submitted 2 days ago by PuttItOut

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I'm simply blown away with you goats. I was expecting a somber farewell in this thread but instead you've done the exact opposite; pulled off a rally at the bottom of the 9th. On a personal note, and this may seem sentimental, but you have given me a new hope for Voat at very dark time for me.

All I can say now is: Let's do this! I think your message is clear. We have a ton of work to do, a short window in which to do it, and I fully understand I can't do it alone. We will need all hands on deck if Voat is to have any chance at survival.

I will post the plans I have for Voat as well as a status update on your contributions by Monday.

P.S. Old goats, be nice to the new kids. ;)

Original Post

As I sit here about to write one of the most difficult announcements yet, I was just reminded that my account is one month shy of three years old. Nearly three years ago I came here from Reddit when the vote counts disappeared and I felt I could no longer trust what I saw. Nearly three years ago I met @Atko and started contributing code because I believed in him, his mission, and what he was doing. So much has happened during these last three years.

I know a lot of you are new, but Voat has been through a wild ride, and never at any point was it an easy one. My memories are bittersweet when it comes to Voat. I’ve sacrificed the best years of my life for Voat, I’ve lost my business partner whom I miss a lot, I’ve lost people in my life, I’ve given up golf which was my passion, and even with all this I still believe in Voat. I still see the dire need for Free Speech in this world, I fear a world without it, and I still will do anything I can to continue providing it.

But alas, I am powerless to keep Voat running without financial support. As of right now Voat has no solid commitments. Voat has always needed a financial partner whom had balls of steel and backing deep enough to give Voat the capabilities to run as an actual business (being able to hire staff and set itself apart from its competitors), not just a one man show. Potential investors have one or the other of these traits, but we have yet to find one with both. In this day and age, this is Voat’s unicorn.

In the past Voat has been lucky enough to be part of special programs designed for startup companies which gave us free licensing on various products and significantly reduced hosting costs. These programs have since expired and we are now paying full costs. Last month was our first non-discounted month on Azure and the usage was $6,600.90 USD. Donations, ads, and merchandise only put a dent in this and this is the primary reason why we have not launched another merchandise run. And begging for donations was always something we hated doing.

I’m writing this announcement to prepare this community, and the Voat family, for the possibility of a closure. I’m not certain on timing and I have too much invested in this place to give up just yet, so I cannot provide any timelines. In the meantime, I will soon be scaling back all Voat’s servers by at least 50%. I will also turn off some features that are resource intensive.

Voat needs funding. Without it, Voat will be no more.

Voat needs an Angel

Canary

https://voat.co/v/announcements/1330806

##Edit:

I'm simply blown away with you goats. I was expecting a somber farewell in this thread but instead you've done the exact opposite; pulled off a rally at the bottom of the 9th. On a personal note, and this may seem sentimental, but you have given me a new hope for Voat at very dark time for me. 

All I can say now is: Let's do this! I think your message is clear. We have a ton of work to do, a short window in which to do it, and I fully understand I can't do it alone. We will need all hands on deck if Voat is to have any chance at survival. 

I will post the plans I have for Voat as well as a status update on your contributions by Monday.

P.S. Old goats, be nice to the new kids. ;)

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##Original Post

As I sit here about to write one of the most difficult announcements yet, I was just reminded that my account is one month shy of three years old. Nearly three years ago I came here from Reddit when the vote counts disappeared and I felt I could no longer trust what I saw. Nearly three years ago I met @Atko and started contributing code because I believed in him, his mission, and what he was doing. So much has happened during these last three years. 


I know a lot of you are new, but Voat has been through a wild ride, and never at any point was it an easy one. My memories are bittersweet when it comes to Voat. I’ve sacrificed the best years of my life for Voat, I’ve lost my business partner whom I miss a lot, I’ve lost people in my life, I’ve given up golf which was my passion, and even with all this I still believe in Voat. I still see the dire need for Free Speech in this world, I fear a world without it, and I still will do anything I can to continue providing it.


But alas, I am powerless to keep Voat running without financial support. As of right now Voat has no solid commitments. Voat has always needed a financial partner whom had balls of steel and backing deep enough to give Voat the capabilities to run as an actual business (being able to hire staff and set itself apart from its competitors), not just a one man show. Potential investors have one or the other of these traits, but we have yet to find one with both. In this day and age, this is Voat’s unicorn.  


In the past Voat has been lucky enough to be part of special programs designed for startup companies which gave us free licensing on various products and significantly reduced hosting costs. These programs have since expired and we are now paying full costs. Last month was our first non-discounted month on Azure and the usage was $6,600.90 USD. Donations, ads, and merchandise only put a dent in this and this is the primary reason why we have not launched another merchandise run. And begging for donations was always something we hated doing.


I’m writing this announcement to prepare this community, and the Voat family, for the possibility of a closure. I’m not certain on timing and I have too much invested in this place to give up just yet, so I cannot provide any timelines. In the meantime, I will soon be scaling back all Voat’s servers by at least 50%. I will also turn off some features that are resource intensive. 

