EDIT. Got an answer. Move along people, nothing to see here.
There were no terms associated with this deal other than to help Voat succeed and to offer some resources to this end.
-Putt
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For anyone out of the loop, two months ago Putt announced a secret investor for voat with vague details. Which you can read here https://voat.co/v/announcements/2934082
What we were told:
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Voat has gotten a budget for staff and a partial budget for operation
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Putt remains CEO
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The investor wishes to be kept secret (I feel like I would want the same in their shoes)
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And the Details of the deal have been kept off the table “at least until Voat gets acclimated to the
partnership and the newness fades.”
The only other thing I have heard from Putt that adds any good information is that both he and Atko retain majority ownership/control. While that’s a good thing, we still have no idea what they agreed too to secure this funding.
My argument is, while the anonymity of the investor is understandable secret, the only reason to continue to withhold the details of the agreement would be if there were some kind of malicious, foul, or some other stipulation that would be disagreeable to the community.
I have yet to see a single good reason to keep that information secret; and doing so completely undermines any notion of transparency. It seems the only way we will ever get that information is if the goats make a big stink. Which is why I am here to remind you all, again.
Unless @puttitout judges us as being acclimated enough to be told.
XSS1337 ago
Vote co.
nosce_te_ipsum ago
Where are the PGP signatures verifying "Put" is put alongside a verified changelog and warrant canary? Umm... Okay I guess it's reasonable to not have those things... TF?
Monte_Carlo ago
Some guy could have dropped some cash just to keep the server running.
If there are no details, do you want Putt to invent stuff?
modsrcuntz ago
the fact that this site still exists...im happy. voat has been so pivotal in my social awareness and growth as a person.
jollux ago
nigger
jokersmild ago
The "Secret Investor" was The Donald himself. Why secret? Because he could never be materially connected to a bunch of nazi/raysis/anti-semites like us.
RicardoBronson ago
Wouldn't surprise me.
SaneHPOPiSwear ago
This isn't the first time an "angel" saved voat at the last minute. Happens every year or so.
mostlyfriendly ago
Yep. Unless you are retired and have FU money, then you've got to keep your investments on the DL. Especially when they are controversial.
Even for non controversial angel investments ... NDAs and no public disclosure. Just standard practice.
toobaditworks ago
I AM THE NEW OWNER BITCHES GET USED TO IT! NOW POST MORE SHIT OR YOU WILL BE SHIT ON A POST. Not a threat. Not a virus.
bitbug ago
The angel is the deep state.
Putt got a little talking to about how they are really the good guys, trying to stop terror before it spreads, etc. and offered to float the business in exchange for unfettered access to its data.
DrSelfAppointed ago
IF Funding = Donation; Funding =/= Investment
I funded my church to help buy tires for the bus.
I invested in a business expecting payment, access, and control.
And it's secret by virtue of it being explicitly hidden from review by the users. There was an arrangement, it's details were kept secret from us, which makes it a secret arrangement. Is my thinking flawed?
DrSelfAppointed ago
He did not say it was funding, he said it was a new partner with whom he negotiated a deal. A deal he simply claimed was done with Voat's best interests in mind, the details of which were to be kept secret. A deal that provided cash with secret arrangements. That's not funding.
Now it seems stipulations to the agreement are being denied, you investigate and judge from there.
DrSelfAppointed ago
You can own a company, but still be upheld to terms of a contract. You can own land, but not the mineral rights. Stipulations of an agreement matter.
DrSelfAppointed ago
https://voat.co/v/whatever/2994177/16357395
drstrangegov ago
continues to stink
vaeax ago
if i had to guess it's an idealistic "angel investor" who cares about freedom and has no expectation of financial returns. they're anon because they don't want to expose themselves to damages or harassment.
it's probably someone like notch
Momo_Applebach ago
you're optimistic
JimSoddell ago
The board might be a honey pot and everything said is misdirection or it might be a bastion of free speech financed by well wishers.
In either case, don't use your real name and only access through a VPN.
Same rules as you should use on all social media without exception.
Identity and intent of the owners and investors is not relevant because the users can never verify that and because the users should be practicing safe social mediaing regardless.
Lobotomy ago
Look dude, you're just going to have to accept the fact that literally any website that allows for unfettered free speech, will, INVARIABLY be, a honeypot.
