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Kuerate-The privacy focused Linkedin alternative @kuerate.bsky.social · last wk.

It's confirmed- Linkedin is AI first. The core purpose has changed. LinkedIn has jumped onto AI bandwagon. Content reach at an all-time low. .From algorithm to AI?. Is Linkedin transitioning towards Gen Z? #dataprivacy #verification #linkedin app.kuerate.com/posts/cms3w8...

Scoz.App @tabno.bsky.social · 2w ago

No more spam!!!

Kuerate-The privacy focused Linkedin alternative@kuerate.bsky.social · 2w ago

Spam and Slop. Like junk food, it looks delectable and tastes great, but it’s not good for the body or mind. How to reduce spam and AI slop. Consider quality over quantity. Try Kuerate. app.kuerate.com/posts/cmru2f... #dataprivacy #verification #aislop #spam

Spam and Slop.

That’s what’s on the menu today, …actually every day. Like junk food, it looks delectable and tastes great with it’s MSG filled ingredients. But, alas, it’s not good for the body and definitely not for the mind. For many of us, it has reached tipping point. Our inboxes are filled everyday with spam and now our social platforms are groaning with slop and “targeted” content.

Approximately 392 billion emails are sent and received worldwide every day in 2026, according to Statista's series. Over 160 billion of those daily emails are spam, representing nearly 46% of all global email traffic. Only about 44% of all emails actually reach an inbox.
Executives and C-suite leaders receive 150–200+ emails per day, according to 2025 workplace data
This is why many executive outreach guides now recommend 'direct mail' over email for reaching C-suite leaders—it achieves a 91% open rate versus email's 20–30%, precisely because executives are so overwhelmed by their inboxes.

Combined with other online content, the proliferation of spam and AI-generated content represents one of the most consequential shifts since the advent of social media, and undermines trust, degrades user experience, and reshapes the economics of online attention.

Add in the complete abandonment over your data privacy by the popular professional networks, and it may explain why anxiety levels and low trust are pervasive and could be just as bad as the MSG delicacy you had for lunch. Yummy, but a price will be paid.

It is time for a quieter, values based professional network, where quality over quantity counts, and your data privacy matters. Want to reduce spam, and have an approach that minimises noise, then lets speak.

#spam #aislop #data #privacy

Scoz.App @tabno.bsky.social · 2w ago

Do something. Not nothing!

Kuerate-The privacy focused Linkedin alternative@kuerate.bsky.social · 2w ago

An Ambassador, for good? Why Kuerate? You believe in fairness, equity, & data privacy—you’re not alone. The professional world deserves better. Kuerate is a privacy-first professional network-an alternative to the incumbent. www.kuerate.com/blog/kuerate... #privacy #big-tech #linkedin #verification

You believe in fairness, equity, and data privacy—and you’re not alone. The professional world deserves better than the status quo. LinkedIn once empowered your network and opportunities, but now it’s dropped the ball on privacy, protection, and user respect. Worse, your data is shared with questionable organizations without your consent. It’s time to make a stand.

The Kuerate Alternative

Kuerate is a qualitative, privacy-first professional network designed to challenge the incumbents. We offer:
✅Complete data privacy: Your data stays yours—never shared with third parties.
✅No invasive verification: Only organization email verification—no unnecessary hurdles. ✅Curated, spam-free content: AI-filtered posts and discussions, so you only see what matters.
✅Super Events: Redefine outreach and network-building with high-impact, meaningful connections.
✅Integrated CRM: Manage relationships seamlessly, all in one place.

Our mission: To provide a quality integrated professional network that respects user data and privacy, minimizes spam, and facilitates for-good contributions.

Our Values
We stand for:
✅ Respect – For you, your time, and your data.
✅ Consideration – No spam, no noise—just meaningful interactions.
✅ Un-entitled – No gatekeeping, no elitism.
✅ Integrity – Transparency in how we handle your information.
✅ Equality – A level playing field for all professionals.
✅No ideologies. Just principles.

