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By Aage Myhre, VilNews Editor-in-Chief
aage.myhre@VilNews.com
It seems, unfortunately, that we may have to stop publishing VilNews later this summerdue to lack of economic support and advertising from Lithuanian State, businesses and organizations, this despite the tremendous success we have had when it comes to worldwide readership and general interest.
Ideas and suggestions from you, dear readers who wouldn’t like to see this happen, would be very much appreciated.
When we went online with VilNews 16 months ago, the internet experts predicted that a ‘niche product’ like ours would probably attract no more than 10-15,000 readers per year. Today this is the number of readers we have per week (!), and we have till now welcomed close to 400,000 visitors from 181 countries; a tremendous success both with regards to readership and the great response we have had from Lithuanians and others from literally every corner of the globe. As far as I know, we are now the largest online publication from and about Lithuania in the world…
I have been told that we have more readers than all Lithuanian tourist brochures and presentations altogether.
I have been told that we have been doing more to connect global Lithuanians than all governmental institutions together…
If VilNews was printed on paper it would become a book of 7,000 pages, thicker than the Bible, making it the world’s largest and most comprehensive collection of, and source for, historical and contemporary information about the nation called Lithuania. This does, however, not impress the country’s State leaders or businesses.
When we have asked companies and the State authorities for economic support, the answer is either NO, or we get no answer at all (which is the most common ‘response’).
So far, we, the owners/shareholders, have subsidized the publishing, but I’m afraid our general meeting later this summer will be negative to do this much longer.
I think it would be sad if this enormous collection of Lithuania-related information would be lost, and I think it would be a sad day for our many readers who no longer will be getting their daily manna and access to a freestanding, democratic communication platform for good debates and the sharing of thoughts, memories and much more.
It would almost be like burning down a national library, wouldn’t it?
At the moment I am not very optimistic, but I would still be happy to hear if you, dear readers, have any ideas that could help keeping VilNews alive and online.
It is ten years since VilNews was established as a newsletter for VIC (Vilnius International Club – started 2001). Over the years, the newsletter got attention and readers from a worldwide audience far beyond the spheres of the club, and grew from having a few hundred readers to an estimated readership of more than
10,000 by the end of 2010.
Against this background, it was in September 2010 decided that VilNews should be separated from the club and established as a separate corporation and publisher, with the aim to turn the newsletter into an online e-magazine with a broad scope of issues and coverage.
VilNews e-magazine went online 15 February 2011, and has during the 16 months that have passed since then achieved a very solid, global success, now with close to 400,000 readers in no less than 181 countries!
Lithuanians around the world have united through VilNews. Thanks to you all, for the massive, wonderful feedback throughout the time we’ve spent together. I sincerely hope that this is not the end!
Kindest Regards,
Aage Myhre
Aage Myhre
VilNews Editor-in-Chief
Tel: +370 699 33 222
www.VilNews.com
aage.myhre@VilNews.com
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BELOW: A few out of many comments received regarding VilNews: ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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An important, noble thing for the country Congratulations on the VilNews debut in this new, expanded format. It looks very good indeed, is highly informative, and I wish you much success with it. The sheer amount of effort and dedication that must have gone into getting this undertaking off the ground is quite awe-inspiring. You are doing an important, noble thing for the beautiful country you love. It is indeed an exceptionally interesting, genuinely fascinating country, with a turbulent past and difficult present -- a place that, despite (and in part, due to) the many still-unresolved issues of history, never is not-interesting, where "the past is not dead. It isn't even past," to quote Faulkner -- and as someone who also has been held under its thrall for many years, I share your desire to see as many people as possible the world over to discover it, come visit -- and fall in love with it, too, and keep coming back. My very best wishes to VilNews.
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We really needed something like this long ago Let me express my warmest greetings for such a wonderful job. I’m sure it will contribute a lot to creating a better image of Lithuania in the world. We really needed something like this long ago.
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Maintaining the pride of being Lithuanian We, at the National Lithuanian American Hall of Fame, are extremely appreciative of the superb job you did in prominently displaying our articles in your publication.