Voat needs funding. Without it, Voat will be no more. 

###Voat needs an Angel



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##Canary

https://voat.co/v/announcements/1330806

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[–] NeedleStack 3 points 335 points 338 points (+338|-3) 2 days ago (edited 2 days ago)

Closure? WTF? Why not tell us sooner so we could pull together for a huge donation drive? Anyway, what's done is done.

Prepare for donations but please don't let it slip like this again.

Be transparent and regularly let us know what reserves you have and what you need to keep running.

Edit: Please email me regarding the crochet goat auction. We need to lock down logistics.

Closure? WTF? Why not tell us sooner so we could pull together for a huge donation drive? Anyway, what's done is done.

Prepare for donations but please don't let it slip like this again. 

Be transparent and regularly let us know what reserves you have and what you need to keep running.

Edit: Please email me regarding the crochet goat auction. We need to lock down logistics.

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[–] Rotteuxx 0 points 152 points 152 points (+152|-0) 2 days ago

Hell, get me a .DWG of the logo and I'll have laser cut stainless steel keychains & scaled statuettes for sale, 100% profit to Voat.

@Puttitout :)

Hell, get me a .DWG of the logo and I'll have laser cut stainless steel keychains & scaled statuettes for sale, 100% profit to Voat.

@Puttitout :)

[–] adhdferret 1 points 77 points 78 points (+78|-1) 2 days ago

Dude I would rock the fuck out of a Voat keychain......

Dude I would rock the fuck out of a Voat keychain......

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[–] Hell 0 points 45 points 45 points (+45|-0) 2 days ago

I'm on it boss.

I'm on it boss.

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[–] OzarkMountainMan 0 points 17 points 17 points (+17|-0) 2 days ago

An auction of a stainless guitar? You did that.

An auction of a stainless guitar? You did that.

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[–] i-am-me 0 points 8 points 8 points (+8|-0) 2 days ago (edited 2 days ago)

...................Ahem. Dildoes? Asking for @Trigglypuff.

...................Ahem. Dildoes? Asking for @Trigglypuff.

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[–] Reddit_traitor 0 points 37 points 37 points (+37|-0) 2 days ago (edited 2 days ago)

this ^^^. we could have went full pbs donation drive with this. I'm going to donate some bitcoin as soon i find where i stored my wallet. i don't want my personal info here.

this ^^^. we could have went full pbs donation drive with this. I'm going to donate some bitcoin as soon i find where i stored my wallet. i don't want my personal info here.

[–] Cynabuns 0 points 12 points 12 points (+12|-0) 2 days ago (edited 1.4 days ago)

~~Bitcoin link is dead but I've read you can head to a store and buy-and-load money on a disposable Visa or MasterCard. I've messaged Putts to check on this though.~~

Edited to strike and update that PuttitOut has updated the bitcoin link on the front page!

<s>Bitcoin link is dead but I've read you can head to a store and buy-and-load money on a disposable Visa or MasterCard. I've messaged Putts to check on this though.</s>

Edited to strike and update that PuttitOut has updated the bitcoin link on the front page!

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[–] 0011011000111001 1 points 21 points 22 points (+22|-1) 2 days ago

I would totally buy one of your creations depending on the price. They're fucking sweet!

I would totally buy one of your creations depending on the price. They're fucking sweet!

[–] 234134124123 0 points 10 points 10 points (+10|-0) 1.4 days ago

Is there a "gold" for Voat? If so, I'm happy to start dishing out a couple today. The only reason I never did gold on reddit was that I didn't want to give money to trash.

But I have gold to give here, for damn sure.

Is there a "gold" for Voat? If so, I'm happy to start dishing out a couple today. The only reason I never did gold on reddit was that I didn't want to give money to trash. 

But I have gold to give here, for damn sure.

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[–] markrod420 2 points 11 points 13 points (+13|-2) 2 days ago

have you somehow been out of the loop on voat's funding issues? I thought it was pretty obvious voat is in need of funding. if I had any spare money I would be doing my best to help. that and if I believed that we have any real power left in this world. but sadly I think our power is basically limited to circle jerking on message boards.

have you somehow been out of the loop on voat's funding issues? I thought it was pretty obvious voat is in need of funding. if I had any spare money I would be doing my best to help. that and if I believed that we have any real power left in this world. but sadly I think our power is basically limited to circle jerking on message boards.

[–] NeedleStack 1 points 35 points 36 points (+36|-1) 2 days ago

No one had an inkling the state of finances were this dire. An earlier heads-up would have been helpful to prevent such straits.

No one had an inkling the state of finances were this dire. An earlier heads-up would have been helpful to prevent such straits.

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[–] Tsilent_Tsunami 0 points 3 points 3 points (+3|-0) 1.3 days ago

if I believed that we have any real power left in this world

Of course we still have real power in this world. If we didn't, the jews would control our entire media, our entire entertainment industry, be ridiculously over-represented in all branches of our government, and openly be calling for our people to be bred out of existence. And that would just be the tip of the iceberg...

