So I was hashing it out, looking into stuff myself and noticed something that I've not seen anyone talk about.
Putt said he was going to get on a regular schedule to post updates.
https://voat.co/v/announcements/1944907
I will get on a regular schedule after this month by posting a GOAT statement on the 1st (or closest business day after) starting next month.
That was 11 months ago.
To me thats more fishy than anything else. I don't know or understand anything bitcoin. I don't care about what people say about his "tone" on a certain day. I don't even really care that he doesn't fix bugs too often. But saying you're going to do something (something this simple) and then just not doing it rubs me the wrong way.
Edit: Putts comment on this thread
https://voat.co/v/whatever/2526948/12650943
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PuttItOut ago
Problem is I don't have the time manage Voat as a business. I'd think that just keeping it up and running (mostly) would satisfy users but people always want more from me.
It's like people think I have nothing but Voat in my life and I'm just flat out neglecting it.
I can't do enough to satisfy this community.
Plus I'm burned out big time. I'd invite anyone to put the amount of hours I've put into Voat over more than THREE YEARS, not ever getting paid for a single one, writing a massive ground breaking framework to give the community a new voice (BY MYSELF), only to be met with an onslaught of criticism and anger and then to treat Voat as a priority.
It's not a conspiracy. It's rather simple.
trentlapinski ago
Thank you for everything you've done to keep this site online.
I'm a former startup CEO who has dealt with burn out myself. I know how much it sucks, and I'm sorry you're having to go through it.
I think there is a real opportunity to turn Voat into something the community can get behind without having to sell its soul to advertisers.
Perhaps do some kind of ICO, raise some funds to bring on a development team, and pivot to something like Steemit? Or even create a more scalable solution where communities can self fund their hosting bills?
There is a number of possible solutions to build a team, and some form of business to sustain the site without compromising its values.
If you ever want to talk feel free to ping me. I'm happy to advise you at no cost, even if its just on personal matters of how to manage your burn out.