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Re: Show HN: Poppy – A simple app to stay intentional with relationships

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Post by wolvoleo » Thu, Mar 05, 2026, 10:29 AM UTC

bobbiechen wrote: post #31

listic wrote: post #28

Earlier quoted context omitted.

> This is a neat idea that has been tried about 300 times over Could you share the top 3 attempts that tried it and are better at it? I only know that things like this should exist, but didn't look any further into this class of things, yet. My idea of what to look into is some kind of CRM for my personal contacts.

Not sure if it's top 3, but I use Monica https://www.monicahq.com/ which does advertise itself as a personal CRM. I certainly underutilize its features but things like birthday reminders + a place for a few notes (where do they live again? who's their partner?) is nice

I just put that stuff into obsidian here. Only thing I miss are the birthday reminders but there's probably a plugin for that :)

Re: Show HN: Poppy – A simple app to stay intentional with relationships

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Post by wolvoleo » Thu, Mar 05, 2026, 10:32 AM UTC

mriet wrote: post #34

So, I respect the entrepeneurship and technical skills to make this. Well done! That being said, this is insane. Maintaining your social network is a skill, just like being able to swim, doing math, being able to hold a good conversation, being able to code or cook or do your taxes. The "promise" and "illusion" of silicon valley is that all problems (including and maybe even especially social ones) can be solved with…

Basically you're telling people to not be ADHD. Well thanks but it doesn't work like that. I wish. Reminders definitely help especially because our minds are so bad at prioritising. Tools like this can definitely help.

The page specifically mentions ADHD and the design is also a bit too quirky for neurotypicals anyway.

Re: Show HN: Poppy – A simple app to stay intentional with relationships

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Post by paulglx » Thu, Mar 05, 2026, 10:33 AM UTC

bengale wrote: post #35

Realising the irony of complaining about the complaining; can we not just have one comment that moans about AI writing and then consider it said? It's going to be and endless circular discussion going forward, AI is not going anywhere, people are going to use it to write copy. Like all things that irk overly technical people it will be completely missed by the masses so none of the pushback will have any effect.

The issue isn't exactly using some technology, it's more the jarring copy style it outputs. It's extremely impersonal and it signals low care about quality

Re: Show HN: Poppy – A simple app to stay intentional with relationships

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Post by dreadnip » Thu, Mar 05, 2026, 10:34 AM UTC

nullbyte808 wrote: post #14

jamilton wrote: post #10

Website looks nice. The copy being so painfully AI-written is a turnoff, enough that my first thought was "oh yeah, I remember hearing about this kind of app, I should look at the other one I'm thinking of". I do like that it's local and free. Imported some contacts, doing quick setup, first contact, can't scroll down to confirm/finish setting them up. I'm on the SE, which is a slightly smaller screen, sometimes apps…

How do you know its AI? Who cares, sounds fine too me.

The whole website was prompted. You can tell by the overload of emoji's on the page and every section having cards with hover effects. It's classic LLM design.

Re: Show HN: Poppy – A simple app to stay intentional with relationships

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Post by fpauser » Thu, Mar 05, 2026, 11:10 AM UTC

paulglx wrote: post #29

The AI writing is a big turn-off: if the app is crafted with the same care as the copy on the website, I'm not sure I want to trust the owner with VERY personal data like that :)

But they have to make money somehow! ;)

Re: Show HN: Poppy – A simple app to stay intentional with relationships

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Post by fpauser » Thu, Mar 05, 2026, 11:11 AM UTC

Madmallard wrote: post #27

The solution to fostering relationships is getting off the computer and your phone and social media for a prolonged period of time.

Yes!

Re: Show HN: Poppy – A simple app to stay intentional with relationships

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Post by dolebirchwood » Thu, Mar 05, 2026, 11:26 AM UTC

nullbyte808 wrote: post #14

jamilton wrote: post #10

Website looks nice. The copy being so painfully AI-written is a turnoff, enough that my first thought was "oh yeah, I remember hearing about this kind of app, I should look at the other one I'm thinking of". I do like that it's local and free. Imported some contacts, doing quick setup, first contact, can't scroll down to confirm/finish setting them up. I'm on the SE, which is a slightly smaller screen, sometimes apps…

How do you know its AI? Who cares, sounds fine too me.

The avatars in the "testimonials" are all fakes by pravatar.cc, so take that into consideration. The site is bull shit.

Re: Show HN: Poppy – A simple app to stay intentional with relationships

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Post by squeefers » Thu, Mar 05, 2026, 11:42 AM UTC

bengale wrote: post #35

Realising the irony of complaining about the complaining; can we not just have one comment that moans about AI writing and then consider it said? It's going to be and endless circular discussion going forward, AI is not going anywhere, people are going to use it to write copy. Like all things that irk overly technical people it will be completely missed by the masses so none of the pushback will have any effect.

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Re: Show HN: Poppy – A simple app to stay intentional with relationships

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Post by edelans » Thu, Mar 05, 2026, 11:46 AM UTC

very nice! I'll give it a shot! I thought about something similar in the past few years. I like the fact that you insist on "no social pressure" and a "gentle" nudge. The goal is not to make the user feel bad :). I also like that you make me import just a small subset of my contacts, to not feel overwhelmed right from the beginning (start small! make it work then make it better).

some quick feedback: - I feel a more natural path to add an "extra checkin" would be from the "flower" in the garden (home page). - I would love to be able to add a date in the checkin. Let's say I know the person I just checked in with told me she has an important event coming up (exam, interview, work deadline, baby...) I'd love to be able to add a specific date for a future checking on a specific topic.

Re: Show HN: Poppy – A simple app to stay intentional with relationships

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Post by crispyambulance » Thu, Mar 05, 2026, 11:48 AM UTC

bengale wrote: post #35

Realising the irony of complaining about the complaining; can we not just have one comment that moans about AI writing and then consider it said? It's going to be and endless circular discussion going forward, AI is not going anywhere, people are going to use it to write copy. Like all things that irk overly technical people it will be completely missed by the masses so none of the pushback will have any effect.

> Like all things that irk overly technical people it [AI-written copy] will be completely missed by the masses...

I find the opposite is true. AI-written copy is an instant turn-off to non-tech folks but many tech-focused people tolerate it.