The Impact You’ll Drive By joining Kuerate as an ambassador, you’ll help:
✅Make charitable contributions as easy as business as usual for professionals.
✅Actively reduce unsolicited spam and outreach—so your network stays clean and valuable.
✅Respect user privacy by ensuring data is never monetized or shared.
✅Eliminate the penalty that unverified LinkedIn users face.
✅Provide a holistic, single channel for sales professionals to network, engage, and grow.

Kuerate-The privacy focused Linkedin alternative @kuerate.bsky.social · 2w ago

An Ambassador, for good? Why Kuerate? You believe in fairness, equity, & data privacy—you’re not alone. The professional world deserves better. Kuerate is a privacy-first professional network-an alternative to the incumbent. www.kuerate.com/blog/kuerate... #privacy #big-tech #linkedin #verification

Kuerate-The privacy focused Linkedin alternative @kuerate.bsky.social · 3w ago

LinkedIn takes my money. They just don't take my identity." Women are disproportionately likely to encounter this exact mismatch. Maiden name vs. married name etc. www.kuerate.com/blog/kuerate... #linkedin #dataprivacy #verified

When Verification Fails Women

LinkedIn's verification locks out women whose names changed through marriage, divorce, or safety concerns. Here's why real trust looks different.

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Kuerate-The privacy focused Linkedin alternative @kuerate.bsky.social · 4w ago

Linkedin verification-Impact on women? Professionals, disproportionately women, getting fewer profile views/distribution as LinkedIn's verification rules roll out & are uneasy about the safety implications of being more 'findable.'. app.kuerate.com/posts/cmrcx8... #linkedin #dataprivacy #verified

Kuerate-The privacy focused Linkedin alternative @kuerate.bsky.social · last mo.

We are the “frogs in boiling water” If you're on Linkedin, then you're the frog. Count how many “suggested” content pieces are on your feed. Between 40-60%. We are being manipulated Big-Tech. But, sadly, most will just accept it. The alternative. www.kuerate.com/the-alternat... #privacy #bigtech

Kuerate-The privacy focused Linkedin alternative @kuerate.bsky.social · last mo.

Hi All. We're live. The non-big-tech alternative to Linkedin. No invasive biometric verification. Just genuine outreach that's earned its place, and funds good while it's at it. app.kuerate.com #linkedin #linkedinalternative

The alternative privacy-focused professional network to LinkedIn that does good, claims back time, and helps build quality relationships, not mass campaigns.

Scoz.App @tabno.bsky.social · 2mo ago

Authors as Lone Wolves -Not successful. Book publishing=medieval gauntlet. Why cling to ancient ways that extract rent. Goodreads for example-no innovation, unhelpful, yet writers remain. Why? Start collaboration. Share knowledge, collective forums. Start app.scoz.app #booksky #books #authorsky

Authors as lone wolves are not succesful

Scoz.App @tabno.bsky.social · 3mo ago

Authors. Is your subscription costs getting too much? What tools are essential? Subscriptions quickly blow the budget. How to monitor and manage subscriptions. Scoz.App includes the Subscription manager. Get it free (www.scoz.app) #WritingCommunity, #AmWriting, #AuthorLife #IndieAuthor

Scoz.App @tabno.bsky.social · 3mo ago

Authors. Is your subscription costs getting too much? What tools are essential? Subscriptions quickly blow the budget. How to monitor and manage subscriptions. Scoz.App includes the Subscription manager. Get it free (www.scoz.app) #WritingCommunity, #AmWriting, #AuthorLife #IndieAuthor

Scoz.App @tabno.bsky.social · 3mo ago

3 obvious but rarely discussed things to know when starting as an author Publishing a book is brutally hard despite what the glamourati may say. #WritingCommunity, #AmWriting, #AuthorLife youtu.be/6H0Uy2tL0rk

3 things no-one tells you about publishing a book

YouTube video by Scoz.App-For writers who want to publish

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Scoz.App @tabno.bsky.social · 3mo ago

IYKYK: "Ars Gratia artist" art for art sake #booksky #books #authors

Scoz.App @tabno.bsky.social · 3mo ago

An authors checklist for publishing your book? Are there any integrated publishing checklists? Don't get lost publishing your book, get an integrated checklist with actions, dates, contacts and resources. Keeping things on track www.scoz.app #BookSky, #WritingCommunity, #BookTok #bookreview #books

