Support Phaant
As a community, we are building this together. As a Social Purpose Corporation, doing good by our community, employees, and users is key. We want this to be user-funded. You can help us build a people-centered financial model. By building this with community dollars, we can create a better experience for everyone.
Why is your financial support important? The goal of Phaant is to provide a place for anyone to collect and save their history and stories as a way to build connection and community. With funding from community members who have the means, we will be able to cover operating costs, develop and build new features and services, and pay our team members living wages. Supporting Phaant on a monthly basis is an investment in the community and a way to make sure anyone can participate, regardless of income. With your help, Phaant can be enjoyed for years to come through collective support.
You can choose how much and how often to give and know that you are helping us to create a prosocial community. Much like a library, we want Phaant to be there for anyone no matter their income, so we are committed to:
No paywalls - A paywall would limit the stories on Phaant to only those that have the means to pay for it. This is a shared space where we create the community together according to what we each have to offer.
No advertising - Advertising is invasive and relies heavily on harvesting personal information about you to better serve you ads. We want you to be in control of your stories and personal information.
No exploitation - If you are using a social media platform for free, then you are the product. The “user as product” model sets a standard for “connection” that is just about marketing oneself. Emphasis is put on being liked, looking good, and filtering your true self to gain followers. This is not how intimacy and true connection is formed.
If you would like to learn more about how we are working to pay the bills, email: contact@phaant.com