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Re: Show HN: a social network conducted entirely through email

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Post by pavel_lishin » Tue, Oct 04, 2011, 4:16 PM UTC

orenmazor wrote: post #18

I can't wait for the social network that's conducted entirely through beer at a pub.

I think Apple is coming out with it next month, it's called iDrink.

Re: Show HN: a social network conducted entirely through email

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Post by orenmazor » Tue, Oct 04, 2011, 4:23 PM UTC

agileqr wrote: post #26

orenmazor wrote: post #18

I can't wait for the social network that's conducted entirely through beer at a pub.

That would be pretty sweet!

right? instead of 'poking' girls you like, you can buy them a drink.

Re: Show HN: a social network conducted entirely through email

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Post by tci22 » Tue, Oct 04, 2011, 4:29 PM UTC

pavel_lishin wrote: post #30

tci22 wrote: post #23

Earlier quoted context omitted.

I dunno...seems succinct enough: pick a topic, send us an email, and we forward emails to you from emailers discussing same topic. I only suggested creating a throwaway because people worry about spam.

How about illustrating the whole process? Cartoons are easy to understand.

Jesus just get in there and start emailing buddy. :)

Re: Show HN: a social network conducted entirely through email

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Post by agilefoster » Tue, Oct 04, 2011, 5:25 PM UTC

What problem is this attempting to solve?

Re: Show HN: a social network conducted entirely through email

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Post by tci22 » Tue, Oct 04, 2011, 5:35 PM UTC

agilefoster wrote: post #34

What problem is this attempting to solve?

None at all. Just communicate via email (per the website instruction) and get tips ($) for interesting discussion.

Re: Show HN: a social network conducted entirely through email

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Post by tci22 » Tue, Oct 04, 2011, 5:37 PM UTC

tci22 wrote: post #8

bricestacey wrote: post #4

Earlier quoted context omitted.

I think you underestimate the sheer volume of spam.

If users want us to weed out emails that we feel are spam we would do it. But hell, no one's used the site or email yet so we can't anticipate anything.

Update: so far no spam.