I’ve been doing this day after day for the last five years. The Jason version of TBP started in early 2009. It ended in flames in early 2010. The latest version of TBP went live in November 2010. Since that date, there have been 11,000 posts, 187,000 comments and 21,000 people have registered. The increase in visitors over time has been fairly consistent, from 2.6 million in 2011 to 4.6 million in 2012 and probably 5.6 million in 2013. This has happened even though many sites that used to publish my articles have given me the boot. These are sites that have kicked me off over this time frame:
Seeking Alpha
Minyanville
Op-Ed News
Nolan Chart
Lew Rockwell
Financial Sense
My style evidently doesn’t fit into their money making efforts. Despite these snubs, TBP still seems to gain readers. I suppose that is a good thing. More people are getting an alternative perspective to what they are being told by the MSM. Eleven thousand posts of doom sure seems like alot. It’s a wonder I can get up in the morning. I’m just going to keep plugging away and hope enough people listen to make a difference some day.
Thanks for the contributions of all the regular posters and commentors. Your views are being read by about 15,000 people per day, so keep firing away.
| Month | Unique visitors | Number of visits | Pages | Hits | Bandwidth |
| Jan 2011 | 77,908 | 170,341 | 792,220 | 4,982,052 | 36.14 GB |
| Feb 2011 | 68,937 | 158,243 | 743,738 | 4,396,753 | 32.81 GB |
| Mar 2011 | 93,337 | 211,578 | 972,840 | 5,942,279 | 45.01 GB |
| Apr 2011 | 69,318 | 179,942 | 874,435 | 4,680,779 | 36.55 GB |
| May 2011 | 73,188 | 192,532 | 958,954 | 5,077,179 | 40.85 GB |
| Jun 2011 | 95,161 | 224,655 | 979,395 | 5,904,361 | 50.93 GB |
| Jul 2011 | 88,190 | 214,987 | 937,243 | 5,322,611 | 47.48 GB |
| Aug 2011 | 116,681 | 288,636 | 1,342,852 | 7,961,428 | 76.79 GB |
| Sep 2011 | 104,543 | 249,672 | 1,108,364 | 6,000,495 | 57.52 GB |
| Oct 2011 | 113,064 | 258,674 | 1,294,935 | 6,531,900 | 68.34 GB |
| Nov 2011 | 113,441 | 259,769 | 1,305,147 | 6,283,059 | 78.36 GB |
| Dec 2011 | 101,295 | 241,275 | 1,079,141 | 5,092,387 | 57.42 GB |
| Total | 1,115,063 | 2,650,304 | 12,389,264 | 68,175,283 | 628.20 GB |
| Month | Unique visitors | Number of visits | Pages | Hits | Bandwidth |
| Jan 2012 | 142,179 | 317,286 | 1,311,060 | 7,028,446 | 78.51 GB |
| Feb 2012 | 153,245 | 334,217 | 1,433,959 | 7,831,894 | 85.82 GB |
| Mar 2012 | 131,053 | 321,665 | 1,449,151 | 7,078,203 | 74.47 GB |
| Apr 2012 | 191,585 | 407,291 | 1,569,130 | 9,615,613 | 96.33 GB |
| May 2012 | 166,343 | 375,757 | 1,592,056 | 8,628,373 | 72.26 GB |
| Jun 2012 | 140,869 | 337,940 | 1,433,328 | 7,476,452 | 64.88 GB |
| Jul 2012 | 159,493 | 357,898 | 1,402,946 | 8,233,352 | 63.64 GB |
| Aug 2012 | 168,306 | 378,542 | 1,507,243 | 8,562,515 | 67.10 GB |
| Sep 2012 | 184,306 | 397,839 | 1,558,916 | 9,034,917 | 85.62 GB |
| Oct 2012 | 212,845 | 463,414 | 1,823,556 | 10,562,666 | 109.75 GB |
| Nov 2012 | 200,905 | 447,717 | 1,790,968 | 9,577,438 | 120.76 GB |
| Dec 2012 | 193,299 | 443,711 | 1,802,355 | 9,603,573 | 122.07 GB |
| Total | 2,044,428 | 4,583,277 | 18,674,668 | 103,233,442 | 1041.20 GB |
| Month | Unique visitors | Number of visits | Pages | Hits | Bandwidth |
| Jan 2013 | 191,952 | 470,264 | 1,999,422 | 10,033,242 | 194.91 GB |
| Feb 2013 | 180,900 | 431,336 | 1,731,871 | 9,337,683 | 167.76 GB |
| Mar 2013 | 155,510 | 441,063 | 2,059,492 | 9,311,671 | 230.53 GB |
| Apr 2013 | 163,796 | 460,097 | 2,020,689 | 9,087,557 | 212.46 GB |
| May 2013 | 2,188 | 2,688 | 9,656 | 35,772 | 916.33 MB |
| Jun 2013 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jul 2013 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Aug 2013 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sep 2013 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Oct 2013 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nov 2013 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dec 2013 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 694,346 | 1,805,448 | 7,821,130 | 37,805,925 | 806.55 GB |
It’s a lot more because I forward lots of posts to numerous people and would be fairly certain many other readers do the same. BC-LR from CA.
