Honest empty state
“Public testimonials will appear after moderation and user consent. For now, you can view demo scrolls.”
Does not fake social proof.
growth without deception
Reviews, numbers, badges, and quotes should help people understand the service, not imitate a crowd that does not exist yet.
Show trust honestly: what exists, what does not yet exist, and what rules protect the user.
wording examples
Honest empty state
“Public testimonials will appear after moderation and user consent. For now, you can view demo scrolls.”
Does not fake social proof.