Entry access
Small one-time fee
Low enough for humans, high enough to make mass spam annoying.
Pricing
Economic friction as product design.
The pricing model should discourage abuse while still feeling accessible to real humans.
Premium
Subscription
For people who want expanded discovery, stronger controls, and higher visibility.
Verified / promoted
Optional add-on
Additional trust placement or verification upgrades where appropriate and policy-safe.
Why price matters here
A totally free system invites scale abuse. A carefully chosen fee can become part of the trust model instead of just a monetization trick.