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Thank you for sending me VILNEWS. It is very well produced, informative and a very good read for me as I wish to stay in touch with Lithuania life and business. I receive the daily Baltic News but it is inferior to VILNEWS as it is always biased towards Latvia and has many mistakes in the English. VILNEWS is much more professional and absorbing.
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Good job with VilNews, actually a unique one globally! - Valdas Samonis PhD, CPC (USA - Canada),
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Far away from home, we need a publication different from the mainstream news portals Congratulations with VilNews! Far away from home, we need a publication different from the mainstream news portals, which are often permeated with negative attitude and serving narrow, short-term interests. Your interest to history and the international dimension of Lithuania has made your publication a very engaging reading. I trust VilNews will remain enthusiastic, honest and insightful. Please rest assured that you have a dedicated reader in Africa. - Paulius Kulikauskas, Nairobi, Kenya
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Your critical comments on, and wishes for, Lithuania in this issue are excellent I agree with every word, and can only hope that more Lithuanians would take your very informed, friendly, and insightful message to heart! I intend to translate most of your remarks, published in VilNews, into Lithuanian as part of my international press review this Wednesday. As I said before, I think your remarks are very valuable and reflect an enlightened attitude that should be broadcast as widely as possible to a Lithuanian audience. - Professor Mykolas J. Drunga, Broadcaster at Lithuanian State Radio
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Fundamental, personal values, sharp vision, continuous commitment, and hard work Some world leaders loud the phrases "yes we can" and "change you can trust (what change: good or bad?)"... However, what they fail to understand is that to achieve great results it takes fundamental, personal values, sharp vision, continuous commitment, and hard work. That is why they fail and You succeed!
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Professional looking site and highly informative publication. |
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Immense damage after 50 years of oppression: You have seen it, recognized the problem and tried to repair the damage |
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The 50 years of communist oppression has done immense damage not only to the economy, but perhaps more so to the social fabric of our country. You have seen it, recognized the problem and tried to repair the damage. People who know you and respect you are grateful for all that you have done. You are needed, because you are making a difference and have so much more to give. I hope you will not allow the less than cordial atmosphere to stop the good that you are doing. Aage, I think that the good you make in the lives of very common people is what really counts. I urge you not to be discouraged and don’t give up doing the good that you are doing. The VilNews project is excellent. Warm Regards,
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More than all government bureaucrats together |
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You have truly done more service to your adopted country than all the government insensitive bureaucrats put together. You have 150,000 admirers in 114 countries. Close to 50,000 are living in Lithuania and reading VilNews with enthusiasm. Sincerely
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Most valuable and useful to and in Lithuania today |
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You have been an unprecedented star of optimism, the window of fresh air, and the bridge that Lithuania so badly needs to understand itself, where it stands in the world and how others see it. I have admired your attitude towards Lithuania and in many conversation used you as an example of what a man, even not a native to the country, can do voluntarily to raise Lithuania's image in contrast to the army of bureaucrats and consultants who achieved nothing upon spending millions for that purpose. It is so sad that the Lithuanian government and/or the politicians have not been able to raise their heads above the mock they are in, to recognize the immense contribution to the community dialog and Lithuania's visibility in the world you generated, that literally no money can buy. You have united through VILNEWS so many people from so many countries to a common purpose to share their thoughts and feelings on one issues that are dear to their hearts. It is unprecedented and no money can ever duplicate, because you have done it from your heart and soul. You are the most valuable and useful person to and in Lithuania today, even if those in power are blind to see and deaf to hear it. Dear Aage, please grow and nurture the VILNEWS, for it is better than any world news organization could ever produce. It is a beautiful and one of the most important gifts that anyone could have given to Lithuania. And we are immensely grateful to you for that. Best regards, Stan Backaitis
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Keep the good work going. I’m impressed. |
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Thanks for the newsletter. It has renewed my interest in Lithuania at a time when I am more involved in other countries. Keep the good work going. I'm impressed. Keith
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You are doing something that Lithuanian officials ought to do
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Dear Aage Myhre, I got the address of VilNews from my American friend. Best congratulations. You are again doing something that Lithuanian officials ought to do. Sincerely, |
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