Christopher Bouzy
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I have been amused reading the comments on Twitter about allowing users to own part of Spoutible. Typically, before a platform like Spoutible launches, the founders raise money. For example, Spill raised over $2 million before launching. I launched Spoutible with my personal savings and donations.
08:48 AM - Aug 13, 2023
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Christopher Bouzy
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We can quickly raise money using VCs. I know because a few have already reached out via LinkedIn and Twitter. I don't and never wanted to go the VC route because Spoutible will become just another platform putting profits before its users. I didn't launch Spoutible to become rich.
08:53 AM - Aug 13, 2023
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I spent the past 5 years trying to make other platforms safer, only to watch those platforms ignore their own policies. So now it's time to prove a social media platform can be viable without targeted harassment, rampant abuse, and disinformation. If we can do it, then other platforms can do it too.
09:01 AM - Aug 13, 2023
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As for the naysayers and trolls, fuck them. They first claimed I was never going to launch the platform. Then they claimed no one would join a platform called Spoutible. When we launched, and people joined, they claimed Spoutible would be dead within a month. We continue to prove them wrong.
09:09 AM - Aug 13, 2023
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And yes, we have a comprehensive business and marketing plan. We are in the middle of a Twitter alternative race, and we can't make everything public. The competition is watching us, and we need to be several steps ahead of the competition.
09:22 AM - Aug 13, 2023
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Chuckella
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07:10 PM - Aug 14, 2023
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Trust No One, Inc.
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In response to Christopher Bouzy.
I am excited for any user ownership! I want to see @Spoutible mature, improve, and thrive. The one feature I am waiting for with bated breath, Pods. But I understand getting audio conferencing as close to right (not perfect) is a challenge.
09:10 AM - Aug 14, 2023
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Kate ChinaKatWrites
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In response to Christopher Bouzy.
Personally think Spoutible is a clever naming convention. “Spout off” is an old euphemism for airing one’s opinion. Flipping from sky (twittering birds) to sea (spouting whale) really hits the mark. And I’ll consider shares when they’re available.
08:57 AM - Aug 14, 2023
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Insley James
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In response to Christopher Bouzy.
Never invested much time in XBird, just enough to occasionally check in with favorite journalists and authors, but Mr. Bouzy, your platform, your work and your posts make me smile with gratitude. Thank you.
07:35 AM - Aug 14, 2023
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k hola (she/her)
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In response to Christopher Bouzy.
It is literally a constant I call the hater reality but I think science calls it the irrational 3% or something similar. You’ll never convince everyone and just existing means at least 3% guaranteed will vocally hate you
09:17 AM - Aug 13, 2023
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2PupsMommy
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How long might we have to save up money before we van buy a share? Do you have any idea yet?
09:16 AM - Aug 13, 2023
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