It's not my intention to blackpill, but you're just gonna have to face facts, dude. If you are ballsy enough to speak your mind, then you're effectively under specific surveillance, not just the regular PRISM surveillance.
thelma ago
Putin says Hi !
Palindromedan ago
I never realized how “not-free-speech” everywhere else - including real life - was until I came to Voat. Thank you personally @Puttitout
The_Duke_of_Dabs ago
Trust the plan. - QPutt
1anddone ago
The guy just doesn’t want his name divulged. Think about it. Giving a bunch of cash to site considered evil by the mainstream and then doxxing yourself.. he’s probably a wealthy guy with a lot to lose. Just be greatful
DrSelfAppointed ago
Looks like it's a group, but more important, if you read the post, I am talking about the deal, not the person(s) behind it.
Also,
is the epitome of comments I would expect from a Q.
1anddone ago
He got a massive donation to keep the site going. That’s the deal. What else could you be after besides identities? Something I would expect from some Soros backed shill.
loldude ago
everything is a botnet, stop being a scared faggot op
drstrangegov ago
Elaborate, please.
loldude ago
do you not know what a botnet is? what are you on right now? say it with me slowly World Wide Web.
Who builds webs anon?
drstrangegov ago
I guess I don't. I always thought it was people running viruses on people's computers to mine Bitcoin and stuff.
loldude ago
Know this, cern and the cia know every keystroke. even if you dont send it, even if you think you are behind 15 firewalls.
drstrangegov ago
I'm certain of this. But Cern?
loldude ago
who created the internet?
drstrangegov ago
Al gore! Just kidding. It was darpanet at first, right? They'll tell you it was the institutes of higher learning but that's probably just a half truth.
0322044 ago
Of course there's stuff he doesn't want to tell us. No one is going to throw a bunch of money into voat without having the intentions of changing things in a way that allows that investor to make money.
PuttItOut ago
There is more than one way to succeed other than the worn path that is advertisement based.
0322044 ago
Voat is a very important outlet for a lot of us misfits who don't fit in other places. Stay true to us putt, I will put my trust in you.
jollux ago
you're an idiot to trust anyone on the internet
0322044 ago
I do not yes.
jollux ago
Oh, so datamining.
drstrangegov ago
Voat is a digital ghetto where they keep all of the insane, gibbering creatures they don't want on twitter, Facebook, etc.
TheKnightOfGod ago
Actually, it's very much the opposite.
doginventer ago
Ah! So the rest of the internet is paying you for protection
0322044 ago
I don't remember there being anything about the investor wanting to be kept secret. I thought he said he would announce who this investor was.
Conway ago
It doesn't matter, Once voat becomes a reddit style tyrant(and it will 100% only a matter of time) just be ready to move to the next green pasture. In the meantime be glad you have a place to speak free(ish)ly.
Vaginal_Sandstorm ago
I would also like to plug my proposed change of the "Toggle Night Mode" button label to "Toggle Nigger Mode". I believe this will enhance the quality of users and bring more revenue to the site. Thank you for your time.
yellowthread ago
Can day mode be "nigger in a blinding snowstorm mode"?
NotHereForPizza ago
Do you know anything about Putt? Any personal details?
Why would some other entity owning it make any kind of difference?
A simple question now arises, after that line of thinking: why did Putt inform us that another partner was now being added?
Why does it matter, without us ever having known who Putt is, if another partner is dealt in?
What does Putt adding a partner tell you? What other major shift occurred on the site right around the time Putt made the announcement?
PuttsMum ago
Just so you know, some of us know who Putt is IRL, as in first and last names. He told us about 4 years ago and it checked out. It's still him running the place.
NotHereForPizza ago
I actually have heard that. How have you proven that Putt is still the same person running things, though?
Did you catch the other comment I made in this thread outside of the chain I started?
PuttsMum ago
I chat with him on Skype under his real name from time to time. It's still him :)
I didn't catch the other comment, would you happen to have a link, I'm on mobile and it's a pain going through chains.
NotHereForPizza ago
Yeah, that's what I mean, though, we're still just taking someone else's word for it, which just passes off the potential blame or credit to someone else. That still doesn't give everyone else, currently, a way to verify for themselves. Again, for all we know, you could just be whoever "putt" is now.
https://voat.co/v/whatever/3060750/17017633
PuttsMum ago
I take your point.
