I think sites should have a little section in rules/guidebook along the lines of "site culture." It could outline if it is more conflict or slice of life, how often to expect events or plot advancements from staff, how long people post on average, how often they post (e.g chill site or fastpaced), if it is good for beginners etc. Basically the overall vibes but not necessarily guidelines.

Even nine people only need salaries, though? They slowed down, mentioned financial struggles, opened up donations and finally got bought and said the contributions went to paying their employees. This is all in the link I used as a reference.

And yes, economic environment affects every company, my point was “it is a risk even for giants, let alone smaller ones.” But sure, lets look at it that way: here is an exhaustive list of a good chunk of companies that laid off employees, shut down branches and you can see its between 7-20% for most part. Some are only 30~ people, some 10k+, but everyone is affected by it. You cannot deny the global-wide financial struggles.

I also realise peoples need to put money on the table, not just their passion and love for their craft. A company, even a small one, is not a charity unfortunately. It was likely survival then for them as it is now for the buyers (seriously, shares going down that badly is massive). There is a reason why most hosts are paid.

it is not about making money, it's about especially tech industry having shifted massively during the pandemic years, in a rather unsustainable environment. proboards had financial struggles during the time (they said it was a dramatic drop), and they had even launched contributors programmes to help pay for their salaries pre-being bought out. there have been a lot of cases like this during the covid times.

it does, however, mean that, these acquisitions and employees are now being laid off. the inflation is too high, the economy is uncertain worldwide and there's hardships everywhere. vertical scope (owners of pb) has 60-70% stock price drops and 23% layoffs, even big companies like microsoft are laying off 10k, metaverse for 11k+ and so on. google any company and you will see the similar major drops in stocks, big layoffs, even closing services or inflated prices compared to before.

it is not profits for companies, large or small, but layoffs and closures for stability and survival. especially in the tech industry.

really, id have thought it to be the opposite, that was one of the reasons i didn't rly bother u much lol

Yes please!! Lets make our own hype group that would be SO nice.

a site set in modern tokyo underground and organised crime, anyone? with powers and vigilantes in the mix as main interests and conflict, and an optional civilian member group. y/n?

not me realising how much of my rp love comes from being able to read others' stories, characters and their development.

when youre really into something and want to talk about it all the time but also don't want to look too clingy and enthusiastic because it can be overwhelming especially on a discord.

how tf do you balance it.

maybe my true calling is just having one character with a ton of posts and development than making lot of small ones.

im dying to find a new home for my homeless characters ;-;