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Thank you for the insightful analysis of this vitally important issue.

One of the factors which reveals much about the role and objectives of the Persian Language media outside of Iran is to know the sources of their incomes. Of course, this is not always an easy task, but in general those which can survive by small supports of ordinary individuals rather than by receiving huge sums from institutions (public or private) are more likely to distort facts in favor of their big donors or sensor the facts unfavorable to their big financial supporters. On the other hand, the limitations and instability of the flow of financial supports from small donations of ordinary citizens is a real threat to the survival of the truth-based media, particularly in the short run before they can earn people's trust and establish themselves.

Warm regards,

Yeganeh

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