Originally Posted by
mdilthey
I said a bunch of things about what I actually thought about the bullying issues and the website itself last time this conversation went around, which I deleted in the interest of protecting Neil from bad press. But, I do have critiques. I don't think it's unreasonable for new users asking about platforms to know both sides of the argument.
As I said earlier, I don't have a dog in this fight.
But, as a neutral observer, I think you come off worse. It seems that you have some kind of bug up your ass about the site. It may not be to your taste, and could be more polished, and maybe the semantics of the word donation bother you.
However, I'm of the "If you can't say anything nice......" school, and suggest that you might post alternative site options rather than attack this one.
FWIW - I also have some issues with the word donation in this context because it carries certain implications, but other than the choice of words don't see anything wrong. In Neil's shoes I might call it a voluntary payment or something, but our language lacks a word for an optional payment to a business enterprise.
If the objection is that Neil draws personal income from the site, I feel it's strictly between him and the IRS, and I don't feel he owes anyone else an accounting or explanation. Keep in mind that plenty (most) charities likewise have paid employees living of the donations.
to Neil, best wishes. To others, post, read, make a payment if you wish, don't if you don't, or feel free to ignore it if you don't like it.