Just got the email there (to see how bad it will be.) The full text is:

Hey.

You’re getting this email because you were first in line.

Before the homepage. Before the platform. Before most people knew something was even happening.

So… welcome. You’re officially invited to become a part of Groundbreakers, a small group of early supporters helping shape what Digg becomes next.

If you’re just tuning in, here’s the short version: Digg is coming back. Not as a throwback. Not as a museum. But as a reboot of the original social news site—rebuilt for how the internet actually works now.

And we want to build it the right way: with real people involved from the start.

We’re gathering on Circle, a private online space where we’ll share early ideas, rough screenshots, updates from the team, and weird internet energy in all forms.

👉 Join the Groundbreakers Community

What to expect:

– Early access to updates, mockups, and experiments – A front-row seat to how Digg is being rebuilt – A chance to give feedback, share ideas, or just watch it unfold – A community of smart internet people who showed up early—just like you

Also: you probably noticed there’s a $5 charge to join. That’s not about access. It’s a simple way to keep things human—a small hurdle that helps make sure the people coming in are, well, actual people. No subscriptions. No gimmicks. Just a quick check at the door.

And since we’re asking for it, we figured we’d put it to good use. > Proceeds will go to a nonprofit we’ll choose together inside the community.

Thanks for being early. And for helping us build something new on top of something iconic.

See you inside, —The Digg Team

Some notes:

• There is a high amount of em dashes, and it reads as ai.
• The link isn’t personalised, so giving them your email is pretty useless.

Well, looks like its going to still be shit.