I have a confession: I hate noise.
Crowded bars, shouting over music at concerts, the chaotic din of a subway station—it all drains me. I’m the guy in the corner, nursing a drink, observing the chaos, and wishing I could communicate without having to scream.
It’s ironic, then, that I built an app designed to be the loudest thing in the room.
The Paradox of the Introvert
Growing up, I learned to be quiet. It was a survival mechanism. In a volatile environment, silence was safety. I became an observer, watching people, reading rooms, and keeping my thoughts to myself.
But here’s the thing about introverts: we have a lot to say. We just hate the method of saying it. We hate the interruption, the volume, the competition for airtime.
I remember being at a concert last year. The music was incredible, the energy was high, and I wanted to tell my friend something. I leaned in, shouted, repeated myself, shouted again. She couldn't hear me. I gave up. The moment passed.
I felt that familiar pang of isolation. Surrounded by people, yet completely cut off.
The Art of Being Seen, Not Heard
That night, I saw someone hold up a phone. It was just a bright screen with a name on it, trying to flag down a friend. It was crude, but it worked. It cut through the noise instantly.
It reminded me of neon signs on a dark street. They don't scream. They don't make a sound. They just exist, glowing with absolute clarity.
I realized I wanted that power. The power to be "loud" without making a sound. To communicate across a crowded room without raising my voice. To be seen, clearly and undeniably, on my own terms.
Enter LiveMarquee
So I built LiveMarquee.
On the surface, it’s a scrolling text app. A digital banner. But to me, it’s an introvert’s secret weapon.
It allows you to type what you want to say, turn your phone into a high-contrast LED display, and hold it up.
- At a concert: Request a song or find your friends.
- In a noisy bar: Order a drink or flirt across the room.
- At the airport: Welcome someone home without shouting.
It’s the digital equivalent of a tap on the shoulder. It respects the silence while commanding attention.
Why This Matters
We live in a noisy world. Everyone is shouting to be heard—on social media, in meetings, in life.
I believe there’s dignity in quiet communication. There’s power in a message that doesn’t need to be screamed to be understood.
LiveMarquee isn't just a utility. It's my way of saying: "I am here. I have something to say. And I'm going to say it without adding to the chaos."
Next time you're in a loud room, don't shout. Just show.
Download LiveMarquee on App Store
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Top comments (1)
cool idea. some screenshots would be nice, link is not working maybe you wanna check that 🙌🏻