Signal Decoder

Each ELCODE signal has one stable meaning.
Symbols may evolve — meanings do not.

STATE SIGNALS

NOT2DAY
Core Meaning: My capacity is limited today.
Human Translation: “Please don’t take my distance personally.”
Does Not Mean: rejection, permanent unavailability.
Use Case: social overload, low energy, recovery.
Time Horizon: hours or a day.

SOFT_MODE
Core Meaning: Lower resilience, need for softer pace.
Human Translation: “Care is welcome. Pressure is not.”
Does Not Mean: weakness, fragility as identity.
Use Case: overstimulation, emotional sensitivity.
Time Horizon: temporary state.

INTERACTION PROTOCOLS

TEXT_ONLY
Core Meaning: I prefer written communication.
Human Translation: “I choose when and how to engage.”
Does Not Mean: dislike of people, refusal to talk.
Use Case: workdays, introversion, focus mode.
Time Horizon: situational preference.

READY2PAIR
Core Meaning: Open to a new conversation or connection.
Human Translation: “Open to connection — with boundaries.”
Does Not Mean: dating invitation, consent, obligation.
Use Case: events, coworking, social exploration.
Time Horizon: situational openness.

AFFINITY CODES

EXTENDED
Core Meaning: Positive view on human–AI extension.
Human Translation: “Human, extended.”
Does Not Mean: techno-utopia, superiority.
Use Case: creative work, digital culture.
Time Horizon: stable value.

TIMEDIGGER
Core Meaning: Time and attention are core personal values.
Human Translation: “I protect my time.”
Does Not Mean: antisocial behavior, productivity obsession.
Use Case: boundaries, focus, intentional living.
Time Horizon: stable value.

THEY’RE NOT LIKE US. THEY’RE BETTER.
Core Meaning: Deep human–dog bond as part of identity.
Human Translation: “Dogs are part of my emotional world.”
Does Not Mean: exclusion of people, dog merchandise.
Use Case: community recognition, shared culture.
Time Horizon: stable affinity.

A signal is voluntary, human, non-hierarchical, and consent-safe.