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Fog Mode

Blind voting for fair competition and authentic discovery

Why "Fog Mode"?

In the early days of sailing, fog was both a challenge and an equalizer. When visibility dropped, ships couldn't rely on spotting distant landmarks or following the wakes of others. They had to navigate by their own compass.

We built Fog Mode on the same principle. When rankings fade and vote counts disappear, you discover products the way sailors discovered new shores — by exploration, not by following the crowd.

The fog doesn't hide quality. It reveals it.

How It Works

1

Fog rolls in at 13:00 UTC

Rankings disappear. Products shuffle. Each visitor sees a unique order.

2

Navigate the mist (13:00-19:00 UTC)

Vote counts hidden. Judge by merit. No momentum bias.

3

Fog lifts at 19:00 UTC

True community sentiment emerges. Fair results for all.

Why It Matters

Fair Competition

No bandwagon effect. Every product stands on its own.

Authentic Discovery

You judge products, not popularity.

Equal Visibility

Every maker gets a fair shot at being seen.

Real Feedback

Votes reflect genuine interest, not social proof.

Daily Schedule

Fog Mode runs daily at the same time worldwide. Here's your local time:

Fog Starts

21:00 GMT+8

13:00 UTC

Fog Ends

03:00 GMT+8

19:00 UTC

Examples: San Francisco (6:00 AM - 12:00 PM PST) • New York (9:00 AM - 3:00 PM EST) • London (2:00 PM - 8:00 PM GMT) • Tokyo (10:00 PM - 4:00 AM JST)