Do you remember Atko, the founder of Voat?
NotHereForPizza ago
Didn't he check back in a few months ago, or so?
PuttsMum ago
Yes. I just thought that as an act of good faith I'd give you his (atkos) real name: Atif Colo. Google can fill you in.
Just for a tease, putts initials are JC, Google will help :)
NotHereForPizza ago
I'm good.
I don't want to know anything about either of them and you've no right to dox anyone without their consent. You seem to be entirely missing the point of my posts.
PuttsMum ago
It's public information that they both posted here on voat, not doxxing.
My original account was called Mick, I have been here 4 years and 2 days. Putts is my friend and still runs this place. I can rest knowing it's him, even if others can't, was just trying to allay your understandable fears a little.
NotHereForPizza ago
Well, I must not have understood that atko revealed his full name to everyone a few years back. I remember you saying that about putt, but not atko.
again:
PuttsMum ago
As atko and putts would say, nobody is forced to stay on voat if they don't like it, or how it's run. That's how I see things too.
drstrangegov ago
Dude, we know all about you. You're so spooky I feel like I should salute when I see your posts. And I've never been in the military. I'm in your head, and there are nasty things in here.
NotHereForPizza ago
It seems like you have me confused with someone else.
Talpiot_Bot ago
Nah man you glow hard
CameraCode ago
Talpiot_Bot ago
Ok and
NotHereForPizza ago
See, you say that, but I could shatter your overton window in a second.
Trust me, they wouldn't enjoy that.
Talpiot_Bot ago
So do it
NotHereForPizza ago
Stick around for a while. Maybe check what's already associated with the account.
If you're observant enough, you can see a lot more after doing so.
:)
Talpiot_Bot ago
Oh ya like some Q type bullshit-I’ll pass
DrSelfAppointed ago
Well. I would say try re-reading my post. You might notice my question is about what the stipulation of the deal is, not who made it. Big difference. If John Shlowmo-Jones II now owns %20 and gets to have all data funneled through their server farm and get's to cherry pick the the first 3 top posts. The important part isn't John, or the %20, its the part about the data flow and top posts that's important.
NotHereForPizza ago
You seem to have missed what I said and why
you[I] said it.Your entry to the discussion wasn't what prompted me to pose those questions, but the ongoing discussion itself.
DrSelfAppointed ago
Right, I'll just promptly shut my mouth then. Carry on.
PuttItOut ago
While I naturally understand the concern (because you're not me), it makes me feel very unappreciated and untrusted when I've more or less dedicated and sacrificed my life to seeing to it that Voat succeeds and then come across posts like this demanding details when there are none, especially as if I haven't already proven my commitment to Voat over the last 5 years.
There were no terms associated with this deal other than to help Voat succeed and to offer some resources to this end. The 'Angel' that is on board is even more Free Speech than I am, so the conclusion that the only reason to not discuss details is because of malicious or foul intent is simply malicious on your part to imply such things.
Anyways, I have to get back to taking care of the mountains of work that I have to do.
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377548652628 ago
If there are "no terms of the deal," what were you referring to when you said the details were being kept off the table until voat was acclimated to the deal? Does this mean you don't intend to ever put those details on the table?
FreeBreivik ago
Thanks for making such a great website. For every person loudly complaining there are 1000 who are busy happily using the website. I used to run a website like this, and if I could give you one piece of advice it would be to do whatever you need to do as an admin and a webmaster, and ignore board drama and people complaining about you. Some people have nothing better to do than sit there and bitch.
Remember, you are the creator. You are the one making something, not them.
Timmy2 ago
Your work is appreciated, no matter what unappreciative youngun's say.
cantaloupe6 ago
It's greatly appreciated. Very few would expect business details, as it's an unreasonable request.
MaunaLoona ago
Hey Putt, we appreciate your work, but this really sounds too good to be true. Can't blame us for being skeptical.
Who knows, maybe Satoshi finally found a use for his bitcoins.
NiklausTheNaked ago
Never forget: the squeaky wheel gets the oil.
I am not complaining because I love what you've provided for us, and I'm happy with what we've got. There are many more like myself, guaranteed. Keep being awesome!
