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.
FormerBaltimoreRes ago
I am not surprised you aren't upvoated often. I reviewed some of your post history and you don't seem to put much effort into your writing. There's a lot of one line question threads and the few paragraphs you typed seem to go in circles. Take time to better articulate your points and you will get better results.
I have found that when I thoughtfully disagree with people on voat I am rarely downvoated. Occasionally I get down voated for reasons I feel are unfair, but it is the internet and I can accept that. What I couldn't accept would be a low barrier for entry , where random lurkers could have a disproportionate impact on conversations due to the large lurker/contributer ratio. Don't treat this place like reddit, I promise if you put more effort into your posting you may find much better conversations than you ever found in other parts of the web.
Or you might just be an insufferable cuck that wants to regurgitate anti-white talking points, but I'll give you the benefit of the doubt for now.
mightnotbearobot ago
Is that a good reason to stifle free speech?
ShineShooter ago
That ain't it chief, the only thing being stifled is low IQ posts.