Overview

Our world moves fast, becoming more connected every second. In our globalized world, people have relied on social media as well as email and text messaging to stay in contact with others. While these tools have been tremendously helpful, people often times feel stressed and pressured to respond quickly and compelled to create certain online profiles to keep up with everyone around them. PonyPal facilitates responsible connecting so users can focus on the number one reason people use social media in the first place--staying connected with friends and family. PonyPal combines all the convenience of communicating from your cell phone, but unlike text message, email, and current social media platforms which have developed a social code requiring more immediate responses, PonyPal connects users with an extended time sequence. Users choose the time frame in which their message is delivered, i.e. 2-3 days, 5-10 days, 10-15 days, and the receiver isn't expected to respond until a similar time frame. A user can also choose a specific date of delivery, even attach a gift, and have all of their birthday cards completed for the year in one afternoon. Beyond the simple, plain background of email, texts, and other messaging services, PonyPal empowers users to design and choose from personalized stationary or imaginative backgrounds. Users can choose if they want an ad-free experience and have their data protected, not sold. The communal aspect of PonyPal allows users to sign up for community or professional pages and receive updates from the communities they join. With no unwanted notifications or nudges, plus that an individuals' interests and actions never show up in others' mailboxes, PonyPal is the first personalized and privatized digital social network. So take a step back and connect at your speed--the alternative, stress-free messaging and responsible social media platform the world has waited for is finally here. Pony Express+ Pen Pal=PonyPal.