WhoaVerse is changing name

Archived WhoaVerse is changing name (announcements)

submitted 4.3 years ago by Atko

WhoaVerse will change its name to Voat (as in "vote") and our new domain will be voat.co. The mascot will most likely retire and we will get a new logo instead.

Why? WhoaVerse is difficult to pronounce and it is difficult to write and remember. Subverses will be simply called "subs".

This was not an easy decision to make, but it is better we do this while the site is still under development.

The site will continue to be accessible through whoaverse.com.

Like the name? Hate it? Feedback is appreciated, so please leave a comment. Thank you!

WhoaVerse will change its name to Voat (as in "vote") and our new domain will be voat.co.
The mascot will most likely retire and we will get a new logo instead.

Why? WhoaVerse is difficult to pronounce and it is difficult to write and remember. Subverses will be simply called "subs".

This was not an easy decision to make, but it is better we do this while the site is still under development.

The site will continue to be accessible through whoaverse.com.

Like the name? Hate it? Feedback is appreciated, so please leave a comment. Thank you!

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[–] KyloRen 1 points 29 points 30 points (+30|-1) 4.3 years ago (edited 4.3 years ago)

I actually hate it. It makes it sound like it's all about getting upvotes. Doesn't sound "cool" either. Why not "UnitaVerse" . "Unita" is Latin for Unite, I think. As in uniting different topics and people together. I kinda like the sound of "Subverses"

Edit: Sorry if I sounded harsh. That was not my intention.

I actually hate it. It makes it sound like it's all about getting upvotes. Doesn't sound "cool" either. Why not "UnitaVerse" . "Unita" is Latin for Unite, I think. As in uniting different topics and people together. I kinda like the sound of "Subverses"

Edit: Sorry if I sounded harsh. That was not my intention.

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[–] Atko [S] 0 points 13 points 13 points (+13|-0) 4.3 years ago

Thank you for the feedback. I too like the sound of subverses, but we need to have a catchy, short and easy to remember name. Finding suitable and available 4-letter domains is not easy though.

Thank you for the feedback. I too like the sound of subverses, but we need to have a catchy, short and easy to remember name. Finding suitable and available 4-letter domains is not easy though.

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[–] obnoxious_commenter 0 points 9 points 9 points (+9|-0) 4.3 years ago

Yea, the name change is meh. Regardless of what the final name is, subverses should stay.

Yea, the name change is meh. Regardless of what the final name is, subverses should stay.

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[–] a_wild_zubat 0 points 4 points 4 points (+4|-0) 4.3 years ago

I like the simplicity that Voat has, but like /u/KyloRen said, it sounds like the site is all about the voting. I do agree with you though, that WhoaVerse should not be the final title, but I also am cautious about names like UnitaVerse because it comes off as a little corny.

P.S. Please consider the sloth mascot idea.

I like the simplicity that Voat has, but like /u/KyloRen said, it sounds like the site is all about the voting. I do agree with you though, that WhoaVerse should not be the final title, but I also am cautious about names like UnitaVerse because it comes off as a little corny.

P.S. Please consider the sloth mascot idea.

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[–] typesoshee 0 points 4 points 4 points (+4|-0) 4.3 years ago

"Subverse" even sounds and works better than "Subreddit." It's less syllables to pronounce than Subreddit, and it sounds like a "sub-universe" where WhoaVerse is the main universe. "Subreddit" is just "sub" tacked onto "Reddit," which isn't as clever.

"Subverse" even sounds and works better than "Subreddit."  It's less syllables to pronounce than Subreddit, and it sounds like a "sub-universe" where WhoaVerse is the main universe.  "Subreddit" is just "sub" tacked onto "Reddit," which isn't as clever.

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[–] weezkitty 0 points 1 points 1 points (+1|-0) 3.5 years ago

Today I learned that not too long ago, "Voat" was called "Whoaverse" and people were opposed to the name change

Today I learned that not too long ago, "Voat" was called "Whoaverse" and people were opposed to the name change

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[–] AssuredlyAThrowAway 1 points 19 points 20 points (+20|-1) 4.3 years ago

Honestly, whoaverse is better and more unique.

You already have some decent word of mouth PR going on with the whoaverse name. I wouldn't waste that by changing names.

Honestly, whoaverse is better and more unique.

You already have some decent word of mouth PR going on with the whoaverse name. I wouldn't waste that by changing names.

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[–] thesaltyrainbow 0 points 10 points 10 points (+10|-0) 4.3 years ago

Agreed. If you are determined to change the name though, consider sticking with the "verse" theme (as in universe correct?).

Agreed. If you are determined to change the name though, consider sticking with the "verse" theme (as in universe correct?).

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[–] whoa_there 0 points 2 points 2 points (+2|-0) 4.3 years ago

I agree. -- at least put it to a vote.

I agree. -- at least put it to a vote.

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[–] OWNtheNWO 0 points 1 points 1 points (+1|-0) 4.3 years ago (edited 4.3 years ago)

How about just 'Verse', and you can call the subs Universes. See my separate comment.

How about just 'Verse', and you can call the subs Universes.  See my separate comment.

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[–] jcd_1999 0 points 1 points 1 points (+1|-0) 4.3 years ago

Then we can say welcome to the 'Verse!

Then we can say welcome to the 'Verse!