>if I believed that we have any real power left in this world

Of course we still have real power in this world. If we didn't, the jews would control our entire media, our entire entertainment industry, be ridiculously over-represented in all branches of our government, and openly be calling for our people to be bred out of existence. And that would just be the tip of the iceberg...

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[–] MrPong 8 points 222 points 230 points (+230|-8) 2 days ago (edited 2 days ago)

@PuttItOut

Ask for an infowars sponsorship, in exchange we get to see alex jones face everyday

on a fucking banner right there >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

@PuttItOut

Ask for an infowars sponsorship, in exchange we get to see alex jones face everyday

on a fucking banner right there >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

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[–] Moosh_Banger 3 points 98 points 101 points (+101|-3) 2 days ago

That is actually not a bad idea.

That is actually not a bad idea.

[–] cyks 0 points 50 points 50 points (+50|-0) 2 days ago

Machina complex ultra b-86 vitamins. Neolithic pheromone inducing, machina complex ultra b-86 vitamins will ensure your offspring have the highest differentials in their DNA. Get postnatally woke, get machina complex ultra b-86 vitamins.

Machina complex ultra b-86 vitamins.  Neolithic pheromone inducing, machina complex ultra b-86 vitamins will ensure your offspring have the highest differentials in their DNA.  Get postnatally woke, get machina complex ultra b-86 vitamins.

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[–] MetalAegis 0 points 23 points 23 points (+23|-0) 2 days ago

Love me some super male vitality.

Love me some super male vitality.

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[–] ShitArchon 0 points 6 points 6 points (+6|-0) 1.8 days ago (edited 1.8 days ago)

Yeah, I don't care how "unsavory" the ads are as long as it means the site is funded instead of "bawww! Woe is me, we're going to close the site!" posts. It's like how when YouTube demonetized videos, I wanted the ads back so we wouldn't have to pay to fund the creation of content we want like MisterMetokur videos.

Yeah, I don't care how "unsavory" the ads are as long as it means the site is funded instead of "bawww!  Woe is me, we're going to close the site!" posts.  It's like how when YouTube demonetized videos, I *wanted* the ads back so we wouldn't have to pay to fund the creation of content we want like MisterMetokur videos.

[–] HarveyHarveyJones 0 points 3 points 3 points (+3|-0) 2 days ago

That's opinionated man

That's opinionated man

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[–] go1dfish 3 points 73 points 76 points (+76|-3) 2 days ago

Breitbart might be another option, could use Voat to power the comment section instead of Disqus with a little bit of dev effort.

Breitbart might be another option, could use Voat to power the comment section instead of Disqus with a little bit of dev effort.

[–] nadrewod 0 points 20 points 20 points (+20|-0) 2 days ago

Breitbart might not be as interested in ties with Voat as InfoWars, but it is still worth a shot. If we can get enough sponsors from the big media outlets in the New Right, then we can save Voat's finances while also making Voat become more popular.

Breitbart might not be as interested in ties with Voat as InfoWars, but it is still worth a shot.  If we can get enough sponsors from the big media outlets in the New Right, then we can save Voat's finances while also making Voat become more popular.

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[–] MrPong 0 points 12 points 12 points (+12|-0) 2 days ago

That would be a fucking stretch to implement, forget 'bout it

On the flip side they might be interested in getting free ad space on voat

That said, if every1 clicked on the fucking ads featured on this site everyday, and voat gets paid by click, we could raise some money

granted, not much, it's not as if we were millions here, more like thousands

That would be a fucking stretch to implement, forget 'bout it

On the flip side they might be interested in getting free ad space on voat


That said, if every1 clicked on the fucking ads featured on this site everyday, and voat gets paid by click, we could raise some money

granted, not much, it's not as if we were millions here, more like thousands

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[–] saverem 0 points 3 points 3 points (+3|-0) 2 days ago

I highly doubt they would risk losing the advertisers.

I highly doubt they would risk losing the advertisers.

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[–] sarrah 0 points 1 points 1 points (+1|-0) 2 days ago

i would be liking son Paul Joseph Watson myself.

i would be liking son Paul Joseph Watson myself.

[–] markrod420 1 points 24 points 25 points (+25|-1) 2 days ago

if you think infowars won't try to manipulate the content like any other advertiser then you are just lying to yourself about who they are.

if you think infowars won't try to manipulate the content like any other advertiser then you are just lying to yourself about who they are.

[–] nadrewod 0 points 32 points 32 points (+32|-0) 2 days ago

I'd rather have InfoWars trying to manipulate this site to believe in more conspiracies than to have some normie trying to silence the conspiracy talk entirely.

I'd rather have InfoWars trying to manipulate this site to believe in more conspiracies than to have some normie trying to silence the conspiracy talk entirely.

