Show HN: An audio only social network

Post by ovibos » Wed, Jan 11, 2017, 3:25 AM UTC

problems wrote: post #91

dl_terp wrote: post #67

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So for #2, I think that this is where you need to be selective on who you follow. It won't be a Facebook where you have hundreds of people. Rather more like 15 or 20 people you really care about and like their stories. I think that's the niche that an audio only social network could fill.

So... podcasting but with shittier content?

Post by phirschybar » Wed, Jan 11, 2017, 3:27 AM UTC

dl_terp wrote: post #62

throwanem wrote: post #60

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> I'll switch which of the 2 stories shows up at the front Good call. Maybe back off a little more than that, even. So I'm reading your page and liking what I see. I would like to know more. Here's a thing that might have more information, so I click it. Now I'm reading a surprisingly affecting comic about a kid who's been sexually abused and the fight against sex slavery. My mental and emotional associations with yo…

may I ask if others feel this way? My sharing this is because I think it's an important part of the story and why we created Currently, but I don't want it to have a "dark aura" around the app by any means. Does anyone else agree with the above sentiment?

Post by dl_terp » Wed, Jan 11, 2017, 4:31 AM UTC

ovibos wrote: post #102

problems wrote: post #91

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So... podcasting but with shittier content?

In the same way that Tumblr is like blogging but with shittier content, or YouTube is like cinema production but with shittier content

Post by dl_terp » Wed, Jan 11, 2017, 4:39 AM UTC

Nexxxeh wrote: post #97

dl_terp wrote: post #87

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At this point only Android and iOS app only. Is there a reason you need web-based?

I would rather use the device I've assembled from my choice an almost infinite combination of parts, permanently hooked up to a hifi-grade 5.1 system with a subwoofer that's bigger than my head, and a boom mic and pop filter. As opposed to a device picked in no small part (excuse the pun) because it's small enough to fit in my small hands. It has a speaker the size of my fingernail and a microphone that's even smalle…

Post by rexpop » Wed, Jan 11, 2017, 5:01 AM UTC

richard___ wrote: post #63

Couple things: 1. The sexual abuse story is unrelated to your app and feels like you're trying to guilt the customer into using it. The best way to support victims would be to donate directly to the NGO not use your app, and therefore this story seems like a disingenuous marketing strategy. 2. The problem with audio only social network is there's no way to "skim" things. There's no guarantee that the audio story a us…