My thoughts on the current ads: At first I was fuming because we have ALL have had bad experiences with costly subscriptions on apps from google play store and the app store. But based on the fact that the devs have delivered all the time, took the time to answer peoples’ questions and resolve any problem or concern, I wouldn’t worry about them becoming sellouts and hitting us with paywalls. We know these guys, and I have argued with Ruffner and Shimb with more times than I can count, but they still gave me respect and heard me out everytime. To the people that are freaking out over the introduction of ads and stuff I get it, today’s media is oversaturated with gambling ads, and $35 subscriptions just to use an app. But to anyone complaining about premium its been an OPTIONAL in-app purchase since the dawn of time. The way I see it, if there’s no pop up ads, a costly subscription to even use Verdict, or those godforsaken watch an ad videos to use the app I’m fine with that. If the ads are just like the way there are now, I don’t have any issue with it. Ads suck, BUT Verdict needs money to be able to do more stuff like fixing glitches, working on updates and other shit. Would you rather them get that money by shoving a $40 subscription in your face or the occassional ad? Would you rather see a rainbet ad or be unable to DM friends because the devs don’t have the funds to fix it? Right now, I’m okay with this, but I am still unsure about this new change. But what I am sure about is that the devs will manage this change with everyone’s opinions in mind. But I swear to God if this ages like milk I’m gonna crash tf out.

🚨 I NEED LEGAL ADVICE FROM THE VERDICT COMMUNITY 🚨 I’m seriously considering divorce and need to know if I have grounds. ⚖️😂 I came upstairs after working in the basement and CAUGHT MY WIFE WATCHING POWER SLAP. 😳 Not UFC. Not ONE. Not even some random regional MMA. POWER. SLAP. 🤦‍♂️And like right into it !! I stood there in complete disbelief as the woman I married willingly watched two grown men take turns getting slapped in the face while apparently calling it a sport. I’m no lawyer, but I’m pretty sure this falls under “irreconcilable differences.” So I’m asking the legal experts of VERDICT: Do I have grounds for divorce, or am I legally obligated to give her custody of the TV and move into the basement permanently? 😂 Please cite your case law, precedents, and absolutely ridiculous legal opinions below. VERDICT COMMUNITY… I NEED JUSTICE. ⚖️🤣

Volk has promised his Featherweight Title bout with Movsar won’t be boring and has gone as far as DARING him to wrestle. 😭 Here’s what our king said: "It ain't going to be a boring fight with me because you ain't holding me down. I can guarantee you that." "I don't want you to feel like you have to strike with me. I don't want any excuses. I want you trying to spam the wrestling because I know you ain't going to get them. Even if you did get me to the ground, I'm bouncing straight back up and I'm going to force you to fight on the feet anyway." "Movsar is a big threat to everyone because of that gas tank, because of that ground game, because of the wrestling offense that he has. It's just not the biggest threat to me. That don't work on me. I can do that forever." "He's gonna be put on the feet with me and that's gonna end bad for him. I truly do believe that." 🇦🇺👑

I personally haven't seen any ads on here yet, but my app also seems to update last usually. Regardless I will give my opinion, and this is not meant to be ill-willed, im just curious if anyone else shares my opinion. Firstly, I FULLY understand why this app would have advertisements, and I absolutely support the dev team finding ways to compensate themselves for the time/effort put into this app, because you all deserve it. That being said I personally have truly idealistic issues with advertisement in general. If i am in need of a product I will go and find it. Rampant consumerism is one of the biggest reasons why most people in the world (Specifically the western hemisphere/USA in general) are so financially ruined and mentally dependent on material items. Personally, I think advertisements should be completely illegal, but thats a LONG debate for a different platform. My biggest personal issue with ads being implented on Verdict is the fact that this app has been ad-free for the entire half-decade that I've been using it, without any payment required. Now users will need to pay for Premium, in order to get the exact same service that has been provided for free for the last 5+ years, and THAT is where I see a big issue. I would GLADLY pay a flat fee in the app store to download the app, and stay ad-free. As opposed to paying a monthly fee for a service that Ive been getting for free for the 5 years previously. This would also help filter out majority of the annoying and immature users who just spam dumb posts and filler. That is just my personal opinion, again I want to say Im grateful for all the devs who put time into making this platform usable for everyone, and I firmly believe you should be compensated for your time. Although going about it in this frankly predatory way will certainly leave a sour taste for me and many other users. Not going to be dramatic and say Im quitting the app if we get ads, but two things that pushed me away from Insta and X were the ads and the loud casuals, both of which seem to be making a home here in this app. Thoughts, opinions?

Just throwing this out there - Diego Lopes v Paddy Pimblett? We’ve seen these two be linked with other fighters a lot - Lopes v Oliveira, Paddy v Oliveira, Paddy v Salkilld…but what about against each other. Currently these are the only two top lightweights who’ve said they 100% have fight news, with Lopes saying today via his IG that a fight is coming soon. Especially since Oliveira has said he doesn’t have a fight booked, could these two be up against each other?

This app has been doing everything right, optional subscribtion, constantly improving, no intrusive ads. Now we're going one step to the wrong side. Im getting an add every 3 posts when theres still obvious UX issues and bugs that need to be fixed. If it goes this direction of slow updates and increases in monitization I think alot of people will go to alternatives very quickly.