A few months ago, Dalton & Michael explained how we can damage ourselves using social media. <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RMW_33zyTK4" rel="nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RMW_33zyTK4</a> Michael put it this way, "We're living in a world where you need to be careful with your thoughts".<p>Social media can be like a minefield—people hold back or get defensive, even with friends, because of fear of judgment or backlash. We wanted to create a platform where you can speak openly about important things without damaging relationships.<p>Weave lets you start conversations with friends under an alias. Over time, as you build mutual respect and trust, you can choose to reveal your identity. It’s about creating a safe space for honesty, whether you’re talking politics, personal challenges, or just sharing ideas.<p>Key features:<p>- Anonymity that evolves: Start conversations anonymously and reveal your identity when ready.<p>- Respect: Respecting comments moves you towards mutual respect and revealing identities.<p>- Real friendships: Encourage respect and understanding, not shouting matches or echo chambers.<p>- Built-in boundaries: A safe environment where your words aren’t tied to your public profile—unless you want them to be.<p>We’re in early stages and would love your feedback. Does this idea resonate with you? Are there risks we should address or features you’d like to see?<p>Thanks so much for your time and insights. We’re excited to hear your thoughts!<p>— Mike Schoeffler, Founder
This is great a social networking platform that actually has a unique usability twist!<p>This form of gradually gaining trust to learn ones real identity feels like a part of real life that is missing online. So many more of my interactions in real life are some form of anonymous or vague idea of who someone is. Those interactions don't come with a dossier of their interactions with others for me to browse or judge them on. This feels closer to that.<p>It will be very interesting to see how people take to this.
Real names make this a non-starter for me, but I love the concept.<p>Note: “Weave lets you start conversations with friends under an alias.” I took this to mean users are expected to connect with friends who are also on the platform, and anonymous discussions arise only within or some specified distance from the user’s friend network.
Interesting idea. I was ready to sign up, but stopped at "real names only" on the sign-up form. Why can't I choose to reveal my identity to Weave later, once ready, or never?