I still go to Voat and am still a member but, Phuks has really siphoned the cream-of-the-crop from Voat, relative to content posting and maintaining a great board.
I was just on Voat, getting ready to post something about vile property tax laws perpetrated upon the citizens of Cook county, U. S of A and as I looked and read some posts I just said "forget it, I'll try another day."
The attacks to drive away Moderates were obvious but extremely effective. Those in charge of the site disappeared until users see seemingly disingenuous statements addressing the upset Voaters.