Pagebound is different from most social media. We’re focused on discussion and creating meaningful dialogue (leading to meaningful connections), which also means we operate a little differently than what you’re likely used to.
We have guidelines in place to preserve the magic of our community. We also want to be transparent about what we are and what we aren't. We aren't a fit for every user, and that's okay. Hopefully, this guide helps you decide if our community is a fit for you.
Our values:
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Discussions about books are timeless
You'll notice that posts and comments have no timestamps on Pagebound. Social media has trained us that "old" convos are no longer relevant, but when it comes to books, we don't think this should be the case. We value posts that spark discussion over memes and low effort "throwaway posts" (that does not mean we don't value humor; we love our comedians). It's a balance between fun and substance, and our users strike it well.
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Everyone is equal
We connect readers based on shared taste in books. We aren't a platform to build a following or become an influencer. In fact, we don’t show public follower accounts, and your account can be as anonymous as you choose. Here, you make friends based on the thoughts you share and your contributions to the community. We have no algorithm, so clout and drama don't win by default. Instead, we have an upvote, downvote system for community moderation.
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Everything is human
We recognize how harmful AI is to the authors & creatives in our community, which is why Pagebound is anti-AI. No AI in our features or work, ever. All recommendations on Pagebound are curated by humans, which creates real diversity in our Lists, Quests, and book recommendations. We are reminiscent of the old-school internet, when websites had personality and a friend making you a playlist meant more than an algorithm predicting your taste.
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