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[–] MrPong 0 points 6 points 6 points (+6|-0) 2 days ago

Well they can still try

Well they can still try

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[–] TheIrieOne 0 points 5 points 5 points (+5|-0) 2 days ago

I don't have a twitter but suggest everyone who does ask inforwars or their sponsers.

I don't have a twitter but suggest everyone who does ask inforwars or their sponsers.

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[–] Nihilist 1 points 169 points 170 points (+170|-1) 2 days ago

Fuck Microsoft azure. Go 100% Linux to save shitloads.

Licensing fees or for normie losers.

Fuck Microsoft azure. Go 100% Linux to save shitloads. 

Licensing fees or for normie losers.

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[–] PuttItOut [S] 1 points 92 points 93 points (+93|-1) 2 days ago

We would love to port our code to .NET Core and run on Linux, but this is a big job, maybe 3-4 months of code freeze and port. Would only happen if we got funding.

We would love to port our code to .NET Core and run on Linux, but this is a big job, maybe 3-4 months of code freeze and port. Would only happen if we got funding.

[–] Datawych 0 points 119 points 119 points (+119|-0) 2 days ago

Post to all the Linux subs. I'm sure you can find a bunch of fuckin' nerds who'd be willing to contribute.

Post to all the Linux subs. I'm sure you can find a bunch of fuckin' nerds who'd be willing to contribute.

[–] UchihaMadara 0 points 107 points 107 points (+107|-0) 2 days ago

You need to go Linux. Freeze the code, and fucking switch. You don't need funding to do it. There's plenty of asspies who will dedicate their time and help.

You need to go Linux. Freeze the code, and fucking switch. You don't need funding to do it. There's plenty of asspies who will dedicate their time and help.

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[–] UchihaMadara 1 points 77 points 78 points (+78|-1) 2 days ago

If funds are also very low, you might need to suspend Voat for a few weeks. You can cut costs by half by switching to Linux. It wouldn't take 3-4 months to port. Maybe 4-8 weeks under an adderall fueled code crunch.

Can you just rewrite the platform entirely and/or recruit to rewrite under an open stack? Going .net was your biggest mistake.

#**If funds are also very low, you might need to suspend Voat for a few weeks. You can cut costs by half by switching to Linux. It wouldn't take 3-4 months to port. Maybe 4-8 weeks under an adderall fueled code crunch.**

Can you just rewrite the platform entirely and/or recruit to rewrite under an open stack? Going .net was your biggest mistake.

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[–] Nihilist 0 points 25 points 25 points (+25|-0) 2 days ago

How much do you think you could save running on Linux ?

How much do you think you could save running on Linux ?

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[–] PeaceSeeker 0 points 21 points 21 points (+21|-0) 2 days ago

I'm not sure how feasible this suggestion is, but I think I recall Atko saying something in the past about potentially switching to Linux? Or maybe that was him saying it would require massive changes to everything? But didn't Putt complete that massive overhaul?

This might be worth considering if feasible.

I'm not sure how feasible this suggestion is, but I think I recall Atko saying something in the past about potentially switching to Linux? Or maybe that was him saying it would require massive changes to everything? But didn't Putt complete that massive overhaul? 

This might be worth considering if feasible.

[–] Chiefpacman 1 points 6 points 7 points (+7|-1) 2 days ago

Question for you, as you kind of have been a voat "angel".

Would you not want a receipt? There is a lot of unrest right now over the admin announcement, and I see a lot of people who are hesitant to give money, because what the fuck is happening with the money we give him.

I think it's time we got a receipt. I think you're a good person to be asking for one, I have no right to do so. I have not given nearly as much as you

 Question for you, as you kind of have been a voat "angel".

 Would you not want a receipt?    There is a lot of unrest right now over the admin announcement, and I see a lot of people who are hesitant to give money, because what the fuck is happening with the money we give him. 

 I think it's time we got a receipt.   I think you're a good person to be asking for one, I have no right to do so. I have not given nearly as much as you

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[–] weezkitty 0 points 16 points 16 points (+16|-0) 2 days ago

I don't get why they didn't start the porting effort before things got expensive. There is really no rational reason to run microshit

I don't get why they didn't start the porting effort before things got expensive. There is really no rational reason to run microshit

[–] ShitArchon 0 points 4 points 4 points (+4|-0) 1.8 days ago

I'm still pissed they implemented the Archived Thread feature--and the cutoff is even sooner than Reddit, 2 months instead of 5 months. I absolutely loathe that, it's worse than Reddit. I'd gladly donate if the admins will port to something better at load-handling than shitty Azure and then change commenting back.

I'm still pissed they implemented the Archived Thread feature--and the cutoff is even sooner than Reddit, 2 months instead of 5 months.  I absolutely loathe that, it's *worse* than Reddit.  I'd gladly donate if the admins will port to something better at load-handling than shitty Azure and then change commenting back.