Jim, can’t thank you enough. This site — and everyone who participates — has definitely changed my life.
Thanks for all you do.
Are you sure that you’ve been booted from lewrockwell.com?
Signed,
Zara
“Exposing millions of people to the evils of the parasite known as Israel since 2009.”
Zara
I’m positive. He removed my name as a contributer and deleted all of my previously published articles.
He lied and said that my articles are too long.
Lew is out to make money.
I only wish I could get a REAL JOB so I could contribute more financially. Only two months till I get my certificate. Fingers crossed…
Big fan here! I saw you first at ZH and started visiting regularly.
It would be great if you’d add a share buttons to your blog entries! Addthis, sharethis, shareaholic, or whatever you like. (I don’t do FedBook but I’ll tweet them!)
Admin: “I’m positive. He removed my name as a contributer and deleted all of my previously published articles.”
Okay, your name has been removed as a contributor. Funny that Lila Rajiva is still listed even though she hasn’t posted anything there for many months…guess he likes her (hint). 🙂
As for deleting your previous articles, I haz to call bullshit:
Zara
Once the articles are on the internet you can’t delete them.
He had my name on his list of columnists. If you clicked my name, you got every article I had written on his site.
Lew deleted my name and therefore you would not know if I had written articles.
I don’t need to argue with you because you love Lew.
He’s a pompous asshole.
I wonder if Admin could make a comment so bad he would get kicked off his own blog.
Challenge Accepted?
Admin
How you meet the demands of work, family, reading widely, writing essays, commenting on material you link, and reading and commenting on the responses from readers is beyond me. You must be an outstanding manager of time and I suspect you have a patient spouse.
Anyway, you are an enhancer not a controller, so don’t stop.
Jim….a tip of the hat and a lift if the lid to all that you do in the name of factual information and in my opinion “Freedom of the mind” .
“I’m just going to keep plugging away and hope enough people listen to make a difference some day. ” ————- Admin
There is NO need to hope. You have made a difference, I guarantee it.
Seeking Alpha … Minyanville …. Op-Ed News …. Nolan Chart …. Lew Rockwell …Financial Sense. Well, I had 3 of those in my favorites tab as of a few moments ago. But not any longer. They can all go fuck themselves before I ever log on to their sites again. It’s a small act of rage on my part for sure. I encourage a few thousand others to do the same.
It’s been an honor and a pleasure to to serve you and the readers and contributors on TBP.
AKA, the shit throwing monkeys
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Fuck funnyjunk. Fuck seeking alpha. I’ve made some critical comments to their articles, and they’ve refused to post them. They’re just a bunch of shills for Wall Street, telling people to keep buying stocks at the top.
Minyanville used to be reliable, but how he’s a shill
Financial sense–shills. Fuck ’em
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Stuck & AWD
I wouldn’t be able to keep this going without your never ending contributions and good humor. The Big Dogs have earned their moniker by contributing day after day and taking the burden off of me. I appreciate it.
LLPOH, SSS and the other Big Dogs (you know who you are) have been an integral part of the increase in visitors over time.
If a newbie can survive the Big Dogs initial attack, they stay for good.
Jimski
I live by Groucho Marx’ motto:
I’d Never Join Any Club That Would Have The Likes Of Me As A Member.
Admin
Thank you much for the kind words. It has been a joy and priviledge to post here.
And even the thought that myself and others here have helped build this place … well, that just makes my leg tingle!!
Wow, admin actually said something nice about me. He’s usually ignoring me.
I still liken Admin to a college professor. He’s taught me a helluvalot about economics.
It’s not like the old days, with RE and Smokey, and many others. I guess people come and go. I miss HZK and her input, and SSS has been out for quite awhile. It’d be nice if Colma would get off his ass and start posting again.
Oh well, it is what it is. Keep on trudging the road to happy destiny.
AWD
I didn’t realize one of the big dogs needed to be scratched behind the ears once in awhile. I’ll try to be more thankful.
AWD
Why did I think of you when I found this big dog?
Thank you AWD.
@Admin – The only reason I come here is for boobs.
“If a newbie can survive the Big Dogs initial attack, they stay for good.”
True ’nuff.
I come here for the moobs.
@Stucky “I provide the moobs.”
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But I cannot
So swiftly they pass………
MA
Admin – you are the man.
Kicking ass and not even bothering to take names. No place else like it.
I am very pleased to see some new contributors. Outstanding.
Now if we can just wean AWD off his love for fat chicks…..
And teach Stuck how to doppel …..
