Show HN: Feediary – RSS reader with zero tracking and zero ads
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Re: Show HN: Feediary – RSS reader with zero tracking and zero ads
#2Congratulation on shipping it!
I definitely share the same values, so much that I developed a very similar Open Source RSS feed reader with the exact same requirements in mind (no tracking, no ads, no BS...).
https://feedsubs.com (https://github.com/NicolasLM/feedsubs)
Re: Show HN: Feediary – RSS reader with zero tracking and zero ads
#3If it's not an open-source client that I can run on my own machine, I wouldn't trust it.
There's nothing preventing a service from tracking you or giving away your data, no matter what reassuring words they use.
Re: Show HN: Feediary – RSS reader with zero tracking and zero ads
#4Congratulation on shipping it! I definitely share the same values, so much that I developed a very similar Open Source RSS feed reader with the exact same requirements in mind (no tracking, no ads, no BS...). https://feedsubs.com ( https://github.com/NicolasLM/feedsubs )
Thank you!
your RSS reader looks good, keep up the good work!
Re: Show HN: Feediary – RSS reader with zero tracking and zero ads
#5Let me suggest to come up with a different hook. Lack of tracking and lack of ads are two of the fundamental defining (anti)characteristics of RSS. The whole point of RSS is to directly connect individual content providers to individual content consumers. This current hook is like trying to sell pillows on the basis that they don't spontaneously explode.
Re: Show HN: Feediary – RSS reader with zero tracking and zero ads
#6Did anyone use it? Is it any good?
Why there is no demo to try but it forces me to create an account?
Re: Show HN: Feediary – RSS reader with zero tracking and zero ads
#7Let me suggest to come up with a different hook. Lack of tracking and lack of ads are two of the fundamental defining (anti)characteristics of RSS. The whole point of RSS is to directly connect individual content providers to individual content consumers. This current hook is like trying to sell pillows on the basis that they don't spontaneously explode.
Well, feedly does inject ads so it is a thing.
Re: Show HN: Feediary – RSS reader with zero tracking and zero ads
#8I tried it out for a bit and compared to my current reader of choice this is what I miss:
- keyboard navigation
- expanded view (full content in the list view)
Some other remarks:
- The pricing is a bit high for me, for a couple € more I could run my own virtual server (which could also be used for many other things) with an opensource feed reader.
- Do Not Track is a nice addition but it would be better to proxy the images through your service instead of removing them altogether.
- The feed crawler should handle last modified and etag headers to save bandwidth both for yourself and the content providers (it could also use a proper user agent with a subscriber count in it).
Re: Show HN: Feediary – RSS reader with zero tracking and zero ads
#9Congratulation on shipping it! I definitely share the same values, so much that I developed a very similar Open Source RSS feed reader with the exact same requirements in mind (no tracking, no ads, no BS...). https://feedsubs.com ( https://github.com/NicolasLM/feedsubs )
I'd definitely consider at least putting a screenshot on the front page, or in the Github readme. I clicked your link very interested, saw nothing but a Sign Up button and then an (almost) empty Github readme, and lost interest.
Re: Show HN: Feediary – RSS reader with zero tracking and zero ads
#10I tried it out for a bit and compared to my current reader of choice this is what I miss: - keyboard navigation - expanded view (full content in the list view) Some other remarks: - The pricing is a bit high for me, for a couple € more I could run my own virtual server (which could also be used for many other things) with an opensource feed reader. - Do Not Track is a nice addition but it would be better to proxy the…
Hey,
thanks for your feedback!
Keyboard shortcuts will be added in the next release (next week), and expanded view in the Reader is also planned and will be added in some of the next releases.
Also thanks for the other remarks, we will not decrease the price as this is the minimum to ensure the service is sustainable. Will definitely think about the image proxy and the etag headers.