Scoz.App @tabno.bsky.social · 4mo ago

Writers-The quest for the perfect software tool. Multiple trial and errors. What about productivity? A game changer? Includes, Planning & project tracking, Tasks, Contacts, Scheduling Other free tools here - Forum. (app.scoz.app). #BookSky, #WritingCommunity, #BookTok #bookreview #books

Scoz.App @tabno.bsky.social · 4mo ago

Do authors need a CRM? consider all the relationships needed. Reviewers, editors, publishers, literary agents, booksellers.. Just one contact could mean the world of difference!!! Don’t let that happen. Get it free. www.scoz.app #booksky #books #authorsky #SelfPublishing #IndieAuth

Scoz.App @tabno.bsky.social · 4mo ago

Can a Lone Genius publish a book today? Being an author means fighting on 3 fronts. Write something worth reading, market it, and promote it... It’s time for a modern and stress free solution to the chaos of publishing. And, it’s free. Give it a try. scoz.app #booksky #books #authorsky

Scoz.App-The Author Control Hub. Your Dashboard to getting published - Scoz.App

Finishing your manuscript is only the beginning.Too many gifted authors get stuck after the creative work is complete.What is required to publish a book?Scoz.App The Author Control Hub. Your Dashboard...

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Scoz.App @tabno.bsky.social · 4mo ago

It is overdue to bring the process of getting a book published up to modern standards and have an efficient and structured authors toolkit for new and indie authors. #BookSky, #WritingCommunity, #BookTok #bookreview #books

Scoz.App @tabno.bsky.social · 4mo ago

It is overdue to bring the process of getting a book published up to modern standards and have an efficient and structured authors toolkit for new and indie authors. #BookSky, #WritingCommunity, #BookTok #bookreview #books

Scoz.App @tabno.bsky.social · 4mo ago

Q: How do authors keep track of manuscript submissions? A: Some services but most authors use a spreadsheet Scoz.App: Has an easy tracking register to track submissions and feedback, and a reminder for any future follow-ups #booksky #books #authorsky #5amWritersClub #SelfPublishing #IndieAuth

Q: How do authors keep track of manuscript submissions?
A: There are some services but most authors use a spreadsheet

Scoz.App: Has an easy to use tracking register to keep track of submissions and feedback, and a reminder for any future follow-ups

Scoz.App @tabno.bsky.social · 4mo ago

Q: How do authors keep track of manuscript submissions? A: Some services but most authors use a spreadsheet Scoz.App: Has an easy tracking register to track submissions and feedback, and a reminder for any future follow-ups #booksky #books #authorsky #5amWritersClub #SelfPublishing #IndieAuth

Scoz.App @tabno.bsky.social · 4mo ago

The Stages Involved in Publishing a Book—and the Sheer Dumb Luck Needed. Write something worth reading, market it so people know it exists, and promote it to keep sales alive' scoz.app #booksky #books #authorsky #5amWritersClub #SelfPublishing #IndieAuth open.substack.com/pub/scozapp/...

The Stages Involved in Publishing a Book—and the Sheer Dumb Luck Needed

Planning!!!, a good book and lots of luck

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Scoz.App @tabno.bsky.social · 4mo ago

Two types of stress for authors. Good and Bad. Writing a book is stressful enough but manageable and almost enjoyable as an author (good stress or “eustress”). Book admin is usually bad stress!! #booksky #books #authorsky #5amWritersClub #SelfPublishing #IndieAuth open.substack.com/pub/scozapp/...

Two types of stress for authors. Good and Bad.

Writing a book is stressful enough but manageable and almost enjoyable as an author (good stress or “eustress”).

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Scoz.App @tabno.bsky.social · 5mo ago

I'm an author. Now show me the money!!! 6 out 1000 starters will finish a book, an elite bunch (0.6%). But the financial rewards don't stack up. Median income just $6,080, and full-time $20,300.? scoz.app #booksky #books #authorsky #SelfPublishing #IndieAuth open.substack.com/pub/scozapp/...

