Hello to all our valued members and newcomers,
We've observed that Snail Mail Friends sometimes gets grouped with larger platforms within the snail mail and penpal community. As the Dutch saying goes, "over één kam gescheerd," it's easy to paint us all with the same brush. While it's true that we're part of the broader snail mail and penpal website community, it's crucial to recognize the distinct paths we carve within this shared passion.
Understanding our unique approach
While comparisons with other platforms, taking Postcrossing as an example, are understandable due to its prominent role and unique contribution to the snail mail community. Known for the excitement of randomly generating addresses for postcard swaps, it allows members to experience the joy of receiving mail from various global locations.
In contrast, Snail Mail Friends takes a more intentional approach. Our community thrives on exchanges—be they creative mail, crafting materials, or postcards—that are initiated by our users themselves, requiring mutual agreement before any details are exchanged. This model fosters a space where privacy and user control are paramount, ensuring that any exchange is the result of deliberate choice and shared interest.
Active participation and consent
Our platform includes a feature for one-way postcard exchange. This operates on an opt-in basis, allowing members who choose to participate to send postcards in a manner where addresses are shared at random—but only among those who have explicitly opted in. By maintaining this process as opt-in, we ensure that participation aligns with our core values of privacy, consent, and member control.
A community of personalized interactions
We understand and celebrate the unique appeal of each platform within the snail mail community. Our ambition at Snail Mail Friends is to cultivate an environment that values deeper, more personalized interactions. To welcome you into our community, every new member receives 2 credits to start their journey of personal swaps, allowing you to engage with our platform fully. Should you be interested in participating in one of our special events but haven't received a complimentary event credit, please reach out. We're here to ensure you have every opportunity to enjoy what our community has to offer.
We encourage you to genuinely immerse yourself in our community. Explore our site, engage with fellow members, and discover how our approach to snail mail and penpal connections might be the perfect fit for what you're seeking—offering a different but equally enriching experience.
An invitation to share and grow together
We are committed to supporting a diverse and creative community that rejoices in the art of snail mail. Should you have any suggestions, ideas for improvement, or wish to learn more about specific features, your input is invaluable. Our platform is shaped by its members, and together, we can continue to evolve, sharing and learning in our collective love for snail mail.
Thank you for being an essential part of our journey at Snail Mail Friends. Let's cherish and sustain this tradition of personal connection, one snailmail at a time.
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