There's a more recent list of readers who have offered help if needed. So there's really no reason to play it coy and try to solicit funds with such a tedious method. Asking for financial assistance is against the rules. I know, I know, there are no rules, and I'll feel free to ignore that one when and if I feel like it. But for now, that stands.
Assistance is much appreciated.
The Food Stamps program has a very legitimate role to play. Many people abuse that, but the majority of those who benefit from it deserve the assistance. I wouldn't, because I'm perfectly capable of earning that much money a month. Until then, it's not the kind of assistance I should impose upon. So the money count exercise has ended, and I am not at all sorry to see it go.