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[–] VoatSearch 0 points 6 points 6 points (+6|-0) 2 days ago

Someone with cleverer creative skills than me: name and start a dedicated subverse for this

Someone with cleverer creative skills than me: name and start a dedicated subverse for this

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[–] crazy_eyes 0 points 105 points 105 points (+105|-0) 2 days ago

Don't feel bad asking for donations, us goats love this place, and will do what we can to keep it.

Don't feel bad asking for donations, us goats love this place, and will do what we can to keep it.

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[–] 0011011000111001 1 points 34 points 35 points (+35|-1) 2 days ago

I wouldn't have an issue with them asking for donations like Wikipedia does.

I wouldn't have an issue with them asking for donations like Wikipedia does.

[–] Conde_Nast 0 points 14 points 14 points (+14|-0) 2 days ago

Whatever the admins do, please don't sell the site to me.

Whatever the admins do, please don't sell the site to me.

[–] Donbuster 0 points 4 points 4 points (+4|-0) 1.5 days ago

Hell, between Conde Nast and sane, I'll take sane...

Hell, between Conde Nast and sane, I'll take sane...

[–] TAThatBoomerang 0 points 2 points 2 points (+2|-0) 1.4 days ago

The point is that donations is not usually a regular and steady form of income, which Voat needs.

The point is that donations is not usually a regular and steady form of income, which Voat needs.

[–] tnargkiller 0 points 0 points 0 points (+0|-0) 1.3 days ago

It's more of a rescue boat than anything, but hey, sometimes a rescue boat can get you to someone who can help.

It's more of a rescue boat than anything, but hey, sometimes a rescue boat can get you to someone who can help.

[–] tnargkiller 0 points 0 points 0 points (+0|-0) 1.3 days ago

I've always been more of a lurker here but I'd definitely be willing to put forth a bit, anything to help.

 I've always been more of a lurker here but I'd definitely be willing to put forth a bit, anything to help.

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[–] Moosh_Banger 0 points 74 points 74 points (+74|-0) 2 days ago (edited 2 days ago)

Fuck it... $25.00 dollars sent your way. This place is too good to just sit by and watch as it sinks.

C'mon goats, you know what to do. If you have the cash, get your wallets out.

Fuck it... $25.00 dollars sent your way. This place is too good to just sit by and watch as it sinks.

C'mon goats, you know what to do.  If you have the cash, get your wallets out.

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[–] Morbo 0 points 20 points 20 points (+20|-0) 2 days ago

I'm with you on this. Putt, you have my $25.00, and my axe.

I'm with you on this. Putt, you have my $25.00, and my axe.

[–] ThatsSoJewish 5 points 11 points 16 points (+16|-5) 2 days ago

$25... WHAT IS THIS? A DONATION FOR ANTS?!

$25... WHAT IS THIS? A DONATION FOR ANTS?!

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[–] Moosh_Banger 0 points 2 points 2 points (+2|-0) 2 days ago (edited 2 days ago)

fist bump!

**fist bump!**

[–] Puttitout_Is_Fat 1 points -1 points 0 points (+0|-1) 13 hours ago (edited 13 hours ago)

Sheeple blindly donate to criminal SJW shills who have taken over the site. Free thinking human beings critically examine the evidence and decide for themselves.

>#**Sheeple blindly donate to criminal SJW shills who have taken over the site.  Free thinking human beings critically examine the [evidence](https://voat.co/v/announcements/1752788/8583082/10#8583082) and decide for themselves.**

[–] guinness2 1 points 2 points 3 points (+3|-1) 1.6 days ago

I donated $50.

I donated $50.

[–] sarrah 1 points 0 points 1 points (+1|-1) 2 days ago

yeah yeah yeah... i coming....

yeah yeah yeah... i coming....

[–] PeaceSeeker 0 points 64 points 64 points (+64|-0) 2 days ago

I’ve given up golf which was my passion

This almost made me cry.

Last month was our first non-discounted month on Azure and the usage was $6,600.90 USD.

I feared this was the case. It's been a while since we've seen actual figures, and this is in fact worse than last time we knew the total.

I’m writing this announcement to prepare this community, and the Voat family, for the possibility of a closure.

Oh shit.

I will soon be scaling back all Voat’s servers by at least 50%

Do this and more if you can. Do whatever must be done. Almost $7000/mo is not going to be easy for us to accommodate. We've done dents in the last but simply not enough of us donate to meet those requirements.

In a year or two's time I should have a job as an engineer and when that day comes I plan to substantially up my monthly contribution to this website. It obviously won't be enough to change anything, alone.

Goats, we desperately need more people to donate, and not just once, but monthly. You have no idea what we could do if enough of us donated only $5 a month. I donate $10 every month. Please, if you have a job, can afford the small investment, and care about freedom of speech, donate monthly to Voat

>I’ve given up golf which was my passion

This almost made me cry.

>Last month was our first non-discounted month on Azure and the usage was $6,600.90 USD.

I feared this was the case. It's been a while since we've seen actual figures, and this is in fact worse than last time we knew the total.

>I’m writing this announcement to prepare this community, and the Voat family, for the possibility of a closure.

Oh shit.

