# WorthTheBuzz Product Bible

## Mission

WorthTheBuzz helps everyday consumers make confident purchasing decisions without losing hours to conflicting reviews, marketing claims, and endless research.

## Promise

The end user comes before a quick payday. Advertising, affiliate relationships, free products, and sponsorships never purchase a higher score or editorial approval.

## Core product language

- WorthTheBuzz — the brand
- Project Hive — the internal platform
- The Hive — the member experience
- Buzz Score — numerical review score
- Bee Recommendation — editorial recommendation level
- Trust Center — public transparency hub
- The Queen's Crown — the highest product distinction

## Bee Recommendation System

### Bronze Bee — Solid Recommendation
A dependable product that performs well and is worth considering.

### Silver Bee — Stands Out
A product that rises above typical competition through quality, performance, design, or value.

### Gold Bee — Buy It Now
An exceptional product that can be recommended confidently to buyers seeking the best current option.

### Platinum Bee — Category Leader
A rare product that establishes the standard for its category and outperforms nearly every meaningful alternative.

### The Queen's Crown
WorthTheBuzz's highest recognition. It is not awarded on a schedule and may remain unawarded indefinitely. It can only be earned by a product that fundamentally raises expectations for its category.

## Supporting awards

- Worth Buying
- Editor's Pick
- Best Value
- Premium Choice
- Innovation Award
- Best Beginner Toy
- Quiet Choice
- Travel Friendly

## Every review answers

1. Who is this for?
2. Who should skip it?
3. What makes it unique?
4. Is it worth the money?
5. Is it Worth The Buzz?

## Transparency types

- Independently purchased
- Manufacturer-provided product, no monetary payment
- Product plus monetary sponsorship
- Affiliate relationship present
- No affiliate relationship

Each review must clearly state whether the manufacturer had any approval, editing, or scoring control.

## The Hive

Each member can maintain:

- Public or private collection
- Wishlist
- Previously owned products
- Favorites
- Saved reviews
- Trophy case
- Public profile
- Private notes

Collections default to private.

## Admin-only community trophies

- Golden Penis
- Golden Pussy
- Diamond Dildo

These are non-transferable recognition items granted by administrators for exceptional generosity, helpfulness, safety advocacy, or other community contributions. Each award includes a reason, date, public/private visibility, and audit record.