Artofchoke ago
You know Voat has a (small) contingent of certifiably crazy people. These are the paranoid individuals who feel entitled to know every jot of your personal business. Try to ignore it. hugs you are appreciated, Sir.
TheKnightOfGod ago
I know the feeling man. There is noting worse in this word that working very hard for ungrateful people: it's a dangerous sure path to hatred, stress and depression. I've been there but at least I was making money to compensate. You must have been through hell 'cause you didn't get much money for your hard work during these years. I'd like to prove you wrong. When you asked for donations you got more than what Voat (and you?) needed, ask again if you need words of encouragement, crypto or both and we shall see if you're unappreciated by voaters or the opposite.
AmazingAutist ago
In other words: "Stop being a meanie, shut up and trust (((my plan)))".
alakai ago
Military intel was probably the Investor
Korinthian ago
Sorry putt, but moot showed similar dedication to 4chan. Hotwheels said he was dedicated to 8chan. We look to the past to judge the present. The idea that the angel is truly just a kind hearted patron of free speech is ludicrous from the kind of stuff weve seen. Too good to be true. If youve seen the matrix, they touch on this idea. People dont like pure and wholey good things. Theres always a catch, and when there isnt a catch, its only because we havent looked hard enough. Even when theres absolutely not a catch. Consider this if you talk to him again. Try to get a demand. It doesn't need to be big, just something to whine and complain about so we know this rug probably isnt going to be pulled out from under us.
SmashMeleeFemDom ago
Anyways isn't a word.
PuttItOut ago
You must be new here. ;)
I think most people have given up all hope concerning my English. I fought autocorrect and won.
SmashMeleeFemDom ago
Haha! Not so new but I never noticed the leadership once the OG disappeared. Now I assume everyone is in kahoots with the Jews in one way or another, no offense buddy
toobaditworks ago
That's right! You don't have to tell them that I'm the new owner. Thanks for keeping it a secret!
Far2Long2 ago
I appreciate your work, and love the site.
Waterburger ago
Deflection and guilting, very Jewish. What are you hiding? Did Atko really leave of his own volition? Who's to say Atko is even alive? We couldn't identify if it was him anyways, we don't know much about him but he still has influence, perfect new identity for Mossad.
LexOrandiLexCredendi ago
It's all good. You and all of your hard work are appreciated.
Should there be a way, there are plenty of us out here who would be more than happy to slip you a few Jewbucks.
PuttItOut ago
Then buy two overpriced shirts when we launch ;)
Hysterics7787 ago
I get how you feel unappreciated, but please try to consider seeing it from our perspective as well. We don't even know if you're you. What we see is a username and anyone could be logged in under that name. People are going to be cautious and curious. It's fairly reasonable. There are many here who do express their gratitude though, you shouldn't feel unappreciated when people ask for more details or are paranoid.
Kalergi ago
Voat is a honey pot.
Or the last bastion of free speech that happens to have mega traffic and never mentioned by ((them)).
PuttItOut ago
You're not wrong.
Taiaha ago
Feeling down? Tell a admin!
TheBuddha ago
You are under appreciated and much of voat acts entitled.
Were I in your shoes, I'd have burned this place to the ground and just pointed the domain at an image of me giving everyone the finger.
It's because you haven't, despite the conditions, is what makes you awesome.
Just don't let it go to your head! ;-)
Artofchoke ago
If he would just give me two stool samples and a lock of hair, this entire thing would be resolved!! WHY IS HE RETICENT!!!
jollux ago
oy vey it's anuddah shoah
Violentlight ago
We are in a climate where free speech is gone on the internet. We all expect this freedom here to end. It has happened everywhere else. You cannot take it personally.
fluhthreeex ago
Welcome to the internet and running a business.
Holy fuck you have got to be kidding. Welcome to the internet. No one knows who you are. Even moot and hotwheels said hello publicly. That's a gorillion times less shady than playing ghost.
NotHereForPizza ago
What reason do you have to inform us that an additional "partner" is stepping in?
Is this really about "transparency"? I mean, we have nothing to gather from being told "a vague entity has joined the ranking staff." What, then, motivated you to inform us? This clearly isn't about transparency, because for all we know you're lying and they've been apart of it the whole time. We see no change in face, tone, or moderation, so this can't be about transparency, as we're unaffected either way.
