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Show HN: I made a browser extension that exposes the hidden cost of shopping
Hi again, HN. Three weeks ago, I showcased my impulse control PWA, "Nope It," here on HN. The discussion and feedback I received were incredible, and I'm hugely grateful to this co…
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Comment #45007510
You've completely flipped the script. I absolutely love this idea. I'm going to explore adding a "Days of Freedom" calculation mode in future updates.
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Show HN: Amazon has a 'Buy Now' button, so I built a 'Think Now' button
Hi again, HN. Three weeks ago, I showcased my impulse control PWA, "Nope It," here on HN. The discussion and feedback I received were incredible, and I'm hugely grateful to this co…
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Comment #44817529
This look pretty awesome. I will definitely give it a try and let you know the results
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Comment #44804268
I’d genuinely love to hear the feedbacks. For those of you who’ve tried the app how’s the experience been so far? Has it helped you pause, reflect, or rethink any of your impulse b…
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Comment #44790564
Thanks a ton. Honestly, I’ve always been user zero of this app. I went through a bunch of versions before launching because I wanted it to create just the right amount of friction …
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Comment #44786116
The viewpoint you shared is great because applications need to build trust through initial valuable experiences rather than hiding features behind paywall. I’ve been really intenti…
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Comment #44785971
This seems like an awesome idea. I am adding this to my roadmap, you might see it in the app soon. Thanks
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Comment #44785962
It is so good to see everyone’s feedback to this point and I hope you understand I am still creating things based on your thinking and feedback. Quite a number of users suggested t…
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Comment #44782132
Thanks, much appreciated!
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Comment #44782122
True enough, I wouldn't require an entire webapp if it only involved dividing a price by my hourly rate. As x-complexity pointed out, the true value arises when I'm not acting rati…
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Comment #44782082
For the time being, the "IMPULSE DETECTED" graphic is more of a conceptual representation than a real-time detection function. The app currently depends on you manually recording a…
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Comment #44782051
Believe me, this is such a great idea that I recently received exactly the same feedback. It's already on my roadmap because the user indicated that it would be effective to demons…
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Comment #44782033
That’s a great idea. Currently, my app focuses on preventing unnecessary spending and directing that "almost spent" money into savings, but I'm definitely noting this feedback. Con…
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Comment #44781996
That’s honestly such a good takeaway. Sometimes tracking your money doesn’t reveal overspending; it shows that you’ve been neglecting the parts of your life that bring you joy. You…
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Comment #44781976
That's a completely valid point, and I’ve heard similar feedback from many early users. I recommend, and I personally have started doing this, that you plug in your disposable inco…
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Show HN: Turn impulse buys into dream investments
Hi HN, I’ve always struggled with impulse buying—that late-night Amazon scroll or the "deal" that's too good to pass up. I realized I was trading long-term goals for short-term dop…
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