I'm an author. Show me the money!!!

Out of every 1,000 people who start a book, roughly 6 will walk away with a published book

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Scoz.App @tabno.bsky.social · 5mo ago

I'm an author. Now show me the money!!! 6 out 1000 starters will finish a book, an elite bunch (0.6%). But the financial rewards don't stack up. Median income just $6,080, and full-time $20,300.? scoz.app #booksky #books #authorsky #SelfPublishing #IndieAuth open.substack.com/pub/scozapp/...

I'm an author. Show me the money!!!

Out of every 1,000 people who start a book, roughly 6 will walk away with a published book

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Scoz.App @tabno.bsky.social · 5mo ago

The authors life: Scattered notes, tasks, logins and resources. The creative process is different for everyone, thinking and multi-tasking between ideas, writing, planning, contacts Scoz.App now consolidates all of this scoz.app #booksky #books #authorsky #5amWritersClub #SelfPublishing #IndieAuth

The authors life: Scattered notes, tasks, logins and resources. The creative process is different for everyone, but I would suspect that each one of us has a similar experience. The brain is in creative mode, thinking and multi-tasking between ideas, writing, planning, doing research, building up contacts and writing and storing this all over the show, editors, reviewers, agents, publishers etc.

This information is probably on different places, notes, diary etc. Scoz.App now consolidates all of this in one easy to use and free app. Give it a try

https://scoz.app

Scoz.App @tabno.bsky.social · 5mo ago

Do you know your ARCs’from your backlist? The publishing industry is full of unique jargon that can seem like a secret code to outsiders.. scoz.app open.substack.com/pub/scozapp/... #booksky #books #authorsky #5amWritersClub #SelfPublishing #IndieAuth#bookskyor #booksky #Authors #WritingCommunity

Do you know your ARC from your Backlist?

The jargon of the publishing industry

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Scoz.App @tabno.bsky.social · 5mo ago

Draft to Published Author-The Reality From scattered notes to chapters..the solitude, stress, and emotional intensity that accompanies the creative process, but... #booksky #books #authorsky #SelfPublishing #IndieAuth#bookskyor #booksky #Authors #WritingCommunity open.substack.com/pub/scozapp/...

The Publishing Journey: From First Draft to Published Author
Every author’s journey begins with a spark—an idea that demands to be written. From scattered notes to fully formed chapters, the writing process unfolds through both deliberate effort and pure passion. Unless you’ve experienced this transformation firsthand, few can truly understand the solitude, stress, and emotional intensity that accompanies the creative process. But then comes that magical moment: the final word is written.
Your manuscript is complete.

Then reality sets in.
The real challenge has just begun:

- How do I actually get my book published?
- Who can I trust to edit my manuscript professionally?
- Where do I find a quality book cover designer?
- Should I self-publish or seek a traditional publisher?
- Do I need a literary agent, and if so, how do I find one?
- How do I build an author network and platform?
- What exactly is an ARC, and why do I need one?
- Which writing software will best serve my needs?
- What publishing platforms are available to me?
- How do I identify legitimate opportunities versus scams?

These are just a few of the complex questions that confront aspiring authors. Without industry connections or prior experience, most of these challenges are entirely new territory. Many writers find themselves overwhelmed, unsure of what to expect or how to navigate the publishing landscape.

This is where Scoz.App becomes your essential companion.

We designed our app to guide you through every stage of your publishing journey. Scoz.App provides:

- A clear roadmap from manuscript to market

- Access to a supportive community of fellow authors

- Curated resources and tools tailored to your needs

- Expert guidance to help you make informed decisions

Whether you’re taking your first steps into publishing or facing specific challenges, Scoz.App is here to help you navigate the process with confidence and clarity.

Scoz.App @tabno.bsky.social · 5mo ago

Chaos and Gauntlets faced by Authors. Nothing prepares you for the chaos, multiple alleyways and mazes and gauntlets you have to navigate, more so if you wish to publish your work. The book and publishing industry is hardcore. #booksky #books #authorsky #IndieAuth open.substack.com/pub/scozapp/...