We've been through some "fun times" over the years Voat, and every minute of it was a challenge but I'm excited to announce that Voat was finally sent an Angel.
I've been in ongoing discussions for months now regarding bringing in a partner. I'm happy to confirm that we have finalized and moved forward with an agreement that will give Voat the future it always deserved. I'm so happy right now. I'm happy we didn't give up when things got tough. We truly earned our Goat badges (and the scars are pretty cool too).
At this time, given the world we live in, it's best to keep some of the details of this deal guarded, at least until Voat gets acclimated to the partnership and the newness fades.
What is important to say is this:
- Voat will remain a company dedicated to Freedom of Speech (and Privacy - more later)
- I will remain CEO, will work solely on Voat in a full time capacity, and continue to make all decisions regarding policy moving forward
- This deal was realistic and fair (no one is buying a yacht and retiring)
- Voat will be given a reasonable budget to hire one or two employees (I will continue writing code myself as well)
- Voat will be given partial assistance in operating costs, requiring us to fulfill the rest.
I feel that I negotiated successfully on behalf of Voat and every Goat here. You were always in my thoughts as my primary objective was to make sure Voat was protected and our ideals maintained. Although they'd be too polite to admit it, I had to be a (t)horn in their side at times.
In summary, Voat was given the essentials to run as a real business instead of a part time project. We still have to run a tight ship, control costs, generate income (hello merch!), and grow as we weren’t handed a blank check. Most importantly this deal ensures that Voat remains dedicated to the principals it was founded upon.
Is this technically a Christmas miracle Voat? (You better say Yes)
I love you Voat. Always have. Always will.
Merry Christmas Goats!
https://voat.co/v/announcements/1330806
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15755530? ago
Best Christmas present ever!
Thank you, Putts! <3
AR47 ago
Remain skeptical......this is what happened with Reddit too.
Besides who would buy this place? Not saying it is imposible just keep watching.
Piscina ago
Whoever has put the money into this venture now pulls all the strings. No transparency unless we are told who the financial backer is.
AR47 ago
Way I see it is that as soon as put said "we" in one of his announcement posts referring to admin and didn't answer when I asked for clarification of that, the site has been under their control for a while.
Really this place and those like it only exist for distraction. People that want help or knowledge don't come here. They only come here for entertainment. Or they come here to spew out some agenda with the hopes of manipulation of others.
Admin doesn't owe the users of this site a fucking thing. Not legally anyways,and you can bet they know that too. Just remember these facts and forget about using this place for anything else.
fuckmyreddit ago
I was agreeing with you AR47 while following the battle of the goats, until I came to your statement about people coming here for entertainment only. I came to Voat looking for clarification on the subject of Pizzagate. I think the Qtards came here for info as well, but they may have come here out of a deep seated need to annoy us with AWW pics, so I can only speak for myself with any authority. You seem to have come here for the lolz.
AR47 ago
I can see how you think I am here for the laughs, but actually no. I am here and have always been here to help people.
I am the one that made /v/smallenginerepair and /v/diyguns, and I do my best to encourage self worth and such.