Let’s be real: ghosting isn’t just a dating problem. It’s everywhere. And it’s killing social momentum.
You post a group hang. Ten people tap “maybe.” One person shows up. You feel dumb. You stop posting. And the cycle continues.
The Hidden Culprit: Product Design
Understanding Why No One Shows Up Anymore
Apps reward attention, not action. They’re built to make you stay on-screen, not follow through off-screen.
Pacaya is built the opposite way.
Our Anti-Flake Toolkit
Natural End Time: No one wants to be trapped. Crews have a clear window.
Soft Exit Buttons: Heading out? Maya makes it graceful. No guilt.
Show-Up Rate Tracking: Quiet, gentle accountability.
Energy Check-Ins: Match crews by your actual vibe, not just interest.
It’s not about policing people. It’s about building environments where commitment feels natural.
The Results So Far
In our Nashville beta tests:
Crews with energy-matched invites = 63% higher show-up rate
When Maya sent exit nudges, users were 2x more likely to come back next week
“Flake guilt” dropped when users saw graceful leave tools baked into the UI
Flaking isn’t personal. But showing up can be.
