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> read(the_room) — RTR — is a real-time sentiment mapping platform.
Our mission is to capture, summarize, and display aggregated and anonymized responses to questions posed by members of our community.
RTR is a window into the shared ideas, trending themes, and hilarious memes across our world. As more people contribute, RTR could maybe evolve into a powerful tool for policymakers, shaping decisions across all organizational levels. But for now, it's more of a vibe check for humanity.
Our community is not yet a representative sample of society at large, so what you find on this site is #justdata from a fun social experiment.
In our hyper-connected world, the absence of a comprehensive, rapid, bioindicator for global human sentiment is a significant issue.
Many of us feel like our views are not fairly represented in conventional mass media or by our representatives.
Online, vast amounts of our data are being collected via algorithms that monetize our attention, yet this data is often hoarded by corporations driven by profit and not our well-being. It’s time for a change.
RTR aims to democratize our data by aggregating opt-in contributions from individuals like you, making the results transparent and accessible to all. By doing so, we can gain insight into our collective sentiments, enabling us to make more informed and equitable decisions that reflect the true context of our interconnected lives.
Our ethos is transparency, openness, and trust. Our promise to you is simple: we will only collect what is necessary to make the site work for you and nothing more. Here, you are to the best of our ability — and we don't have much ability yet — as anonymous as possible. Your data will not be used to track you across the internet; so be yourself!
Help us create a respectful and fun environment. Please use the #nsfw tag for any questions addressed to an adult audience. If you encounter any offensive or problematic content, please flag it using our reporting tools. We aim to foster a welcoming community where everyone feels safe to express their thoughts without fear of harassment or abuse.
The content of RTR is generated by users and does not reflect the views or beliefs of the site's creators or administrators. We do not take responsibility for any content posted by the users of this site, and we cannot guarantee the prompt removal of objectionable material. By using this site, you agree to not hold the site's creators or administrators liable for any damages arising from the use of RTR.
> read(the_room) was founded over a weekend in November 2023 by four graduate students at McGill University.
Since its inception, many of you have contributed to RTR's development. We wouldn't be here without your input and expertise — thank you!
You can reach us on our socials: , or email us if you'd like to leave some feedback and get involved.
The best way to show your support is to toss us a follow ❤