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Request a personal swap
This mode is perfect for those who want to connect with specific individuals and exchange mail with them. To use this feature, both individuals must be friends on the platform. To initiate a personal swap, you will need to select the person you want to swap with and send a request to them. Once the request is accepted, you can start planning and sending your mail. This mode allows for a more personal and customized exchange experience.
Request a random swap
Request a random swap
This mode allows you to initiate a swap with any member on our platform, whether you are friends or not. The system randomly selects the recipient, adding an element of surprise and excitement to the process. This mode is ideal for those who want to connect with new people, whether making new friends or discovering new cultures, perspectives, and interests through the exchange of mail. It's a great way to expand your network and experience a more diverse community on our platform.
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Send a random act of kindness (RAK)
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Send a random act of kindness (RAK)
Engage in a Random Act of Kindness (RAK) through our swap feature. Send thoughtful items to fellow participants without expecting a swap back in return, spreading joy and kindness through surprise gestures. Brighten someone's day with an unexpected act of generosity.
Pro tip: You can also send a heartwarming surprise to someone on their birthday, spreading extra joy and making their special day even more memorable.
Postcard Swapping
Send a one-way random postcard
Send a one-way random postcard
This feature is perfect for anyone who wants to send postcards to friends or even strangers. With this feature, you can send a postcard to a random person without needing their approval. The recipient does not need to send a postcard back, making it a simple and delightful one-way postcard-sending experience. It's an excellent way to brighten someone's day, whether you know them or not, and put a smile on their face.
Request a personal postcard
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Request a personal postcard
The postcard swap is perfect for those who want to connect with specific individuals and exchange postcards. To use this feature, both individuals must be friends on the platform. To initiate a postcard swap, you will need to select the person you want to swap with and send a request to them. Once the request is accepted, you can start planning and sending your postcards. This mode allows for a more personal and customized exchange experience.
Request a random postcard
Request a random postcard
This mode is similar to the random swap mode, but it is specifically for postcards. It allows you to initiate a postcard swap with any member on our platform, whether you are friends or not. The system randomly selects the recipient, adding an element of surprise and excitement to the process. This mode is ideal for those who want to connect with new people, whether making new friends or discovering new cultures, perspectives, and interests through the exchange of postcards. It's a great way to expand your network and experience a more diverse community on our platform.
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We are excited to offer you a variety of ways to connect and share your creativity through the mail. Here are the different modes we have available for you to choose from.
Click on a swap mode option on the left for more information.
Send a random act of kindness (RAK)
Engage in a Random Act of Kindness (RAK) through our swap feature. Send thoughtful items to fellow participants without expecting a swap back in return, spreading joy and kindness through surprise gestures. Brighten someone's day with an unexpected act of generosity.
Pro tip: You can also send a heartwarming surprise to someone on their birthday, spreading extra joy and making their special day even more memorable.
You have to login to use this function.
Request a personal swap
This mode is perfect for those who want to connect with specific individuals and exchange mail with them. To use this feature, both individuals must be friends on the platform. To initiate a personal swap, you will need to select the person you want to swap with and send a request to them. Once the request is accepted, you can start planning and sending your mail. This mode allows for a more personal and customized exchange experience.
You have to login to use this function.
Request a personal postcard
The postcard swap is perfect for those who want to connect with specific individuals and exchange postcards. To use this feature, both individuals must be friends on the platform. To initiate a postcard swap, you will need to select the person you want to swap with and send a request to them. Once the request is accepted, you can start planning and sending your postcards. This mode allows for a more personal and customized exchange experience.
You have to login to use this function.
Send a one-way random postcard
This feature is perfect for anyone who wants to send postcards to friends or even strangers. With this feature, you can send a postcard to a random person without needing their approval. The recipient does not need to send a postcard back, making it a simple and delightful one-way postcard-sending experience. It's an excellent way to brighten someone's day, whether you know them or not, and put a smile on their face.
Request a random swap
This mode allows you to initiate a swap with any member on our platform, whether you are friends or not. The system randomly selects the recipient, adding an element of surprise and excitement to the process. This mode is ideal for those who want to connect with new people, whether making new friends or discovering new cultures, perspectives, and interests through the exchange of mail. It's a great way to expand your network and experience a more diverse community on our platform.
Request a random postcard
This mode is similar to the random swap mode, but it is specifically for postcards. It allows you to initiate a postcard swap with any member on our platform, whether you are friends or not. The system randomly selects the recipient, adding an element of surprise and excitement to the process. This mode is ideal for those who want to connect with new people, whether making new friends or discovering new cultures, perspectives, and interests through the exchange of postcards. It's a great way to expand your network and experience a more diverse community on our platform.
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