It’s embarrassing but it’s true, I just can’t keep it up. I’ve tried meditation, I’ve tried prayer, I’ve tried reaching out for help. Some solutions worked for a little while but nothing has remedied the underlying issue. No matter what I do, I simply just can’t keep it up. I expect most will be disappointed and let down, while others will just point and laugh. So be it, it’s a problem every man like me will face at some point.
One thing is true though, while I kept it up, it was glorious in many ways. It was the hardest (website to corrupt with CCP rules), it was the biggest (bundle of laughs ever… 4chan raids us and we didn’t even notice), it was bulging (with red pills and truth that you can’t find anywhere else), it was throbbing (with people eager to teach others the deception of the world). It’s so great in so many ways that it has a list of haters who will be extremely aroused by this post.
I know I’m going to get a hundred PMs from all of Voat’s hottest girls (Voat has some hot women, fact) with tips and tricks on how to help me keep it up. While I appreciate the concern and the offers of lending me a hand, we’re just going to have accept the situation for what it is- it’s just not going to be much fun for anyone.
/s (end of sarcasm)
What happened
I fight not being bitter and resentful. You see, this wasn’t supposed to happen, at least not now. The short of it is that the “Angel” defaulted on the contract in March 2020. This is when Voat lost all of it’s funding. I personally decided to keep Voat up until after the U.S. election of 2020. I’ve been paying the costs out of pocket but now I’m out of money.
A New Perspective
Instead of feeling pity or vengeful, I’m instead going to celebrate the fact that Voat stayed up for so long. In my opinion, Voat is and will always be the biggest dysfunctional family on the internet. Voat users were much more intimate with each other than other sites (chances are you have a handful of enemies and a handful of friends that you can list by name at a moment’s notice). Voat always had a better community dynamic than any other site on the internet. Considering everything, Voat was untouchable. There will never be another Voat and each of us had the opportunity to enjoy it. That’s awesome.
Some say life is worth it all if you can help just one single person. In this way I know Voat was worth it because you guys have changed thousands and thousands of people’s hearts and minds. You’ve made so many people aware of the lies taught as truth and the truth taught as conspiracy. It’s beautiful. What a great thing.
I love you all. Every single one of you. I hope you all have a life filled with overflowing joy and happiness. So many of you have been so selfless over the years, helping in so many ways. My heart is just touched when I think of all the good that was generated. Fucking love you guys (Say it in a slurred drunken voice).
Another great thing is that we stayed true over here on our end. Atko and I never betrayed our users. Never once. In fact, I can list example of example of how we ended up doing the right thing over what we wanted to do or what we felt like doing. I’ve come to find that doing the right thing is often the hardest thing. But we did it. We didn’t sell out and we passed the test.
The Sacrifice
I will lay Voat upon the cross on December 25th 2020 at 12 noon PST. I have chosen Christmas as the day to do so in honor of the only True thing you will find in this world and that is Jesus Christ, the son of God, and the only way to the Father. I chose 12 noon in honor of the twelve disciples who spread the message of salvation to the world. In this way, my hope is that perhaps 12 people will carry the cross for Freedom of Speech and sacrifice part of their lives for an ideal in the way I did, but hopefully with much more success, glory, and reward.
The Triumph of Defeat
It seems like a great time to share one of my favorite quotes, so I will leave it here.
It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better.
The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood; who strives valiantly; who errs, who comes short again and again, because there is no effort without error and shortcoming; but who does actually strive to do the deeds; who knows great enthusiasms, the great devotions; who spends himself in a worthy cause; who at the best knows in the end the triumph of high achievement, and who at the worst, if he fails, at least fails while daring greatly, so that his place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who neither know victory nor defeat.
For those who I’ve let down, please forgive me. I’m sorry Atko. I love you like a brother.
Edit:
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You guys crack me up, even now you accuse me of being mossad or a honey pot. If I keep it up or shut it down I'm the same thing. Damned if you do, damned it you don't.
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Trust me, I want to drop every dirty detail about the Angel and the act of betrayal that Voat has suffered. But it is written:
Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath: for it is written, "Vengeance is mine; I will repay", saith the Lord. Romans 12:19
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Do not say, “I will do to him as he has done to me; I will pay the man back for what he has done.” Proverbs 24:29
- The secret reality of the world we live in is that winners and losers are chosen by the power structure. If you don't play the game, you don't get any prizes (aka $$$). Shutting down is the consequence of not compromising ideals.
I chose a noble death.
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GreenSlug ago
Your perpetual refusal to being any sort of discussion to the community in regards to funding and running things is all thats needed to know anything you have to say is merely an excuse.
You could have said anything at any point to us. Yet you didnt. And so it is that you decided by yourself to let the place die. To let things run and expire. Rather than reach out for help, you decided it was over. So be it, it was expected this would ultimately be your doing.
So, congratulations. Youve done it. Exactly what you set yourself up to do. You achieved exactly the goal you set your sights on.
Glipglup ago
Aren't they just the most pathetic people? Whoever is running putts account, I can only imagine how much soy is coursing through their simp veins.
I'm starting a temporary discord to archive Voat and to setup a new forum for Voat users to migrate to. I'll fucking take lead myself and I'll get funding too. I already know where to get about 5k to start with myself. I'm fucking serious, I need a place to post freely and I'm not letting the Jews get in the way.
Fuck it. I'm taking lead. I'll post links later. I'm not going to be afraid of the consequences. I'm willing to die for this.
SergeantSlother ago
If you get a discord up and running, I'll help support with donations and content as well.
generate ago
voat was shut down for a reason, they went after him personally. You can't argue when they tell you if you don't comply, you will go to prison for 10 year. You will need to do it fully anon
theshopper ago
really brings to light why Zognald wants 230 protections removed doesn't it?
Shut anything down that has not been approved by the ministry of truth.
ChaosCrusader ago
I’m in. Let me know.
Hand_of_Node ago
https://poal.co/u/ItsOkToBeTsilent
Notify me.
kevo7777 ago
Posting a comment just in case this actually amounts to something. I was a cringe lolbert when I first got here. Would be hilarious what I would be migrating to Voat 2.0 as.
OoklaTheMok111 ago
When you do, please ping me, I'll join you for the exact reasons you stated.
Roughpatch ago
Me too
LaserTagg ago
I'm willing to support anyone who puts forth an honest attempt at running this place or similar place. with content and donation.
hels ago
I don't have a lot to donate but if you get going and need some help I'll lend a hand.
Shotinthedark ago
I know I'm just a random niggerfaggot but I support you