Find Needles, Skip the Hay

Conversations worth having.

Two people having coffee and meaningful conversation

How It Works

A conversation worth having, from start to finish

Step 1

Start a conversation for free

Your messages are free to send. You only pay when they reply. Once they respond, the conversation flows naturally.

John sends: "Hey Sarah! Thanks for suggesting we chat on Haystack instead. You mentioned hiking - what's your favorite trail around here?"

John's first message on Haystack
Sarah's reply showing earnings
Step 2

They reply and earn

When someone replies to you, they earn money. They see exactly how much they'll make before sending.

Sarah types: "Hi John! I love the Summit Ridge trail - stunning views and usually not too crowded. Have you done much hiking?" → Earn: $0.32

Step 3

You decide: Accept or reject

See the exact cost before accepting. Only pay for replies you want. If you reject, they get one free recovery attempt.

12 words • $0.20

Accept or Reject - You decide every time

CROP: Accept/Reject buttons

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Show Sarah's message bubble at top

Show the full yellow accept/reject box below

Include: "12 words • $0.20"

Include: Green "✓ Accept" and Red "Reject" buttons

Include: "Rejection gives them 1 free recovery attempt"

CROP: Milestone notification

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Show the green gradient box:

"💰 Conversation started!"

"You paid $0.36"

Step 4

Track every penny

See exactly what you paid for each accepted message. Your balance updates in real-time.

Clear, transparent pricing. No surprises. No hidden fees.

Step 5

They earn as they chat

Recipients see their earnings grow with each reply. Withdraw anytime via Stripe.

Sarah earned $0.46 from this conversation. Her time has value.

CROP: Earnings header

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Show the top right corner:

"Earned here"

"$0.46" in green

Include balance "Balance: $46.00"

CROP: Natural conversation flow

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Show 3-4 message bubbles alternating

Include the compact "Paid $0.19" indicator

Show the hiking conversation continuing naturally

Step 6

Have a real conversation

Once started, chat naturally. You keep paying per reply, but it's seamless. They keep earning for their time.

No ghosting. No games. Just real conversations between people who value each other's time.

Connect with people who value your time.

Whether you're starting conversations or replying to them.

Pay for quality conversations

Only pay when they reply. Accept or reject each message. No subscriptions, no ghosting.

  • See the exact cost before accepting
  • Pay per word - no monthly fees
  • Your messages are always free
Accept or reject incoming messages with clear pricing
Earn money by replying to messages

Get paid for your replies

Reply when you want. Earn per word. Your time has value.

  • Earn $0.013 per word you write
  • Track earnings in real-time
  • Withdraw anytime via Stripe