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BE LOUD.
BE YOU.
BE
SEEN.

A social community and marketplace for the counter-culture — moto, metal, goth, punk, alt, occult, tattoos, zine. Chronological feeds, humans on support, and a shop for every maker who’s tired of paying to exist.

FREE FOREVER
$ 20
BETA VENDOR SLOTS OPEN
0
ALGORITHM. 100% CHRONOLOGICAL
100 %
TO BE SEEN
$ 20
/   MANIFESTO
/   ISSUE 01

The big platforms sold the scene for ad dollars. Creators pay to be seen. Accounts vanish without appeal. We’re building the opposite.

PRINCIPLES · V1 · APR 2026

WHAT WE WON'T DO.

01

No Pay-to-Play

Your post reaches everyone who follows you. In order. Every time.

02

NO SHADOW BANS

If we act, a human tells you why and you can appeal in 48 hours.

03

NO DATA AUCTION

We don’t sell your feed behavior. We don’t collect it to sell.

04

NO ENGAGEMENT BAIT

Likes don’t decide who sees what. Time and follows do.

05

NO AI SLOP

Generated inventory, fake profiles, and dropship spam get pulled on sight.

06

NO LANDLORD FEES

Beta vendors lock in lifetime reduced rates. Keep your cut.

WHAT YOU GET · MVP LAUNCH

THREE THINGS FIRST.

I.

BETA · NOW

SOCIAL

Chronological feed, groups, events, messages, profiles. All of it. None of it gated.

II.

PUBLIC · 2027

MARKETPLACE

Shops tied to business profiles. Simple payment processing and payouts.

III.

PUBLIC · 2027

LOUD CLUB

Points earned across the site spend with participating vendors and unlock perks.

For the Makers, Creators and Shop Owners

SET UP YOUR SHOP.
KEEP YOUR CUT.

The first 50 beta vendors lock in reduced transaction fees for life, get a verified badge, and a seat at the table when we decide how Marketplace launches publicly this summer.

Lifetime Reduced Fees

Locked-in rate on every transaction, forever.

Verified vendor badge

Trust built in, visible on every post.

Direct build input

Private group with the team building Marketplace.

Free migration help

We'll move your Etsy or Shopify listings for you.

ASK AWAY.

Is this really free?

Yes. The whole beta is free. Transaction fees only kick in when Marketplace opens — and beta vendors lock in a reduced lifetime rate.

Why not just stay on Meta / Etsy?

You can! But your reach is being throttled, your account can disappear overnight, and your customers are being charged more so the platform makes more. We think small shops deserve better.

How are you moderating?

Humans. Community-elected trust leads + full-time staff. If we take action on a post or account, we tell you why and you can appeal in 48 hours.

What about shipping and payments?

When Marketplace launches you get paid directly either manually or automatically at a schedule you can set, we never hold your money. 

We don't do any shipping for you but you will be able to setup shipping zones in your shop so you can charge appropriate shipping for your items. 

When does Marketplace open?

Beta vendors get early access this summer. Public launch is planned for Q4 2026.

◆ LAST CALL BEFORE THE DOORS OPEN ◆

GET LOUD
WITH US.