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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mightnotbearobot ago
Maybe you can let us have free speech for once? Instead of having to have enough good boy points to make a post you can actually let people offer an alternative view of things? Enough of the hivemind mentality.
heygeorge ago
Puttsy is going to personally stop by and delete your comment. JK, no he’s not. It doesn’t get much freer.
Some of your comments get upvotes. I think if you were able to work on your communication skills you could come back!
That being said, it’s not up to Putts, it’s up to the users. And it seems they aren’t particularly interested in what you have to say.
mightnotbearobot ago
Indeed. If you don't agree with the hivemind then you don't get a say.
YOU MUST AGREE WITH THE HIVEMIND. OTHERWISE YOU WONT GET A SAY.
Only 10 post per 24 hours if you have a dissenting view. Cant make a post unless you have sufficient upvoats. God bless Sovoat. (Soviet Voat, geddit? hohoho).
heygeorge ago
Nah, not true.
I disagree politically on here all the time, and some users paint me as running a subversive group bent on overthrowing Voat and stifling free speech.
Yet... plenty of fake points to do and say as I like. Part of the problem could just happen to be you. Externalizing issues generally does not lead to resolution.
Even some spammers manage to get the measly 10CCP required to post. Give me a break.
Oh, yeah, btw, you are on the website, right now, speaking your mind. Idiot. Happy New Year, I hope you find something better to do with it
mightnotbearobot ago
I can only freely speak my mind ten times per 24 hours. Must be enough freedom for some...