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Re: Show HN: Rumuki, a prenup for sex tapes

#101
post #77

Earlier quoted context omitted.

I believe environments auto-eject those people who do not belong there anyway, the reason does not matter.

So if you end up being ejected from a group it was justified because you didn't belong there. Nice logic.

Stating a fact is not necessarily an approval thereof.

Re: Show HN: Rumuki, a prenup for sex tapes

#102
post #47

Where's the legal contract part? If my video is leaked by the other party, I'd like to at least have a clear contract so I can issue takedown notices, sue for copyright damages, etc. (Edit: Not a new idea, certainly, but well executed so far.)

I'm pretty sure leaking a sex video without consent is already illegal in most countries. And you can sue the other party for a lot more severe crimes than copyright damages.

You might be surprised how much the law lags at criminalizing morally reprehensible acts enabled by technology, like revenge porn.

I can't speak to other countries specifics, but in the US the most effective avenue currently appears to be copyright claims. That's a civil proceeding, so the jilted ex is only on the hook for financial penalties.

http://www.criminaldefenselawyer.com/resources/revenge-porn-...

Re: Show HN: Rumuki, a prenup for sex tapes

#103
post #77

Earlier quoted context omitted.

I believe environments auto-eject those people who do not belong there anyway, the reason does not matter.

So if you end up being ejected from a group it was justified because you didn't belong there. Nice logic.

I don't think the intent in the above comment re. auto-eject was malicious. It's about equilibrium, phrased in more common-speak they're better off without them, as they're clearly gossipy/close-minded people.

Re: Show HN: Rumuki, a prenup for sex tapes

#105
post #81

This is a really cool concept. But ultimately you cannot get past the analog hole. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Analog_hole

From the FAQs: > How do I know my partner won't abuse my trust? > You can't. However with Rumuki you have the discretion to only grant playbacks when you can keep an eye on them. You also have the option to revoke all playback grants and delete the recording if trust is ever lost.

Which completely eliminates the use for this app. At least in the sense it is marketed for. If you only want to show the movie when you keep an eye on the one you're showing it to, just show it from your own phone. But I guess the whole point of sexy movies is to be able to watch them away from your partner.

If you do trust the other party, I don't see how this app adds anything but complications. Don't get me wrong, I guess there are some practical applications for the underlying technology and from the looks of it, this seems pretty well engineered and designed. The advertised use case just does not make any sense to me at all.

Re: Show HN: Rumuki, a prenup for sex tapes

#106
post #4

This is a clever idea that I feel has lots of uses, not just sex tapes.

I agree. I'd be pleasantly surprised if this isn't patented already.

This is too general (and likely obvious to a skilled practitioner) an idea to be patented.

Re: Show HN: Rumuki, a prenup for sex tapes

#107
post #64

Earlier quoted context omitted.

I don't get the point of sextapes. I have excellent recall, so why do I need a video record?

I don't get the point of handcuffs in the bedroom, but some people like them, so that's up to them. If you don't understand someone's sexual preference, the correct response is no response. You're not obligated to comment on everything.

No user is obliged to post or comment on anything at all, what do you do on a forum if you think that way?

Re: Show HN: Rumuki, a prenup for sex tapes

#108

Earlier quoted context omitted.

From the FAQs: > How do I know my partner won't abuse my trust? > You can't. However with Rumuki you have the discretion to only grant playbacks when you can keep an eye on them. You also have the option to revoke all playback grants and delete the recording if trust is ever lost.

Which completely eliminates the use for this app. At least in the sense it is marketed for. If you only want to show the movie when you keep an eye on the one you're showing it to, just show it from your own phone. But I guess the whole point of sexy movies is to be able to watch them away from your partner. If you do trust the other party, I don't see how this app adds anything but complications. Don't get me wrong,…

You can still watch them together and not have to worry about custody of the recording.

Re: Show HN: Rumuki, a prenup for sex tapes

#110
I think "a prenup for home videos" might be the worst marketing angle possible. It sounds like a legal contract.

But, worse, it makes it sound like it's only something you should use if you don't trust the other person.

Instead, they should market it as "2fa for sex tapes" rather than a trust issue by itself and point to things like "the fappening" icloud social engineering hack.

I can't imagine many people using this otherwise.

Also, don't forget that your target audience is mostly women who bear the majority of the shaming for a leaked video instead of high-fives. "Don't be the next Jennifer Lawrence" is going to be more effective marketing.

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