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Weave — Stop Conforming and connect
Social network that uses aliases until you build mutual respect and trust. Talk freely, express yourself without fear, and connect authentically. Strengthen friendships and see real names only when you trust each other.
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Mike Schoeffler
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1. Weave is free.
2. Posting and commenting is anonymous until you build mutual respect and then both decide to trust.
3. You're talking with a mix of friends and strangers. We pick people we think you'll like and refine as we learn more.
4. Easy to avoid anyone you find annoying without either side getting upset.
If you have any questions, fire away.
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Hunter
I think in this day and age, it's so easy to fall into the trap of starting a twitter warfare with someone. Instead, I think people should have civil conversations without those you can trust.
This is why I think Weave is such a compelling product.
Mike started his journey because he personally experienced the pain of finding the right people whom you have mutual respect with. He built a product that gives you a chance to mute those toxic voices, and helped you build friendship that truly lasts.
Lastly, I think it's so hard to build great social networks. Mike really took the time to ensure the product is built well. This is not a small feat for an indie maker who bootstrapped the whole product.
Congrats again for finally realizing your dream product to solve your own pains, Mike!
Maker
@tonyhanded Thanks Tony - we all know how toxic social media can be. I'm hoping Weave will make a dent!
Interesting take on the topic of conformity online. I wonder how you handle accountability though. Do you have processes in place for when somebody will present toxic, or hurtful opinions?
Maker
@martinmaricak It's usually a challenge to find the line between toxic and just disagreeable. We redefined this to be "whatever you, Martin, finds annoying". Could be they're trying to be offensive, maybe you can't stand their politics, it's up to you.
Click the "Mute" button and neither of you sees each other. The first time, they go away for a week (maybe they just had a bad day). Next time two weeks, eventually, forever. You don't know who you muted and they don't know either - nobody's mad.
There's a few other reasons the conversation stays nice:
1) The goal (and endorphin rush) is to earn respect (which may take you all the way to seeing real names). Nobody respects trolls.
2) Most people are talking to their friends (even if they're not sure which is which)
3) As we learn about you, we put you with people you'll like
4) Anything illegal can be reported and result in a banned user
It’s refreshing to see a social network that puts an emphasis on building new friendships!
I also like that you’re trying to tackle the issue of protecting identity while also letting people reveal their name once some trust has been built.
It’s something that has had success in dating apps so it’s good to see it being applied for building new friendships too
Nice work and congrats on the launch! 🚀
Maker
@mark_rsh Married and didn't know that. I swear : )
Which apps are worth looking at more carefully?
Interesting approach to building trust with each other while at the same time creating a space to talk freely!
So would you say that this is like a town square kind of place where people speak their mind, or more like a place where people can form their own circles?
Maker
@luke_okubo It's a combination of both. You can invite your friends, so they're part of the conversation. Weave will also place you in a group of people it thinks you will like - and refine this group as it learns more about you.
This is the opportunity to actually say what you think and find friends instead of losing them :D