Seven years ago, CounterSocial was still in beta. We had a handful of users interested in what we were trying to do and we set about drumming up interest to find more.
The premise then was as it is now: a social media experience that is COUNTER to the influence of malicious actors online. A haven that doesn't exploit, but instead allows YOU to be YOUR genuine self.
For seven years, we have been sustained by an amazing community who chips in to keep the servers online.
"...allows YOU to be YOUR genuine self."
Well said and what a mission. That is indeed what I immediately found here - safety.
Thank you CoSo
I know J has resisted before but raising pro users to $12 would get it close to funded.
I would be willing to pay the increase but obviously can't speak for anyone else.
@KGinKS @CoSoTips
I think I do the base pro amount, and another $12 via patreon(?).
Is it too much if regular users could pop in a dollar a month? Maybe after a year free? I think that would cover J's deficit as well. Is a $12 annual subscription for all too much?
Some dedicated users could offer to cover the few who can't afford even that with a #CoSoHelpingHand donation?
#$pitballing #fundraising
@CoSoTips Is it difficult to sponsor a pro account for someone else? I feel my subscrption is far beliw the value I receive. Everyday I find kindness, humor, news from trustworthy sources, music art, movies and most of all reassurance humanity still exists.
Would be happy to double my fee 🖤 🥚 🖤 or help a naut
@CoSoTips congratulations 🎊
Leaving bird and coming here was the best social media decision I've ever made. The only thing that bothers me is that I didn't do it sooner.
I deeply appreciate the sandbox and all the beautiful sandcastles. 💞
Running this place is not free and despite seven years of uninterrupted service, we have not "broken even" once. Our intrepid creator has covered the difference out of his pocket since CounterSocial began.
That's 84 months of servers, bandwidth, administration, maintenance, performance scaling, monitoring, analytics, community moderation, user management, legal, compliance, graphic design, software development and threat mitigation. 💰💰💰
You can help. Spread the word, and go Pro if you can.