What did they do this time? (announcements)

submitted ago by Atko

Voat is currently getting hit with a huge amount of traffic as a direct result of recent changes happening over at that other place.

Everyone, we’re sorry. We’re both sad to see what we once loved change in this manner, but we’re also excited about the future, but our future won't be traveling down this same path.

We won’t be getting any sleep tonight (again) and we are doing everything we can to handle the traffic.

Our budget is limited but we’ll make sure to fight to the last penny in order to keep Voat alive for this community. If you want to donate, well, now is the time. Our bitcoin address is 1C4Q1RvUb3bzk4aaLVgGccnSnaHYFdESzY.

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askl56 ago

If help is required in terms of hosting then let me know. I have a couple of servers I would be happy to spare for the greater good.

ltmyndonos ago

The greater good. (sorry knee-jerk reaction)

iwfjacob ago

Count me in on this one as well! I'm the Ops Manager for a hosting company, I'm sure we could come up with something to spare :)

slutbagmgee ago

That's cool of you. How is voat's financial donation situation? I heard Paypal was being shmucks. Is bitcoin the only way to donate to them now?

crazymancub ago

I too am curious. I have a Paypal account, but don't deal with Bitcoin. However I would love to donate!

Jason_55904 ago

I'm pretty sure. But on the plus side, I did finally sign up for a bitwallet so I could donate.

R15K ago

Yes, PayPal dropped them.

j_ ago

Bitcoin is currently the only way to donate. If you are donating, please always refer to the Bitcoin address posted by Atko or on the front page of Voat.

How is voat's financial donation situation?

The last time there was an announcement on donations (8 days ago), Atko revealed the following numbers after being asked:

PayPal (USD) Bitcoin (USD) Total (USD) Cumulative Total (USD)
2014-06–2015-05 592 - 592 592
2015-06 4,326 1,904 6,230 6,822
Held by PayPal 3,382 - 3,382 10,204

While I have been a proud supporter so far I find it incredibly disappointing that the first reaction from the admin is again to reach out their hands and ask for donations, while no steps have been taken to improve transparency. I suppose we will have to ask for numbers again when the site stops getting hammered.

slutbagmgee ago

dern. i dont have any bitcoins. that sucks.

PraiseIPU ago

The greater good

negabiggz ago

Likewise. I have servers available as well.