Ebele: An Idea for a Kinder Web
The Real Pattern: Where Did the Kind People Go?
We see videos of bad behavior going viral, rewarding harm with likes and views. This endless cycle of negativity has left millions of good people tired of navigating online "mud."
Many have simply abandoned these platforms, feeling unsafe and unheard. The pattern isn't that people have gotten meaner; it's that the kind and good people have gotten less online.
Ebele is designed to be a sanctuary for these millions—a place where genuine interaction can flourish again.
The "What": The Ebele Solution
Ebele is born from a profound care for the person behind every screen. Our mission is to cultivate an online space where every interaction is infused with respect, empathy, and a genuine desire to uplift.
We want to "teach people how to fish" for kindness and positive interaction online. Here is the solution:
Respect as a Foundation: Treat others as a human being, with the same respect you'd offer in a face-to-face conversation.
The "Kindness Clause": Users will sign an explicit "kindness clause" upon joining, committing to respectful and constructive engagement. This isn't about stifling disagreement; it's about guiding voices to be spoken more peacefully.
No "Thumbs Down" for Humans: There will be no "thumbs down" or "dislike" options on user content. If content isn't appealing, users simply move on. The focus is solely on positive affirmation.
Constructive, Not Cruel: Users can express disagreement, but within a framework of building up, not breaking down. Instead of "I don't like that," the encouragement is, "Perhaps it could be done differently in this way..."
Promoting Positive Sharing: Ebele encourages sharing the good in life: your animals, friends, family, dinners, happiness, love, art, and personal strengths.
AI as a Companion: Each user will have a personal AI companion to help them refine their responses, suggesting ways to articulate negative thoughts in a constructive manner.
A Safe Space for All: Ebele is a sanctuary, especially for children under 18. It's free from trolling, hate speech, and inappropriate content, allowing users to shine brighter without fear.
The "Blueprint": A Path for a Kinder Internet
This section is for anyone with the resources, knowledge, or will to bring this vision to life. This is the "how."
User Profiles & Sharing: A social media-style platform for sharing videos, photos, and stories focused on positive life experiences.
Feedback & Interaction:
"Thumbs Up" Only.
An AI-powered filter to flag negative comments before they are posted, prompting the user to rephrase them constructively.
A moderation team to review flagged content.
Personal AI Companion: An AI that learns the user's goals for positive contribution and provides real-time, supportive suggestions.
"Kindness Clause" Enforcement: A mandatory agreement at signup and clear guidelines on acceptable content (no nudity, violence, hate speech, etc.).
Technical Foundation: A robust, secure, and scalable web platform.
An Invitation: Will You Help Build It?
This project, Ebele, is a meticulously outlined blueprint for a kinder digital world.
As a mother whose own son is now exploring the internet, I am personally committed to seeing this vision come to life.
This is not about personal ownership; it's about the collective good. I believe that Ebele, meaning "good gift" and "kindness," is a gift that truly needs to exist.
If you, reading this, have the resources—the time, the effort, the financial means, or the technical expertise—to bring this vision to a larger scale, we implore you: take this blueprint freely.
Take it, build it, and make it available. You are welcome to the name Ebele.org (a name secured for just $6 and offered freely to anyone who can bring this blueprint to life).
The Market for Kindness
A successful platform can achieve a great return on investment, perhaps through ethical advertisement, while maintaining the core mission. The goal isn't profit, but if profit helps bring Ebele to life, it serves the greater purpose. Think of the millions of kind people who have left other platforms. That is your market.
A Final Thought
If building Ebele isn't for you, we ask only this: keep Ebele's mission in your heart. The next time you're online, remember the person behind the screen. Choose to build up instead of break down.
In that act, you are donating back your kindness—the most valuable contribution of all.