Signal Decoder

ELCODE / SIGNAL DECODER

Read the signal.
Respect the person.

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

STATE SIGNALS

Temporary information about inner capacity, sensitivity, or rhythm. The question: How do I feel?

NOT2DAY signal symbol
STATE

NOT2DAY

My capacity is limited today.

Human translationPlease don’t take my distance personally.
Does not meanRejection or permanent unavailability.
Use caseSocial overload, low energy, recovery.
Time horizonHours or a day.
SOFT_MODE signal symbol
STATE

SOFT_MODE

My resilience is lower. I need a softer pace.

Human translationCare is welcome. Pressure is not.
Does not meanWeakness or fragility as identity.
Use caseOverstimulation, emotional sensitivity.
Time horizonA temporary state.

INTERACTION PROTOCOLS

A chosen way to communicate or indicate availability. The question: How do I want to interact?

TEXT_ONLY signal symbol
INTERACTION

TEXT_ONLY

I prefer written communication.

Human translationI choose when and how to engage.
Does not meanDislike of people or refusal to communicate.
Use caseWorkdays, focus mode, controlled response time.
Time horizonA situational preference.
READY2PAIR signal symbol
INTERACTION

READY2PAIR

I am open to a new conversation or connection.

Human translationOpen to connection — with boundaries.
Does not meanDating invitation, consent, or obligation.
Use caseEvents, coworking, social exploration.
Time horizonSituational openness.

AFFINITY CODES

A lasting value, interest, or possible point of recognition. The question: What matters to me?

EXTENDED. Hybrid mind. signal symbol
AFFINITY

EXTENDED.
Hybrid mind.

A positive view of extending human potential through technology and AI.

Human translationHuman, extended.
Does not meanTechno-utopia or superiority.
Use caseCreative work, AI, digital culture.
Time horizonA stable value.
TIMEDIGGER. Depth over noise. signal symbol
AFFINITY

TIMEDIGGER.
Depth over noise.

Time and conscious attention are core personal values.

Human translationI protect my time and choose depth.
Does not meanAntisocial behavior or productivity obsession.
Use caseBoundaries, focus, intentional living.
Time horizonA stable value.
They are not like us. They are better signal symbol
AFFINITY

They are not like us.
They are better

The human–dog bond is part of my emotional world and values.

Human translationThey’re not like us. They’re better.
Does not meanThat people matter less, or that everyone must share this bond.
Use caseRecognition between people for whom dogs are part of family, identity, and everyday life.
Time horizonA stable affinity.
ANTIAGEist signal symbol
AFFINITY

ANTIAGEist.
LongTime Support.

I reject age-based limits on relevance, visibility, growth, love, intimacy, and sexuality.

Human translationAt every stage of adult life, a person has the right to keep developing, loving, desiring, and living a consensual sexual life.
Does not meanEntitlement to another person, absence of consent or boundaries, denial of aging, or a promise of longevity.
Use caseAge-inclusive culture, personal development, self-expression, relationships, intimacy, sexuality, and active participation throughout adult life.
Time horizonA stable value.

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