To: The Chive & Chive Media Group

For more than a decade, The Chive has been more than a website — it’s been a community. It’s where millions of us have found laughter, beauty, random memes, clever thoughts, wild stupidity, and pure love.

Every day, over 670,000 Chivers log on and create more than 21 million moments of joy. That’s not just content — that’s connection. And yet, recent changes have stripped away what made The Chive unique. Long-time fans and loyal contributors feel left behind, and the community that built this site is fading.

We’re not asking you to abandon your growth or mission. We’re asking you to offer choice:

Restore the spirit of The Chive with an option for classic content (Hotness, RAKs, and user-driven fun).
Explore a paid membership tier (Chive+, Chive Classic, or whatever name you choose) to keep advertisers safe while letting loyal users keep what they love.
Recognize that this community isn’t just about content — it’s about people. Chivers are the ones who buy the merch, donate to Chive Charities, and spread the brand across the world.
This isn’t about NSFW tags alone. It’s about kindness, connection, and the heartbeat of The Chive. From Random Acts of Kindness to charity drives, from duckies on car windows to KCCO flags on mountaintops, The Chive has always been about people first.

We, the undersigned, ask you to honor that legacy. Bring back the spirit of The Chive. Give us the option to choose.

KCCO.