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