>I will soon be scaling back all Voat’s servers by at least 50%

Goats, we desperately need more people to donate, and not just once, but monthly. *You have no idea what we could do if enough of us donated only $5 a month. I donate $10 every month. Please, if you have a job, can afford the small investment, and care about freedom of speech, donate monthly to Voat*

>I’ve given up golf which was my passion

This almost made me cry.

>Last month was our first non-discounted month on Azure and the usage was $6,600.90 USD.

I feared this was the case. It's been a while since we've seen actual figures, and this is in fact worse than last time we knew the total.

>I’m writing this announcement to prepare this community, and the Voat family, for the possibility of a closure.

Oh shit.

>I will soon be scaling back all Voat’s servers by at least 50%

Do this and more if you can. Do whatever must be done. Almost $7000/mo is not going to be easy for us to accommodate. We've done dents in the last but simply not enough of us donate to meet those requirements. 

In a year or two's time I should have a job as an engineer and when that day comes I plan to substantially up my monthly contribution to this website. It obviously won't be enough to change anything, alone. 

Goats, we desperately need more people to donate, and not just once, but monthly. *You have no idea what we could do if enough of us donated only $5 a month. I donate $10 every month. Please, if you have a job, can afford the small investment, and care about freedom of speech, donate monthly to Voat*

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[–] PuttItOut [S] 0 points 44 points 44 points (+44|-0) 2 days ago

I always appreciate your comments my friend. Even though I often don't say it, you've bumped me out of a slump or two with some of your words.

I always appreciate your comments my friend. Even though I often don't say it, you've bumped me out of a slump or two with some of your words.

[–] Empress 0 points 32 points 32 points (+32|-0) 2 days ago

We love you, Putt. <3

We love you, Putt. <3

[–] PeaceSeeker 0 points 22 points 22 points (+22|-0) 2 days ago

That was always my hope and my intention. I've said my times that you (and Atko, when he was here) are a modern hero, absolutely fundamental and necessary to the cause of freedom of speech in this world, and I've always meant it. I know how much you have dedicated and sacrificed towards this, and I see no other explanation beyond a morality the likes of which no website of this nature has ever seen at the admin level. This is a rough spot in Voat's history but I know we'll find some way of overcoming it, like every time in the past.

I never knew you had to give up golf.

That was always my hope and my intention. I've said my times that you (and Atko, when he was here) are a modern hero, absolutely fundamental and necessary to the cause of freedom of speech in this world, and I've always meant it. I know how much you have dedicated and sacrificed towards this, and I see no other explanation beyond a morality the likes of which no website of this nature has ever seen at the admin level. This is a rough spot in Voat's history but I know we'll find some way of [overcoming it](https://i.imgjar.co/jar/t2KWnHTyGkisB-PzByXEnQ.jpeg), like every time in the past.

I never knew you had to [give up golf.](https://i.imgjar.co/jar/V6yqFHTEKUybwmvkRe1lRw.jpeg)

[–] DabbaDan 0 points 11 points 11 points (+11|-0) 2 days ago (edited 2 days ago)

Can you do some kind of Patreon thing? I'd be more than happy to sign up for, say, $10-20 a month, recurring. I just don't want to give you my credit card info, y'see :) Plus, too retarded to deal with bitcoins.

Middle man me and I'll be more than happy to throw you some bones.

Can you do some kind of Patreon thing? I'd be *more* than happy to sign up for, say, $10-20 a month, recurring. I just don't want to give you my credit card info, y'see :) Plus, too retarded to deal with bitcoins. 

Middle man me and I'll be more than happy to throw you some bones.

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[–] MadWorld 0 points 1 points 1 points (+1|-0) 2 days ago (edited 2 days ago)

Is it possible for you to estimate the average number of people who donated per month in the past and calculate the minimal amount of donation for each person to cover up the cost? If the number of donors is in thousands, then $10 monthly donation should cover the cost.

Also, would you consider switching to linux servers?

Edit: could you add a $10 monthly donation option there? I would like to subscript this and see if that would be enough down the road. Thank you!

Is it possible for you to estimate the average number of people who donated per month in the past and calculate the minimal amount of donation for each person to cover up the cost? If the number of donors is in thousands, then $10 monthly donation should cover the cost.  

Also, would you consider switching to linux servers?

Edit: could you add a $10 monthly donation option there? I would like to subscript this and see if that would be enough down the road.  Thank you!

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[–] suramartian 1 points 5 points 6 points (+6|-1) 2 days ago

Crying? Over golf? Come on now, that's an upper class sport.

Crying? Over golf? Come on now, that's an upper class sport.

[–] PeaceSeeker 0 points 3 points 3 points (+3|-0) 2 days ago

You're right, I must maintain my dignity and class!

You're right, I must maintain my [dignity and class](https://i.imgjar.co/jar/VZTDxxEri06p0fN48FrkOA.jpeg)!

