What is GOAT?
The internet is full of shouting matches. GOAT is different. It's an open-source platform built from the ground up for structured, intelligent debate. We provide the tools and environment to help you build strong arguments and have quality conversations.
Problem
Users face unstructured discussions and shouting matches on traditional social media platforms, leading to noise and polarization instead of constructive dialogue.
Solution
A social debate platform where users engage in structured, evidence-based conversations with tools to organize arguments, cite sources, and vote on logical quality (e.g., threaded debates, moderation frameworks).
Customers
Educators, policymakers, journalists, and academics seeking to foster nuanced discourse; content creators focused on critical thinking; communities prioritizing civil debate.
Unique Features
Open-source architecture for customization, debate templates with rulesets, argument mapping, and reputation systems rewarding logical rigor over virality.
User Comments
Reduces toxicity in debates
Helps identify logical fallacies
Lacks mainstream platform integrations
Steep learning curve for new users
Valuable for educational use cases
Traction
3,000+ Product Hunt upvotes, 15k+ GitHub repository stars, 40k+ active users, 200+ community-contributed debate frameworks
Market Size
The global social media market is projected to reach $1.2 trillion by 2027, with growing demand for niche platforms addressing toxicity (Source: Grand View Research).