Hell, for all we know, a different IP has been accessing your account since the "real Putt" left.
Hopefully this gets the point across without you becoming emotionally inflamed and assuming these aren't legitimate and honest questions, because I really am curious over these things and I intend for them to appear as such and not coupled with nuanced snark.
redpilldessert ago
Oooh, in what way/s?
And don't take the post too personally/seriously. 61 upvotes isn't a gigantic amount. Instead, look at it as a way to show that we care about the community, and keep your faith in us.
Voat work? Feel free to soundboard to us some very basics if you wish, even if we don't really understand.
PuttItOut ago
We are currently deving and testing two rather large features on preview. Any help is appreciated. Join us at the preview site and break things. :)
Lobotomy ago
Where can I find it?
cantaloupe6 ago
Used to be here - assume that's it. https://preview.voat.co/account/login?returnUrl=/
PuttItOut ago
The top secret info is somewhere at v/voatdev :)
SpicySphincter ago
It’s Donald Trump! MVGA!
Phantom42 ago
Zognald gives funds to a website that calls out the Jew.
...
Sure. Why not?
SIayfire122 ago
Knowing that it's an individual that's more free speech than you it's nice to know and I personally very much appreciate what you've done over the past five years. All I have at the moment is just one yes or no question.
Is this individual known to the public outside of the business world? For example, how both Notch and Gabe Newell are known outside the business world.
PuttItOut ago
Well, it's a group of really awesome people, very incredible people actually, who are all contributing. The very best part is that they have allowed tolerances for my rather frank and often times dickish personality.
And I don't know how best to answer that question as it could be either a yes or no depending on nuances. (I expect to get slammed for being vague here)
Phantom42 ago
Inb4 it was actually "Qanon".
"A team of less than 10" the tale says...
elitch2 ago
It's the jews, isn't it?
/s
SeanBox ago
tell the truth...is it Q?
White_pride_cis ago
Thank you for weighing in @puttitout, but when will we learn what 3 letter agency it is? I’m, kidding... but it if I was to ask whether or not this person’s nose, eyes, lips and hand rubbing were defining characteristics, would I be wrong?
GnashingOfTheTeeth ago
Reminder that putt has admitted to being a tranny. Good day.
chuckletrousers ago
The @Tallest_Skil is one of your alts?
Tallest_Skil ago
Wait, since when is Putt a tranny?
chuckletrousers ago
I was referring to his false attribution, not the actual claim.
redpilldessert ago
Source?
GnashingOfTheTeeth ago
It was a while ago i dont feel like looking up the comment
redpilldessert ago
Maybe he was joking.
GnashingOfTheTeeth ago
Do you joke about being a tranny?
redpilldessert ago
Tbh, even if he was, as long as free speech is kept on Voat, that's the main thing.
GnashingOfTheTeeth ago
Oh wow a place you can say niggerkike on the internet
redpilldessert ago
Yeah mindless crap, but they're the canary for real valuable speech.
GnashingOfTheTeeth ago
Loli is pedophilia. Ya hear this @puttitout ?
17016820? ago
You wouldn't piss in the well… I would, give me a job
Sburban_Shitposter ago
is it bitchute?
SandHog ago
Mel Gibson jokes aside I'm almost certain that it is. Lots of things line up and it would also explain the vagueness given voat's reputation and BitChute's move out of the UK due to censorship issues.
DrSelfAppointed ago
I have stated directly to you my appreciation for your commitment, and how you have plenty of goodwill and trust. You being vague on such an important event is/has been undermining that. What's even more frustrating is that you now say there are no stipulations to the agreement, if that's true, there should have never been any hesitation to say so when asked. I double down on saying there was no good reason to keep that secret.
You know most of the users on this site have come from sites, that they once trusted, whom ended up betraying them in the end. Don't be hurt when suspicious actions drives suspicion.
PuttItOut ago
I get it, I get the concern. Just be patient with me, I'm busier than I've ever been before, and when I get a chance to come up for water I will talk about things with the Voat family.
I don't want to seem like I'm hiding anything because I don't operate in the shadows, everything is on the up and up, but Voat has a reputation that can cause problems in the real world. This is the primary reason for my guard.
