The conversations around social media and its function in society can be a bit of a mixed bag these days. Some are die-hard believers and use Instagram and Facebook as their main business platforms while others believe the mental health implications are the downfall of the next generation. Aligned Social is a brand new social media app about to hit the market and its goal is to disrupt what social media has become, transport us back to what it once was, and propel us into the future of what it could be.
It all comes down to human connection. That is what social media was created for and what most of us are still looking for when we log in. We want to see the friendly faces of people we know in real life, the ones we’ve lost track of over the years, like-minded people who are out there being the best versions of themselves and failing spectacularly along the way. We’re looking for something real.
Yet over time, social media platforms have become too big for their britches. Ever-changing technology and users with little knowledge of the ins and outs made way for the big, bad Algorithm, whose agenda both stifles original content and pushes propaganda, deciding for you what you want to see.
Aligned Social is here to shake things up.
The goal is to give the power back to the people and focus on overall mental health. An impressive group of female entrepreneurs and spiritual Healers has created a platform that is meant to enhance the average person’s life, encouraging growth and positivity. Aligned Social is an agenda-free, filter-free, and judgment-free space to share and connect with like-minded people from all over the world, all without manipulation or censorship. They are not interested in playing games for their own gains; they are creating true connection.
The app features several unique qualities, including a chronological feed, a common user request certain other platforms have turned a deaf ear to for years. This means upon logging in, the feed shows posts in the order they were posted, all posts the user has curated themselves with a list of favorite must-see accounts. No more scrolling through spam posts or what other people deem “worthy.” It’s time to take back the control over what we consume.
Aligned Social is also tackling the mental health implications of social media by working closely with both scientists and mental health professionals. The app features health and wellbeing resources where science meets spirituality, doing so with zero filters. This encourages users to show up authentically as themselves. For those who aren’t quite sure what that means for them, these same professionals have come up with posting prompts for healthy inspiration and introspection. They’ve thought of everything!
If showing up authentically sounds a little scary, the platform has set their users up for success there, too. Aligned Social has a zero-tolerance harassment policy, one which they plan to actually enforce. What a concept! A skilled team will be working behind the scenes to combat and address any behavior that goes against their policies, promptly and effectively. Support will also be provided to the victims of any cyberbullying, ensuring all parties’ needs are met. A refreshing approach, to say the least.
These extraordinary attributes will be in addition to all of the features we have grown to love from existing social platforms:
Individual profiles and user search abilities
Activity feeds and notifications
Comments and reactions
Communities: private and public, join recommendations
Content: search by hashtag, mentions, suggestions
These fierce women have taken the best of what we already love about social media and simply made it better. They’ve removed the detriments and paved the way for positive connection. What more could we ask for?
The buzz around this newest social media platform is palpable. This is what we’ve all been waiting for, whether we knew it until now or not. As it stands, Aligned Social is in its beginning phases of production with a clear vision of where it’s going. To get in on the ground floor of the new frontier of social media, consider heading over to the official Kickstarter page and donating to the project. Your own mental health will thank you, but the next generation of social butterflies will thank you even more.
Let’s move into the new frontier of social connection together with the help of Aligned Social.
