Early Discoverer and Top Scout: status earned through attention
FreeQue wants to recognise the listeners who consistently hear tomorrow before it arrives.
Listening can be a form of cultural contribution
Some fans do more than consume what is already popular. They search small venues, follow independent releases and share artists while the audience is still forming. Early Discoverer and Top Scout status is designed to recognise that work.
Recognition must come from timestamped listening that later proves meaningful. It cannot be handed out for influence, bought as a badge or generated from a one-off lucky click.
Publish the rules before awarding the title
A trustworthy status system explains its thresholds and evidence. Listeners should know what counts, artists should know why someone was recognised, and everyone should be able to distinguish discovery from promotion.
No status is awarded today. When the system is built, people will also choose whether the badge appears on their card. Achievement should never override personal privacy.