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[–] gamehelp16 0 points 17 points 17 points (+17|-0) 4.3 years ago

Tbh I think the word "voat" is actually weird :/

Tbh I think the word "voat" is actually weird :/

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[–] tabularassa 0 points 6 points 6 points (+6|-0) 4.3 years ago

I definitely agree with this. The fact that when you wrote it, right away you had to explain how it's pronounced sounds like a bit of a problem to me.

A name needs to be not only catchy, but ideally also simple to remember, spell and pronounce (how many times did you see people asking how 'whoaverse' was pronounced? Definitely not the best thing you want in a brand name or internet site name).

I definitely agree with this. The fact that when you wrote it, right away you had to explain how it's pronounced sounds like a bit of a problem to me.  

A name needs to be not only catchy, but ideally also simple to remember, spell and pronounce (how many times did you see people asking how 'whoaverse' was pronounced?  Definitely not the best thing you want in a brand name or internet site name).

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[–] typesoshee 0 points 1 points 1 points (+1|-0) 4.3 years ago

Makes me think it's some unfamiliar foreign language, like Dutch or something. Maybe ok for European users that are used to seeing foreign words in their daily life, but I think it feels particularly weird for North American English-speaking users.

Makes me think it's some unfamiliar foreign language, like Dutch or something.  Maybe ok for European users that are used to seeing foreign words in their daily life, but I think it feels particularly weird for North American English-speaking users.

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[–] MatAeronautics 0 points 14 points 14 points (+14|-0) 4.3 years ago

I suggest the new mascot to be a goat :p Mainly because "Voat the goat" sounds fun.

I suggest the new mascot to be a goat :p Mainly because "Voat the goat" sounds fun.

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[–] PuttItOut 0 points 5 points 5 points (+5|-0) 4.3 years ago (edited 4.3 years ago)

I believe this would be an ideal thing (it is both funny and genius at the same time). It would create a visual association, a linguistic mapping, and a phonetic relationship all in one. It would make the word "voat" seem natural and unforgettable.

I believe this would be an ideal thing (it is both funny and genius at the same time). [It would create a visual association, a linguistic mapping, and a phonetic relationship all in one.](http://i.imgur.com/Pmxoooa.gif) It would make the word "voat" seem natural and unforgettable.

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[–] MatAeronautics 0 points 5 points 5 points (+5|-0) 4.3 years ago

Plus goats are trending.

Plus goats are [trending](http://i.imgur.com/VLbsP45.jpg).

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[–] id 0 points 2 points 2 points (+2|-0) 3.8 years ago

...woah

...woah

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[–] ciaran 0 points 2 points 2 points (+2|-0) 4.3 years ago

And have it in a boat.

And have it in a boat.

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[–] Cameron 0 points 0 points 0 points (+0|-0) 3.2 years ago

you win!

you win!

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[–] Brian 0 points 14 points 14 points (+14|-0) 4.3 years ago

Much, much better than WhoaVerse. Hopefully theres a way to change the names of subverses like "ideasforwhoaverse".

Much, much better than WhoaVerse. Hopefully theres a way to change the names of subverses like "ideasforwhoaverse".

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[–] Atko [S] 0 points 3 points 3 points (+3|-0) 4.3 years ago

Thanks! Sure thing, it will take a while and it will take quite a bit of effort, but everything should work out in the end.

Thanks! Sure thing, it will take a while and it will take quite a bit of effort, but everything should work out in the end.

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[–] flyawayhigh 0 points 10 points 10 points (+10|-0) 4.3 years ago

WhoaVerse is difficult to pronounce and it is difficult to write and remember.

That's because it should be spelled WoahVerse

Shouldn't you pick something that is a .COM?

masterverse.com ... is not taken ... I need TIME TO THINK!!

>WhoaVerse is difficult to pronounce and it is difficult to write and remember. 

That's because it should be spelled *WoahVerse*

Shouldn't you pick something that is a .COM?

masterverse.com  ... is not taken ... I need TIME TO THINK!!

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[–] Nameless 0 points 13 points 13 points (+13|-0) 4.3 years ago

I guess that means I'll be detained. ;-)

I guess that means I'll be [detained](http://u.cubeupload.com/Nameless/iYCthr.png). ;-)

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[–] Teh_Sauce_Guy 0 points 10 points 10 points (+10|-0) 4.3 years ago

vo-at.co = vo atco = vo atko = atko

It was under our noses the whole time!

vo-at.co = vo atco = vo atko = atko

It was under our noses the whole time!

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[–] Atko [S] 0 points 10 points 10 points (+10|-0) 4.3 years ago

I... I'm busted. :)

I... I'm busted. :)

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[–] MrHarryReems 0 points 10 points 10 points (+10|-0) 4.3 years ago

FWIW, I'm not a fan. As KyloRen noted, it does seem to indicate a general emphasis on the upvotes. Also, I feel that not having a .com domain is a detriment.

That said, at the end of the day it doesn't make much of a difference. You can call it pooverse.tv and I'll still be here.

FWIW, I'm not a fan.  As KyloRen noted, it does seem to indicate a general emphasis on the upvotes.  Also, I feel that not having a .com domain is a detriment.

That said, at the end of the day it doesn't make much of a difference.  You can call it pooverse.tv and I'll still be here.

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[–] Teh_Sauce_Guy 0 points 4 points 4 points (+4|-0) 4.3 years ago

+1, we should call it pooverse.tv

+1, we should call it pooverse.tv

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