Social media has long been a battleground. Outrage fuels engagement. Misinformation spreads faster than facts. Bad actors thrive while reasonable voices get drowned out. Sez Us is stepping in with a different approach—one that rewards thoughtful discussion and holds users accountable for how they interact.
Launched today, Sez Us is a new social network built around reputation, trust, and user-driven moderation. Unlike traditional platforms that amplify controversy for profit, this one is designed to keep conversations civil by making reputation the currency.
A System That Promotes Real Conversations
The platform uses a reputation-based scoring system that determines how far a post spreads. Users rate posts and interactions, influencing both their own reputation and that of others. This means posts that add value rise, while those filled with insults or disinformation sink—without the need for invisible algorithms pulling the strings.
Sez Us also eliminates fake, anonymous accounts. Bots and trolls rely on anonymity to spread chaos. On this platform, users must stand behind their words.
Joe Trippi, CEO of Sez Us, says this shift is long overdue. “People should be able to discuss politics, social issues, or personal interests without being drowned out by hate and misinformation. Sez Us makes sure civil conversations get the attention they deserve, while trolls learn that free speech doesn’t mean free reach.”
Breaking the Cycle of Algorithmic Manipulation
Most social media platforms thrive on outrage. Algorithms prioritize content that sparks anger because it keeps people engaged. The more conflict, the more ad revenue.
Sez Us turns that model upside down. Instead of rewarding anger, it rewards thoughtful engagement. Users decide what deserves attention. This approach removes the incentive for extreme content, making space for discussions that are actually productive.
Co-founder Yevgeny Simkin has experience in building pro-democracy platforms. He previously created SamizdatOnline.org, a tool that helps people in authoritarian countries access banned news. “The goal is the same: to give people a place to exchange ideas without manipulation or censorship,” he explains.
Own Your Identity, Own Your Content
Sez Us isn’t just about conversations. It’s also about control. Unlike major platforms that profit off user data, Sez Us puts users in charge.
- No personal data is sold to third parties.
- Members can transfer their content and reputation scores to other platforms.
- The only information stored is an anonymized phone number.
This approach aligns Sez Us with Project Liberty, a movement pushing for decentralized, user-controlled social networks. The platform uses Frequency, a technology that allows users to carry their digital identity across multiple networks without being locked into one company’s ecosystem.
Backed by Big Names
Sez Us launched with 10,000 users and a lineup of high-profile supporters. Key investors and advisors include:
- Richard A. Gephardt, former U.S. congressman and co-chair of the Council for Responsible Social Media
- General Wesley K. Clark, former NATO Supreme Allied Commander
- Reed Galen, co-founder of The Lincoln Project
- Adam Kinzinger, former U.S. representative and CNN political commentator
This level of backing signals serious intent: Sez Us isn’t just another social network trying to grab attention—it’s built to change how online conversations work.
Ready for a Social Media Reset?
Sez Us is now available in the Apple App Store and Google Play Store. Whether it succeeds depends on whether people are ready to ditch toxicity and demand better.
For those tired of endless arguments, shadowy algorithms, and platforms that reward bad behavior, this could be the reset button social media needs.