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.
VicariousJambi ago
Well I can't say I was really expecting a reply from the man himself, so thanks for that.
I'm well aware you have a full time job. I'm not really asking for anything other than a monthly update like you said you wanted to do. And a way to donate I guess.
Again, I'm just looking for updates, even it's just "sorry I haven't been able to do much this month, works been killing me" I don't know whats going on with my favorite website. We're still not sure about funds, and quite frankly this is a very controversial website that a lot of people would love to be shut down. We all know money talks, and if I could help out with that I would. I know you said that you wanted to add some way for us to donate, and I'd love to do that.
I realize that you put a lot of your free time into this website. If there was anything I could do to help I would, but I don't know anything about programming and all of that. I know a very long time ago I designed some little stainless steel sheet metal keychains, and another user was going to cut/sell them, but that never went anywhere unfortunately.
You know we're willing to pay you. I myself wanted to buy some shirts and donate but I think I missed out when the credit card operator was still up. I'd like to donate but theres no real option to.
Cheers
Rotteuxx ago
Meh, I don't see it as the proposal went nowhere but just got placed on the back burner. Putt was very interested before the payment processor shat on us.