I don't know if this helps, but I was prepared to close Voat before I sacrificed on the commitment to Freedom of Speech.
DrSelfAppointed ago
Understood. I don't have any more concern regarding the subject now that I have that info. Even if some things you have done have ruffle the shit out of my feathers, I have yet too think you have bad intentions. In the end, I couldn't make this place, or replace it, so your what I got and it's seems like a lot.
PuttItOut ago
That's fair too. I know I leave a lot to be desired at times.
But... there are a ton of things that ruffle my feathers about Voat. I guess at the end of the day we really are a big dysfunctional family. :)
DrSelfAppointed ago
<3
Neskuaxa ago
So we know it's someone who's got cash and loves the ability to call someone a niggerfaggot at their leisure. That certainly narrows it down.
Thanks for all you do Putt.
Hand_of_Node ago
I suspect it's a certain person downthread. Means, motive, opportunity, despite the hand waving.
jollux ago
What's that mean?
Hand_of_Node ago
A voat user who commented on this post. I'm not going to ask or identify them, as it's just a theory. But it all fits.
bsname ago
Pewdiepie 100%.
TheKnightOfGod ago
Does he even know that Voat exist? I've never seen Voat mentioned on youtube.
toobaditworks ago
lol
TheKnightOfGod ago
not talking about useless retards no one cares about
fluhthreeex ago
is a jew
TheKnightOfGod ago
got any proof?
fluhthreeex ago
Funny how accounts here screeched in horror at the thought of people from an Anime sub moving over here when he himself has in the past year or so pulled content from there, as well as given lists of recommended Anime and Manga. Also that he played essentially a hentai game on his YT channel around or a bit after that. "Anyone who watches, or promotes porn is a Jew" as Word of God Truth here holds true except in the case of PewDiePie? Servants of the Jew are Jews here... except in the case of PewDiePie?
fluhthreeex ago
Ask him via brigade until he answers? ..as far as "proof" 4/8chan is as far as I've gone. Interesting arguments. Not huge on the guy. Would inseminate Marzia with some Real Alpha Aryan semen 8.8/10.
12angrymen ago
I would have guessed James Woods
Neskuaxa ago
My first thought was maybe John McAfee, being a tech guy he'd probably realized the important of a platform such as this for free speech.
Mr_Quagmire ago
https://media.giphy.com/media/DwXwTn3ExfHPy/giphy.gif
SandHog ago
I've known it was Mel Gibson all along.
cultivated_ignorance ago
Most people say it's James Woods.
Corpse_washer ago
Yet here you are writing and Aaron Schwartz is dead. Just tell the man if the investor is glowing or not thats what he wants to know.
White_pride_cis ago
I just want to know if the investor has earned the right to wear the gold star.
Draurgothoth ago
Thanks for everything Putt. We still believe in you.
TwistedSista ago
@DrSelfAppointed must have hit pretty close to the mark to get her all riled up like that! Huh kid?!
tendiesonfloor ago
Star Wars is for faggots. Go back to Reddit.
antiliberalsociety ago
The site hasn't been down in a very long time. Compare this to a couple years ago
Liber ago
You have to appreciate people asking simple questions. I think you went a bit OTT @PuttItOut, as far as Voat has existed people have appreciated everything you’ve done to make this place as good as it is. I understand the emotional reaction but OP’s question is a far throw from malicious, it is a clear display of concern by a user doesn’t want Voat to decline like Reddit did.
I personally can understand the emotional reaction when a question put so bluntly can seem like criticism, but this is the culture of Voat and it’s a great one at that. I’m not sure about anyone else but attacking a user for questioning you is treating them like a dissident. This ain’t communism.
drstrangegov ago
It's putts baby. His property. We are here because he has decided to share it with us. If you don't trust the man, don't use his property. Conversely, If he becomes too untrustworthy the people who contribute the content will leave and voat will go the way of MySpace. The free market of ideas. But the universe has a way of punishing people who decieve others.
jollux ago
Hmm... no. Voat would be nothing without its userbase. We hop websites regularly, and when this one crashes and burns, we'll hop again.
PuttItOut ago
I didn't feel like either of us were 'attacking' each other.
CrustyBeaver52 ago
Ownership is everything, to be sure.