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[–] ThePedoHunter 0 points 4 points 4 points (+4|-0) 2 days ago

Please tell us the process - step by step - for setting up a recurring payment to voat. Break it down like your talking to an idiot.

Please tell us the process - step by step - for setting up a recurring payment to voat. Break it down like your talking to an idiot.

[–] PeaceSeeker 0 points 5 points 5 points (+5|-0) 2 days ago

You may want to ignore my other reply: There is actually an option in the Voat Store for donating $5 every month for a year. If you want to donate more than $5 each month, purchase this option multiple times.

You may want to ignore my other reply: [There is actually an option in the Voat Store](https://store.voat.co/donate-5-every-month) for donating $5 every month for a year. If you want to donate more than $5 each month, purchase this option multiple times.

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[–] PeaceSeeker 0 points 4 points 4 points (+4|-0) 2 days ago

I don't think you can automate it at this time. However all you have to do is click on the donate button (or click the link within the donate word I just wrote), add whatever amount to your cart you want to pay each month ("Donate $10", "Donate $5", or more if you're that awesome) and then click check out. This method requires a credit card (though prepaid, and therefore anonymous credit cards will work). Complete your purchase with credit card.

Do this process each month to help us all keep Voat running. Subscribe to the newly created /v/Goats4Voat to get monthly reminders.

Thanks so much for considering contributing financially.

If the credit card bit bothers you there is also an option for bitcoins (though someone mentioned that link might be dead?) Putt will fix that I suspect soon. You'll have to ask someone else about that process though if you're interested.

I don't think you can automate it at this time. However all you have to do is click on the [donate](https://store.voat.co/donations) button (or click the link within the donate word I just wrote), add whatever amount to your cart you want to pay each month ("Donate $10", "Donate $5", or more if you're that awesome) and then click check out. This method requires a credit card (though prepaid, and therefore anonymous credit cards will work). Complete your purchase with credit card. 

Do this process each month to help us all keep Voat running. Subscribe to the newly created /v/Goats4Voat to get monthly reminders. 

Thanks so much for considering contributing financially. 

If the credit card bit bothers you there is also an option for bitcoins (though someone mentioned that link might be dead?) Putt will fix that I suspect soon. You'll have to ask someone else about that process though if you're interested.

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[–] z_impaler 0 points 2 points 2 points (+2|-0) 1.3 days ago

What is the user population on Voat??

What is the user population on Voat??

[–] Alwaysmakingprogress 0 points 1 points 1 points (+1|-0) 1.1 days ago

It's higher today than it was last week. Major migration from the_donald today.

It's higher today than it was last week.  Major migration from the_donald today.

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[–] PeaceSeeker 0 points 1 points 1 points (+1|-0) 1.3 days ago

I'm not certain though I think there was a semi-recent report of at least hundreds of thousands of unique monthly visitors. Could be wrong.

I'm not certain though I think there was a semi-recent report of at least hundreds of thousands of unique monthly visitors. Could be wrong.

[–] Cynabuns 0 points 63 points 63 points (+63|-0) 2 days ago (edited 2 days ago)

https://store.voat.co/donations

*Edit to add that Putts has updated bitcoin address, as found on front page New Bitcoin Wallet Address: 1PhBpbED6uEnrvy5s9F9axBZbK8fWAeZdc

Let's help keep our Voatie Goat going until that angel comes along

#[https://store.voat.co/donations](https://store.voat.co/donations)

*Edit to add that Putts has updated bitcoin address, as found on front page `New Bitcoin Wallet Address: 1PhBpbED6uEnrvy5s9F9axBZbK8fWAeZdc`

Let's help keep our Voatie Goat going until that angel comes along

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[–] Professor_de_la_Paz 0 points 14 points 14 points (+14|-0) 2 days ago

Seriously, people. Set up a repeating donation. You even get a cool new badge every month when the money transfers over!

Seriously, people. Set up a repeating donation. You even get a cool new badge every month when the money transfers over!

[–] MetalAegis 0 points 6 points 6 points (+6|-0) 2 days ago (edited 2 days ago)

how does one go about setting up a repeat donation?

 how does one go about setting up a repeat donation?

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[–] guinness2 0 points 1 points 1 points (+1|-0) 21 hours ago (edited 20 hours ago)

Done!

Goats, please do the same!

Don't let SaneGoat win!

Done!

Goats, please do the same!

Don't let SaneGoat win!

[–] K400 0 points 1 points 1 points (+1|-0) 1.9 days ago (edited 1.9 days ago)

Can you point out where on front page, i can't find the damn thing. (edit: bitcoin wallet)

Can you point out where on front page, i can't find the damn thing. (edit: bitcoin wallet)

[–] Cynabuns 0 points 0 points 0 points (+0|-0) 1.9 days ago

Lower right sidebar, or hamburger menu button on mobiles

Lower right sidebar, or hamburger menu button on mobiles

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[–] glugglug 0 points 1 points 1 points (+1|-0) 2 days ago

This should be added to the top message.

