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I think a few clarifications are necessary...
1. A good part of you suggested that we should introduce a subscription of a few euros as if that would solve something...
It was never about money. ALL of our staff members did voluntary work. No one earns money here, it was and it is a hobby for everyone. That is the purpose of a site like FileList, to be free, people donate as much as they want and when they want. The community has kept the site alive all this time. That's why you didn't see ads, weren't bombarded with messages about donations, etc. The donations covered the necessary costs and everything was OK all this time.
2. Let's leave the conspiracy theories aside. Not everything is a conspiracy...
Since 2020 I've been trying to leave the site to someone else... I've tried 2 times already. These things take time, trust is hard to win, you don't know a person in 1-2 months so that I can leave the site to anyone that pops up now.
Just the idea that someone comes and starts thinking of this site as a business and starts making money with it and that's enough. I don't want anyone to destroy what FileList meant and means.
3. Related to alternatives because people kept asking. If we find a good alternative, I promise to let you know here. Don't create accounts on all kind of websites. Not everywhere is like it was on FileList, don't be naive. Be careful where you register. Be patient as there is time... do not rush.
4. Related to the database... it will be completely deleted at the end. All users benefit from security and anonymity. So for all those who ask for the database, it is more than obvious that we will never give it to anyone.
1. A good part of you suggested that we should introduce a subscription of a few euros as if that would solve something...
It was never about money. ALL of our staff members did voluntary work. No one earns money here, it was and it is a hobby for everyone. That is the purpose of a site like FileList, to be free, people donate as much as they want and when they want. The community has kept the site alive all this time. That's why you didn't see ads, weren't bombarded with messages about donations, etc. The donations covered the necessary costs and everything was OK all this time.
2. Let's leave the conspiracy theories aside. Not everything is a conspiracy...
Since 2020 I've been trying to leave the site to someone else... I've tried 2 times already. These things take time, trust is hard to win, you don't know a person in 1-2 months so that I can leave the site to anyone that pops up now.
Just the idea that someone comes and starts thinking of this site as a business and starts making money with it and that's enough. I don't want anyone to destroy what FileList meant and means.
3. Related to alternatives because people kept asking. If we find a good alternative, I promise to let you know here. Don't create accounts on all kind of websites. Not everywhere is like it was on FileList, don't be naive. Be careful where you register. Be patient as there is time... do not rush.
4. Related to the database... it will be completely deleted at the end. All users benefit from security and anonymity. So for all those who ask for the database, it is more than obvious that we will never give it to anyone.