As for full public disclosure of that information, I would think there are very real security concerns that come into play here. I would think it is not unreasonable that such concerns should outweigh your need to know, because you do not actually have a need to know. Are you asking the owners to dox themselves so that they may be more easily targeted? Targeted by people with a well document history of extreme criminal violence.
You asked far a reason, and I have provided one for you.
I think it better for everyone here that the owners of Voat should ignore any such request.
TheKnightOfGod ago
I'd say there are concerns about public shame and prosecution (in some countries) for funding a website that has pedo stuff (Loli horrors).
Nietzsche__ ago
You sound like the type of dipshit that likes the Patriot act. They don't get much dumber.
cultivated_ignorance ago
I've heard the mysterious investor is Mel Gibson. Some people here say @blumen4alles is his Voat handle. Others just read stuff and shitpost until this site is eventually taken offline by the folks who don't like the kind of discussion that goes on around here.
blumen4alles ago
I wish Mel Gibson was my father. He probably wouldn't have allowed my penis to be mutilated.
Neskuaxa ago
Interesting you posit that because they just posted a long post over in /v/whatever about Mel Gibsons statements on Hollywood and their pedo practices.
blumen4alles ago
I think that was an attempt at humor. I would never be clever enough to call a jew an oven dodger.
DrSelfAppointed ago
Well, I'm not advocating for the DOX of whoever it is. I can understand the need to keep that hush-hush. It just so happens that plays to the favor of that investor if they were not a good entity. I want to know the the terms of the agreement more than the entity behind it. We can bitch an moan about knowing who it is based on what the agreement is.
as for the shit post till it dies thing, well that's the heat death of every good site. There will always(hopefully) be a replacement in some form or fashion, but they seem to be fewer & fewer, and I suspect will become harder & harder to get too or find. So let's keep this going as long as we can, I say.
blumen4alles ago
Whiners coming out of the woodwork today on Voat. How much money did Putt ask you for? I already gave him 27 bitcoin just to have a post on the front page today. You misued too BTW.
Come on if you're gonna bitch at least use correct words.
too to two - just pick the /right/ one - you sound like a Google Tech
DrSelfAppointed ago
8=7-1
drstrangegov ago
I just want to be able to say "Mel Gibson is the ubermensch"
DrSelfAppointed ago
Would the Australian Cattle Dog be Voat's German Shepard under his Reich?
drstrangegov ago
Australian shepherds are the best dogs on earth, unless you get one that's gone bad.
DrSelfAppointed ago
Is that a yes? What about the Belgian Malinois?
drstrangegov ago
https://www.imgoat.com/uploads/54d6fae5ee/201179.jpg
Maybe?
DrSelfAppointed ago
I just noticed the "it's" in the title and feel just as dumb as last time I brought this up.
WORF_MOTORBOATS_TROI ago
You did it right, you're using it's to replace "it has".
DrSelfAppointed ago
I feel better, thank you. Despite my education, I fuck up my grammar a lot.
WORF_MOTORBOATS_TROI ago
Don't worry about it, we're not on reddit. Besides, most mistakes are due to the sloppiness inherent to writing a post on the phone. It's not worth mentioning
Neskuaxa ago
Funny the only kind of Nazi allowed on plebbit now are grammar Nazis.
TheAntiZealot ago
Right.
"its" (no apostrophe) always indicates ownership.
DrSelfAppointed ago
noted
Corpse_washer ago
Nobody cares on channel four and eight that they are financed by nosuchagency, why would people care here? Its all so tiresome.
Goys-R-Us ago
Damn, first thing that popped into my head was Google DNS.
DrSelfAppointed ago
Try re-reading it, or actually reading it. I'm asking about the stipulations of the agreement, not the investor behind them.
Corpse_washer ago
Yeah i know that you directly dont want to know, but i know you secretly want to know and thats why you are interested in the terms of agreement because from that you could tell if its something glowing or not.
DrSelfAppointed ago
Secretly? Fuck that, I want to know! I'm just conceding to the argument of the investor wanting to keep it secret, in that I would do the same. So you are right in the sense that I want to see if something is glowing or not, and that if it were, I would certainly want to know then.
If it's a big nothing burger, then I'm just pissy that Putt held out for no reason, but I can get over that.