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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Christopher Bouzy
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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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Conflicted Sister
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In response to Christopher Bouzy.
This site hasn’t failed to make strides in leaps and bounds because of what ‘they’ think. It’s succeeding anyway! Your hard work, determination and focus on providing a viable alternative to the chaos and vitriol on other platforms has been well established and received. We APPRECIATE you!
06:42 PM - Aug 17, 2023 (Edited)
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geralds1
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In response to Christopher Bouzy.
You don’t owe them an explanation
05:15 PM - Aug 17, 2023
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Caryl D
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In response to Christopher Bouzy.
I trust your intentions and skill
02:13 AM - Aug 15, 2023
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Friends of Pine Ridge Reservation
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In response to Christopher Bouzy.
I have every confidence in you and in Spoutible @cbouzy ! Keep up the great work.
12:04 AM - Aug 15, 2023
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Jasra - no DMs
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In response to Christopher Bouzy.
Hehe. I’ve been trying to figure out how much I can contribute. 😁
09:33 PM - Aug 14, 2023
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Travel Buff
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In response to Christopher Bouzy.
Well, I'm with you. Need more current news, but I've felt much better since tuning out twitter. In any case, f*ck Musk
08:00 PM - Aug 14, 2023
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Lolafromthe D
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In response to Christopher Bouzy.
When is the opportunity going to be available? Please email to let us know.
09:42 AM - Aug 14, 2023
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Rick Winschel
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In response to Christopher Bouzy.
Thank You!! This platform is needed!!
09:23 AM - Aug 14, 2023
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Dan Ehrenkrantz
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In response to Christopher Bouzy.
It always seemed “off” to me that a platform’s content creators didn’t share in the platform’s revenues. Crowdfunding isn’t a perfect answer to that problem, but it’s something. It’s a much better solution than going the VC route. We’ve seen that story play out a few times.
08:58 AM - Aug 14, 2023
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DOREEN MORRISON, PhD
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In response to Christopher Bouzy.
With you all the way Christopher!
12:57 AM - Aug 14, 2023
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LivinAloha
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In response to Christopher Bouzy.
This spout was removed because the account associated with it was suspended.
12:01 AM - Aug 14, 2023
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D C
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In response to Christopher Bouzy.
how many current Spoutible users?
11:10 PM - Aug 13, 2023
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Remo
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In response to Christopher Bouzy.
What is a VC?
10:04 PM - Aug 13, 2023
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Suzanne Chowla
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Venture Capitalist
10:31 PM - Aug 13, 2023
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Schlr
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In response to Christopher Bouzy.
Soooo, about that $100. Are you gonna let me borrow it or naw?
06:15 PM - Aug 13, 2023
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Thunderschnozzle
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In response to Christopher Bouzy.
Hey @cbouzy , I've raised this question to you a short while back, but I haven't gotten any answer (obviously you're super busy, I get it. This is not meant as a complaint). So, let me raise it again: is there any way you could modify the app to allow donations of Google play credits?
05:54 PM - Aug 13, 2023
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rob
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In response to Christopher Bouzy.
just donated again. rooting for you and the whale.
12:06 PM - Aug 13, 2023
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Dilma Arends Geerman
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.. twitter wasn’t built overnight either.. we are already enjoying whaling..
11:58 AM - Aug 13, 2023
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John Busher
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In response to Christopher Bouzy.
Congratulations and Good luck. Many people are rooting for your success.
11:51 AM - Aug 13, 2023
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Wokity McWoke-Woke (Powdered Toast, Man)
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In response to Christopher Bouzy.
"We must all face the choice between what is right, and what is easy."
— Albus Dumbledore
11:27 AM - Aug 13, 2023
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Deb Prothero
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In response to Christopher Bouzy.
If spouters have a voice: I hoped from moment I joined that Spoutible could avoid ads. The commodification of everything everywhere else makes this a very special noise-free place. If a not-for-profit option with donations is viable, I'd vote for that. If not, small biz ads would be revolutionary.
10:07 AM - Aug 13, 2023
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Randall Krause
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In response to Christopher Bouzy.
I very much appreciate what you are creating here. Bravo! Please continue!
09:34 AM - Aug 13, 2023
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