You are correct that many of the recent changes have spurred many Reddit users to find alternative websites. I saw Whoaverse posted and decided to check it out. If you want this to become a true alternative, I would suggest recognizing many of the things that Reddit did wrong to displease the userbase (censorship, vote system modifications, ect..)

As for the money, you could always add advertisements to help cover costs. I honestly don't believe, if placed properly, ads would stop people from joining and being active, especially if you offered a way to remove them (for a price of course). Also wouldn't hurt to have merchandise (tshirts, coffee mugs ect..) with the Whoaverse name/logo on it that users could purchase that would also help cover the costs AND help with exposure for the site.

I am unfortunately not a programmer or I would assist with updating/completing the scripts. I do however have experience with managing websites and being user support (my real job is an account manager for a digital software company), so if you would like to talk or bounce some ideas off me, just let me know.

That's why I'm here : )

p.s. we need to get whoaverse on the AddThis plugin so users can find content online and then press add this and submit it to whoaverse.

I think that reddits biggest mistake is that while it is powered by its users, it feels undemocratic. Simply allowing users to vote on sitewide changes and the mods for subs will go a long way to making this a viable site in the long run

I'm a knee-jerk Redditor. Just show me where to donate. Please stick with it, your site can be the hero that we want, and need.

woo hoo!!, I get to be here at the beginning!!!

Just took a look at the code base. C#! I like it. I've been a .NETer for ever so just wanted to say good job, I'm impressed.

See my username for why I am here. Wanted to check things out, plant a flag, and hopefully make this site grow. Not a programmer but am willing to help any way I can. Best of luck!

Hiya! You're doing fantastic work over here. If you ever get the funds to make this website handle new users, I'll probably end up moving here. Reddit's become quite the shithole.

Can I make a feature suggestion while I'm here?

One of the main things people liked about reddit's old system is that they could see the upvote/downvote ratio on comments, just like on posts, using third party plug-ins. I think it would be wonderful if you could implement that feature by default.

First of all, you need to give the comments box a different color outline. I can;t ever find it. Second, every time I close my browser and reopen, I have to log back in. It's supposed to "remember me." Third, I can't see a list of my subscribed subs.

For the most part, Reddit was perfect before they started censoring everything and removed the vote visibility. How come this site doesn;t have vote visibility yet? Seems to be the straw that broke the camel's back as they say...

I'm miserable at anything code related and can't be any use there, but if you need any admin help, I'd be more than happy to pitch in.

If this site lives up to it's potential (and throws some new paint on the walls, gets a little more organized), I feel it can certainly become a home for Reddugees.

I have a significant bunch of hardware left over from a prior project, and I can arrange low cost colocation. Let me know if interested.

Can't you just start a kickstarter or similar?

somesome of the upgrades reddit makes?

Obviously we don't like the recent removal of vote totals. No idea if people will stay mad long enough to migrate. Guess we'll see. I always thought the power of reddit was that if you don't like something you make a subreddit and change it. But what do you do when there is a sitewide change you don't like? Hmmmm.

you could make a post like.."help wanted"

I guess there would be some people wiling to help. We need a place to go. And this is up and running.

What kind of help do you need ?

There is a lot of talent around..and this looks like fun project. Just do not go corporate. When big corporations start to influence stuff...digg and reddit happen

And..take it easy...no biggy

I take it there aren't that many users to begin with...since I was able to get my name as a username haha. I will be using this site a lot more.

As an alienated redditor, the censoring lead to quality issues with whom would bother in certain regards.

As a person with hope, I wish you the best if you truly want to expand. If you are looking for help with direction, crowd sourcing like this and making it an organization based on those principles will certainly prove a blessing.

I'd love to help you, I have applied myself to studying sales over the years, working for myself out of farmers markets, seeing what works and studying people. I'm mostly interested in the reflections other vendors have along with concerns from my customers about our society and direction.

With that said, I'm curious as to how far you are willing to go. You have a very unique opportunity here to capitalize, and you know that. I would like to help you if you are willing, but there is much to discuss. Mostly pertaining towards what type of corporation or organization you want. Regardless, kick starting is available and you already have the viral option to go from an alpha and grow when your ready. Identifying these steps and working towards those ends if crowdsourced could take very little time.

Hi,

Really like what you're up to here. Would love to help with what I can. Let me know :).

The whole structure of reddit is breaking down. Most of us have realized that it is just a sham. There is no community in there. The subs mods dont care about anything but control of content and easy workload.

The admin team is the worse. They have no accountability and shadow ban anyone that questions them. And when you ask why no responce. This seems like a viable alternitive honestly. I like the layout myself. I also like the mascot. This could be something great.

One question how do you make a subverse? My family and I collect lego and I didnt see that. Was wondering if we asked you or made one. It says you can make them but I dont see how to.

whoaverse gold?

On a serious note why not charge a small fee to enable extra features on subs. If I had a pre configured stylesheet and the ability to put my own banner (or ad) on the side bar and header I'd be willing to pay $5 or $10 a month.

I have been programming in python for about a year.

I would be happy to lend you a hand if you need it.

Link to the github? My github username is wykleph if you want to add me as a collaborator.

Please give us a reddit competitor... As long as you stay in ultimate control and don't get suicided... We need someone to keep a watchful eye over our new home.

Instead of donations could you make an optional 'purchase server time' button? It's not a donation and you wouldn't have to fight the non-profit issues.

Edit: Sweet site btw.

Oh man, I'm excited.

Does this have vote fuzzing like reddit?

do a Kickstarter know!

The iron is hot and you're in a great position to do this!

I was incredibly excited about this website initially.

A reddit clone which doesn't censor content or compromise peoples privacy?

Incredibly disgusted to see the admin already censoring completely legal discussion and boards being created.

I won't be staying.