Also, if some actual merchandise (T-shirts, etc) was added to the store I bet it would sell like crazy.

This should be added to the top message.

Also, if some actual merchandise (T-shirts, etc) was added to the store I bet it would sell like crazy.

[–] dikkman_more 0 points 1 points 1 points (+1|-0) 17 hours ago

/v/fatpeoplehate would love a, say, M sized T shirt with "This is size XXL on Voat" written on it, for fat trolling.

/v/fatpeoplehate would love a, say, M sized T shirt with "This is size XXL on Voat" written on it, for fat trolling.

[–] middle_path 0 points 62 points 62 points (+62|-0) 2 days ago

Could you reach out to very free speech celebrities? Joe Rogan, hell.... Donald Trump? Surely some celebrity or millionaire would love to invest in a free speech platform.

Could you reach out to very free speech celebrities? Joe Rogan, hell.... Donald Trump? Surely some celebrity or millionaire would love to invest in a free speech platform.

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[–] PuttItOut [S] 0 points 68 points 68 points (+68|-0) 2 days ago

Honestly this is my next plan of action. The Hail Mary.

Honestly this is my next plan of action. The Hail Mary.

[–] middle_path 0 points 36 points 36 points (+36|-0) 2 days ago

Honestly, I don't think it could hurt to reach out to wiki leaks either.

Honestly, I don't think it could hurt to reach out to wiki leaks either.

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[–] William_Wallace 0 points 25 points 25 points (+25|-0) 2 days ago (edited 2 days ago)

James Woods seems based AF, ask him

James Woods seems based AF, ask him

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[–] HuginnOgMuninn 0 points 18 points 18 points (+18|-0) 2 days ago

Kim Dotcom...

Linux advice/help, hosting/hosting advice, powerful ally/angel/coder.

KIM DOTCOM...... START A TWITTER BLITZ

Kim Dotcom...     
  
Linux advice/help, hosting/hosting advice, powerful ally/angel/coder.
  
KIM DOTCOM...... START A TWITTER BLITZ

[–] sakuramboo 0 points 11 points 11 points (+11|-0) 2 days ago

Milo just got 12 million to start his media company.

Milo just got 12 million to start his media company.

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[–] placoid 1 points 30 points 31 points (+31|-1) 2 days ago

Milo has a media company.

[Milo has a media company](http://www.breitbart.com/tech/2017/04/28/milo-announces-new-media-venture/).

[–] suramartian 13 points 7 points 20 points (+20|-13) 2 days ago

That's the last thing we need, he'll push the racemixing/gay agenda all over the site.

That's the last thing we need, he'll push the racemixing/gay agenda all over the site.

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[–] Datawych 0 points 16 points 16 points (+16|-0) 2 days ago

It wouldn't be the first time Trump fucking hooked someone with financial problems up.

It wouldn't be the first time Trump fucking hooked someone with financial problems up.

[–] Caesarkid1 0 points 24 points 24 points (+24|-0) 2 days ago

LOL could you imagine the fucking outrage? Totally worth it.

LOL could you imagine the fucking outrage? Totally worth it.

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[–] nigger_plz 0 points 21 points 21 points (+21|-0) 2 days ago

I'm sure the MSM is already working up their next story line. "Trump buys nigger hating company."

I'm sure the MSM is already working up their next story line. "Trump buys nigger hating company."

[–] MRSMSMomma 0 points 0 points 0 points (+0|-0) 10 hours ago

Tap Don Jr or Eric. Tag them shamelessly.

Tap Don Jr or Eric.  Tag them shamelessly.

[–] cynicaloldfart 0 points 12 points 12 points (+12|-0) 2 days ago (edited 2 days ago)

Slippery slope - "There's no such thing as a free lunch".

Slippery slope - "There's no such thing as a free lunch".

[–] suramartian 0 points 6 points 6 points (+6|-0) 2 days ago

The whole "get a celebrity to fund it!" idea is dangerous as fuck. You're selling the speech parameters off to the highest bidder, you'll end up with a kosher site that's only slightly to the right of reddit.

The whole "get a celebrity to fund it!" idea is dangerous as fuck. You're selling the speech parameters off to the highest bidder, you'll end up with a kosher site that's only slightly to the right of reddit.

[–] middle_path 1 points 3 points 4 points (+4|-1) 2 days ago

Then voat finds a way to generate revenue. I really wouldn't care if free speech was supported.

Then voat finds a way to generate revenue. I really wouldn't care if free speech was supported.

[–] guinness2 0 points 1 points 1 points (+1|-0) 1.6 days ago

My cat disagrees: always has a full belly and still hates me.

My cat disagrees: always has a full belly and still hates me.

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If funds are also very low, you might need to suspend Voat for a few weeks. You can cut costs by half by switching to Linux. It wouldn't take 3-4 months to port. Maybe 4-8 weeks under an adderall fueled code crunch.

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Sheeple blindly donate to criminal SJW shills who have taken over the site. Free thinking human beings critically examine the evidence and decide for themselves.

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