Lunduke Journal Lifetime Sub
Woo! We're over 85% of the way to hitting our January subscription goal for The Lunduke Journal! Not too shabby!
Want to help push us over 100% -- and keep truly independent Tech Journalism alive and rocking? You can grab a discounted Lifetime Subscription until midnight tonight (Thursday, Dec 26th).
The "World Famous Lunduke Journal Lifetime Subscription" is exactly what it sounds like. Pay once and get full access to The Lunduke Journal (with all the perks of subscription on Locals). For life.
Plus: They make a great, nerdy gift.
New Lifetime Subscriptions are available, for $200, from now through December 26th. Then this option goes "back into the vault".
Here's how to grab one of these coveted bad boys for yourself:
Send an email to "bryan at Lunduke.com" with the subject "Lifetime Gift Subscription". Include the email address and / or Locals user name (if they have one) of the person you would like to gift the subscription to.
Lunduke will email you to confirm details.
The Famous Lifetime Subscription (with Bitcoin discount)
You can also obtain a Lifetime Subscription via Bitcoin. Save a few bucks with this option, as Bitcoin processing has fewer fees associated with it.
Make sure you have a Lunduke.Locals.com account (a free account works just fine).
Send $190 worth of Bitcoin (or more) to the following address:
bc1qyjakve8fywm8pz2v99v57yhjj0vzr2vjze6fcq
Email "bryan at lunduke.com" with the following information: What time you made the transaction, how much was sent (in Bitcoin), and the email address you use (or plan to use) on Locals.com.
No shows Dec 24th, 25th. Lifetime subs available through 26th.
A massive Merry Christmas and Happy Hanukkah to everyone!
This year the start of Hanukkah lines up nicely with Christmas (starting on sundown, Christmas Day) -- so I'm taking off the 24th and 25th (in honor of Christmas -- and to prepare of Hanukkah). Regular Lunduke Journal Shenanigans (tm) will resume on Thursday, December 26th.
I love the years when Hanukkah and Christmas are at roughly the same time. Because the Jewish year is on a lunar calendar -- sometimes that means Hanukkah starts as early as the end of November. Hanukkah right after Thanksgiving? Still a lot of fun, but not ideal.
For me, Hanukkah starting at sundown on Christmas Day is just perfect. Lets each holiday shine and compliment each other.
Also: A huge thank you to everyone who has subscribed or donated to The Lunduke Journal this month. Because of you we have almost accomplished our funding goal... for next month. We're sitting around 80% or so. How sweet is that?
That is one heck of a fantastic holiday gift for me -- as it means I may not need to worry about running any promotions or fundraising during the entire month of January.
Less time worrying about boring business stuff, more time doing the fun Tech reporting I love. A great way to go into Christmas, Hanukkah, and New Years.
If anyone feels like pushing us over the line (zero pressure)... I'm keeping the Lunduke Journal Lifetime Subscription available through the 26th. If you want one (for yourself or as a gift), feel free to snag one. They're awesome.
Either way, you rule. Enjoy whichever holiday you celebrate.
Eat something yummy. Do something nerdy. You deserve it.
The Famous Lifetime Subscription via Locals (+ Gift Option)
The "World Famous Lunduke Journal Lifetime Subscription" is exactly what it sounds like. Pay once and get full access to The Lunduke Journal (with all the perks of subscription on Locals). For life.
Plus: They make a great, nerdy gift.
New Lifetime Subscriptions are available, for $200, from now through December 26th. Then this option goes "back into the vault".
Here's how to grab one of these coveted bad boys for yourself:
Send an email to "bryan at Lunduke.com" with the subject "Lifetime Gift Subscription". Include the email address and / or Locals user name (if they have one) of the person you would like to gift the subscription to.
Lunduke will email you to confirm details.
The Famous Lifetime Subscription (with Bitcoin discount)
You can also obtain a Lifetime Subscription via Bitcoin. Save a few bucks with this option, as Bitcoin processing has fewer fees associated with it.
Make sure you have a Lunduke.Locals.com account (a free account works just fine).
Send $190 worth of Bitcoin (or more) to the following address:
bc1qyjakve8fywm8pz2v99v57yhjj0vzr2vjze6fcq
Email "bryan at lunduke.com" with the following information: What time you made the transaction, how much was sent (in Bitcoin), and the email address you use (or plan to use) on Locals.com.
There are some options. For both subscribing and donating. They're all on this page.
Bonus: At the bottom of this page you will find the invite link to the super-secret Lunduke Journal Discord Chat Server. This is only available for full subscribers, which makes it a nice place to hang out. No riff-raff.
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