I’ve thought about posting something like this for awhile, and since users here are now openly referencing other QVC snark pages, it’s finally time.
This site was created to continue the community we had on PT, just without all the insane rules. From the very beginning, this site has been self-funded. Operating a site like this is not cheap. I have spent many thousands keeping this going, and it hasn’t even been a year.
This was never intended to be an income source, but events over the last few months have made this feel like a part time job where I’m paying for the “privilege” of working with users who DM me with childish complaints or downright harassment. Despite my efforts, several of these assholes have created multiple accounts and continue to harass me. This is no longer fun. I am quite literally paying to be miserable on a site that was intended to be a respite.
I understand there are other sites out there. Reddit was mentioned on another thread. QVC snark forums that are part of a larger umbrella are funded by the parent company’s ad revenue and are subject to more heavy handed moderation because of this. That’s what I wanted to avoid here.
I’m tired of playing babysitter for a bunch of demented 80yo who have never heard the word “NO” in their sad selfish lives; the type of dipshits who can’t accept differing opinions. I’m tired of being harassed. I’m tired of being used. And most of all, I’m tired of PAYING for all this.
Most of you have been great and I appreciate this community, but I don’t know if I can do this anymore.
I receive harassing messages regularly, am expected to play mediator for morons, AND I have to foot the bill? Would you want to be in that position?
I’ve thought about creating a fundraiser to keep this site going, but I know no one here would donate. Let’s just be real about that. People would pitch in $5 one time, thinking it’ll pay for a month of hosting, when it’s just a drop in the bucket.
I’ve thought about including ads, but that would lead to even more complaints via DM. “Why am I seeing ads for Viagra and Silver Singles? I’m OFFENDED!” Gee Susan, maybe ask your husband. Cookies exist outside the kitchen nowadays.
Not one single person on this site has ever inquired as to the funding. I doubt most people here understand the true costs of running a site like this. I’ve mentioned the monthly cost to one user in a pleasant DM exchange, but otherwise kept it private because this site was fun at that point.
Now that we’re mentioning and directing people to other sites, I feel less appreciated than ever. Like all of this was for nothing. My time, money, and emotional energy, all for nothing, not even fun.
I spoke to the hosting company and will make a final decision before the next bill is due in approximately three weeks.
If you want heavy handed moderation, by all means, join one of the other groups.
I don’t know what else to say without sounding like even more of a bitch, so will just leave it there.
UglyBetty
each and everyone of you, and look forward to my daily interaction with everyone.
UglyBetty, you are our fearless leader and true hero here. Whatever you future decision may be, I will respect and honor your choice. Thank you from the bottom of my heart!
Maybe if I read instructions slowly and carefully, and paid a bit more attenton, it would be “one small step for mankind?”
But seriously … I have no objection to ads if that keeps this snarkingly fabulous haven alive and well. Ads are a part of today’s world, so keep on praying for “the courage to accept the things I cannot change” 