To all TBPers – enjoy the ride, keep on flinging, and who knows, maybe we can help Jim awaken a few folks now and then.
And anyone who disagrees knows what they can do.,..
i went from newbie to regular without suffering a big dog attack. i have to try harder, i guess.
ILBB
One reason I haven’t attacked you is because ‘ILBB’ is the most retarded username ever. Myself and SSS are the only ones allowed to use a meaningless combination of letters. Who the fuck do you think you are? Also, your posts are just as retarded and worthless. Otherwise, welcome aboard.
Admin
Getting removed from those sites is a compliment to your ability to call bullshit when you perceive it, which in our current environment is pretty much constantly.
I look forward to many more years of enlightenment and entertainment from TBP. Thanks for it all.
Llpoh you dumbass… it means “I Lick Big Balls”
Llpoh says:
ILBB
“Myself and SSS are the only ones allowed to use a meaningless combination of letters”
what about AWD?
i was thinking of a new username, like ‘juan in america’ it has a certain detached yet poetic ring to it, and stupid, let’s not forget that. i’d be a fool to take you or myself seriously.
Ball licker.
AWD used to have a slightly different moniker but changed it after a series of absolutely vicious proctologist jokes by Admin et. al.
Congratulations, Jim!!!
Now that more people are reading, do we take it as a sign of the apocalypse…or is it just more move along…nothing to see here?
Very happy people are coming to this place!
It’s kinda nice around here and the subject matter is relevant to the times at hand, I just wish Jason would post more.
But seriously, those flaming emails after the Raging Debate inferno were a real ass hair scorchers(for Jason) and got me coming back daily just to see Stucky , Smokey,Loopy , Muck ,Hope, Novi ,Admin and the rest of the gang bust the balls of the likes of DP and other poor saps that wonder into the spider web , thinking they could counter-opine without suffering a bloody bludgeoning. Shoulda’ ducked or the very least not acted retard. ( Re took some bruising for that one.
It’s been a a barrel of shit-throwing monkeys since…
A very grateful tip of the hat to you ,admin.
Thank you Jim. I challenge every one to donate $25.00 to the site today thru paypal. I will do that right now.
Come on fellow jerkoffs. I just did my appreciation. He can get hookers and blow!
TBP is the BEST!
I’ll contribute $25 million if Quinn will just leave me alone.
We’ll chip in $50 if Quinn will stop referring to us as 2nd Responders.
Party at Admin’s house.
Better yet – visit the TBP Store of Doom and get some merch for your next office party! I’ve found the “We Are Doomed” coffee mugs and shirts get good mileage as door prizes at the quarterly sales meetings.
I always thought ILBB stood for “I Like Big Butts”, which I think is a good sentiment, so I left him alone.
Now that I find out that ILBB is one and the same as those mangy curs Juan the Wetback and Chen the Dirty Slope, the fight is on. It is now clear to me that ILBB actually stands for I Like Brown Boys. I should have known not to trust a newbie. TBP rule number one: newbies are for smiting. I have grown complacent in my old age, and have broken TBP rule number one. I am so ashamed. I will redeem myself.
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Thanks to the whole bunch of you, I love reading your rants, and watching the flames.
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I Like Brown Boys. I am so ashamed. I will redeem myself.
Great going Admin-thanks. Seems like only yesterday I found TBP. Lord knows I have learned a ton here since. But talk is cheap-a little something is in the mail.
admin, after reading the “Are you good or evil?” post (thanks harry p) I’d have to say that like any good leader, you empower the readers of TBP. Of course you have do have to slap us around a bit from time to time but even the beatings are compassionate and they keep us honest. I feel like a mental midget around here most days but I love the variety of give and take that exists here and it only succeeds because of your mostly quiet and humble leadership.
Many thanks admin! You are appreciated!
BTW, since I spaced sending you my last contribution when I said I would, a double dose of my usual fiat is on the way shortly. Oh yeah, that silver coin I sent your way from SBSS is now selling for about $90 on eBay! It’s the gift that keeps on giving!
I_S
Actual video of LLPOH attacking ILBB
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TBP big dog after ripping a newbie to pieces
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That picture would be much better if they werent standing in front of a porta-crapper
Yummy – a kitten. So tender and full of flavor. Our favorite.
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“Seeking Alpha … Minyanville …. Op-Ed News …. Nolan Chart …. Lew Rockwell …Financial Sense.”
I left those sites a long time ago because I only have so much time to read online and TBP is it.
I paste particularly nasty comments on my FB, especially in reference to me, it generates questions as to who wrote that and what is TBP. well let me tell you, it is the best blog ever, it is what 24 hour news dreamt it would be, before it woke up.
@ admin, i got $5 for you but the billpay says i need a contact ph. #. i can make one up, i guess. and i will throw in another $5 for the girl pics, although today deserves another 5 spot.