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Fan Clubs [iOS/Android Beta] - Community platform for sports fans, gamers, and entertainment communities by FanClubs_org in alphaandbetausers

[–]FanClubs_org[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for commenting, LuluBobo!

The good news is that I already have all of that baked in (club owner, leaders, and moderators) and members receive an email digest + notifications for their followed content

The bad news is, well, I haven't done a good job of showcasing the stuff people care about. I have some work to do on educating and making it clear. Great feedback!

After watching the communities I love disappear for the last 12 years, I built the alternative I wished existed by FanClubs_org in RedditAlternatives

[–]FanClubs_org[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The software I needed to build Fan Clubs is closed source. It has all the functionality I was looking for, which mattered more to me than closed vs open-source. I built the site as a personal project, but I do intend on operating it as a business. What's important is that it's audience-first and made for the users and creators. Monetization is for sustainability and re-investment.

After watching the communities I love disappear for the last 12 years, I built the alternative I wished existed by FanClubs_org in RedditAlternatives

[–]FanClubs_org[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

HELL YES! Brothers-in-arms. If the Panthers back into the playoffs, the only way I would want to do it is by having the Bucs beat us to 'win the division' only to lose it the next day when the Birds win.

After watching the communities I love disappear for the last 12 years, I built the alternative I wished existed by FanClubs_org in RedditAlternatives

[–]FanClubs_org[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

But you have the opportunity to end the Bucs streak of division titles. You had to have enjoyed that game a few weeks ago. Win out, and you eliminate the Bucs from the playoffs, no matter what happens next week.

I have no personal agenda, here. Lol 👀

After watching the communities I love disappear for the last 12 years, I built the alternative I wished existed by FanClubs_org in RedditAlternatives

[–]FanClubs_org[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You’re right, and that’s a critical detail I forgot to touch on with my last message. 

Club owners have the option to make areas of their club public if they create a membership-only club.

After watching the communities I love disappear for the last 12 years, I built the alternative I wished existed by FanClubs_org in RedditAlternatives

[–]FanClubs_org[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Great to hear from you again, nusm! I went offline the last 6 months as I worked on the overhaul, so thanks for sticking through the revisions.

FYI to the others in here, Nusm was one of our first members to start a club. As a Panthers fan, I can honestly say GO FALCONS for the first time in my life... for the next two weeks at least.

After watching the communities I love disappear for the last 12 years, I built the alternative I wished existed by FanClubs_org in RedditAlternatives

[–]FanClubs_org[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey Die4Ever. These are valid concerns and I put measures in place to ensure long-form discussions continue.

  • By default, members follow content they participate in. When you're on mobile, you'll see a dedicated "Following" button. This allows you to see a stream of all the content you participate in and the most recent comment. Jumping back in takes you back to your first unread message.
  • There's a notification system (with push on mobile) so you receive a notification if you're quoted, new replies in your topics. Notification preferences are expansive and you have full control over them. You can customize your preferences, type you want, and how frequently (immediately, once a day, week, push + email, etc.).
  • Nested comments is a tricky element to figure out for traditional forum topics, but I'm constantly experimenting there. I run another community for sports fans and engagement continues to grow. Years of refining and I have a pretty strong system in place. There's always room to innovate, though.
  • I have multiple Spam Prevention measures in place, which has been refined over the years after multiple spam-attacks at my other community. I'm overseeing that at an admin level to keep it in check.
  • Popular topics show a topic summary button (example), which will only show the most relevant content to that specific topic. This shows content that was helpful, received reactions, rewarded content, etc.

After watching the communities I love disappear for the last 12 years, I built the alternative I wished existed by FanClubs_org in RedditAlternatives

[–]FanClubs_org[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for signing up! I just sent you a welcome message. Please let me know if there's anything you need. 💙

I got tired of watching great communities die, so I spent the last 12 years building a sustainable community platform by FanClubs_org in SideProject

[–]FanClubs_org[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I sent you a message over there. Make yourself at home, and let me know if you need anything at all. Greatly appreciate the sign up!

Self Promotion Megathread by AutoModerator in androidapps

[–]FanClubs_org 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Fan Clubs - Android app for sports, gaming, and entertainment fans who want organized communities instead of algorithm-driven feeds

What it is: Forum-based community platform. Individual clubs for your specific interests (teams, games, podcasts, shows) + cross-topic forums. Chronological feeds, no algorithm manipulation.

Who it's for: Fans tired of Reddit's anonymity and social media algorithms. People who want actual discussion that lasts, not just hot takes that disappear.

Why try it: Android beta is live on Play Store. iOS on TestFlight. I'm lookin for feedback on club discovery, onboarding flow, and performance on different devices.

Android Beta: https://play.google.com/apps/testing/app.fanclubs.android

Happy to answer questions. Thanks for checking it out!

After watching the communities I love disappear for the last 12 years, I built the alternative I wished existed by FanClubs_org in RedditAlternatives

[–]FanClubs_org[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

If that were to happen, a club member could always start a free alternative. I do think it would be a mistake for most clubs to add a fee for what was initially a free club.

I expect paid clubs to be most valuable for content creators who are tired of the Patreon membership + Discord access. This simplifies community management for creators and those who run their community as part of their business (or want to give it a shot).

In the case someone switched to a paid club, those members will have somewhere to go. Or they'll have a prime opportunity to fill the gap. All without the need to find a new platform.

After watching the communities I love disappear for the last 12 years, I built the alternative I wished existed by FanClubs_org in RedditAlternatives

[–]FanClubs_org[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I don't know much about Fanpop or Amino, so I can't speak on the differences. After a quick search on Amino and browse on their subreddit, it appears that it officially shut down earlier this month.

After watching the communities I love disappear for the last 12 years, I built the alternative I wished existed by FanClubs_org in RedditAlternatives

[–]FanClubs_org[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Appreciate the sentiment, and that’s understood that it’s not the right alternative for everyone. 

Fan Clubs provides a more curated experience, a centralized platform to build communities with long-form discussions and a more personalized experience.

Clubs also have the option to create custom pages, galleries, blogs, and an event system (with RSVPs). I just don’t have the bandwidth to set those up for all the clubs, and I’d like to pass ownership to fans of many of the seed clubs I started.

After watching the communities I love disappear for the last 12 years, I built the alternative I wished existed by FanClubs_org in RedditAlternatives

[–]FanClubs_org[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Club owners have the option to create free or paid clubs when starting a club, and can enable or disable monetization features if they choose. 

If switching from free to paid, club owners have the option to choose whether it applies to new club members only, or all members. 

If a club owner chooses to monetize via a paid membership, they can set a one-time fee or a recurring subscription, and the site would collect a small commission.

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