SMRTR TechMar 26, 2025Daily.dev

A new social app is fighting rage-bait

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Sez Us, a new social app founded by Joe Trippi, aims to create a platform free from rage-bait and inflammatory content. Unlike other social networks that incentivize controversial posts for views, Sez Us allows users to rate content based on factors like approval, influence, and politeness. The goal is to encourage civil discourse and discourage inflammatory statements. While changing online behavior is challenging, this experiment in community-driven moderation could inspire other platforms to rethink their approach to content.

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