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
Fog rolls in at 13:00 UTC
Rankings disappear. Products shuffle. Each visitor sees a unique order.
Navigate the mist (13:00-19:00 UTC)
Vote counts hidden. Judge by merit. No momentum bias.
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:
21:00 GMT+8
13:00 UTC
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)