This looks like a bloody brilliant idea thus far. I'm curious as to how you guys approach implementing some of the traditional social media experiences (likes, follows, retweets, etc). There are so many things to consider.. I was telling my BIL, who is a psychiatrist, that we as devs don't do enough to include other voices from other experts in the dev process.. It seems like many of the traditional social media functions could be more harmful then helpful, both individually and as an unhealthy group dynamic. Perhaps simple changes can make big impacts, such as approving people to follow you when they request it, and the option of turning off new follow requests altogether.
It's interesting I see this project, because I've long thought the problem with social media is that everyone can talk to everyone and anyone at any time. Like everyone is in a giant stadium with access to the PA to announce themselves... and everyone in the stadium can use it all at the same time. Real life doesn't work this way. While unfettered communication is nice, it is also overwhelming and positive and healthy communication needs filters and topics and such.
I'll definitely be watching this app and hopefully using it. There is a lot of opportunity here. I really enjoy the clean and simple interface. Personally, I think this is probably the best social media app and idea I've seen come through HN in a long time.
A 'contact me' button which quick copies a link would be a nice addition.
I would suggest that retweets should not be implemented. They’re the main vector for toxic discussion amplification, and they add nothing to a conversation. It’s a lazy way of participating in a mob.
It's interesting I see this project, because I've long thought the problem with social media is that everyone can talk to everyone and anyone at any time. Like everyone is in a giant stadium with access to the PA to announce themselves... and everyone in the stadium can use it all at the same time. Real life doesn't work this way. While unfettered communication is nice, it is also overwhelming and positive and healthy communication needs filters and topics and such.
I'll definitely be watching this app and hopefully using it. There is a lot of opportunity here. I really enjoy the clean and simple interface. Personally, I think this is probably the best social media app and idea I've seen come through HN in a long time.
A 'contact me' button which quick copies a link would be a nice addition.