Voat Was Sent An Angel (announcements)

submitted ago by PuttItOut

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:

  1. Voat will remain a company dedicated to Freedom of Speech (and Privacy - more later)
  2. I will remain CEO, will work solely on Voat in a full time capacity, and continue to make all decisions regarding policy moving forward
  3. This deal was realistic and fair (no one is buying a yacht and retiring)
  4. Voat will be given a reasonable budget to hire one or two employees (I will continue writing code myself as well)
  5. 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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samuraichococat ago

@puttitout I am very happy to hear this news putt... I do however feel compelled to ask where everyone who has donated to voat over the years to help keep it running, will fall in this deal? Are we to become like an advisory board do we get thanked and sent on our way?

PuttItOut ago

This is a big subject and needs to be discussed point by point, but we are very open to ideas on how to involve the community with equity ownership. Everyone is on board with this too.

I wasn't exaggerating when I have said before that "Voat isn't mine, Voat is yours."

Voopin__Voopin ago

MY MAN. Thank you!

I actually don't want anything except unrestricted freedom of speech. (Excluding calls to violence or CP, of course...)

I will donate again, should the opportunity present itself. I dont do crypto, but could do prepaid visa again, or mail a money order.