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Re: Show HN: Virus Cafe – Make a friend in 2 minutes

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I met a German girl on this app. We had a great time and right when we were exchanging numbers the server restarted. Please give a lengthier grace period. :(

Hey, it’s the German girl :) I just sent you an e-mail - hope to stay in touch!

This is incredible.

Re: Show HN: Virus Cafe – Make a friend in 2 minutes

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I understand how you feel but I don't think anything can replace looking into another human's eyes.

Are you good at making friends yourself? This fake empathy "I understand you" then ignoring their view is quiet alienating. People have been giving you realistic feedback in this thread (Virus Cafe is a terrible name and seems hyperfocused on a trend that is on its way out) and you've just been blowing them off.

Uhh... this is a side project I whipped together for fun. I'm not blowing anyone off by staying true to my goals with the project. I've responded to feedback by adding an "Extend for 2 minutes" button this morning and I'm working on more right now.

Re: Show HN: Virus Cafe – Make a friend in 2 minutes

#53

I met a German girl on this app. We had a great time and right when we were exchanging numbers the server restarted. Please give a lengthier grace period. :(

oh man im that dude you were talking to for 15 minutes as well, add me too

Re: Show HN: Virus Cafe – Make a friend in 2 minutes

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Sorry that you don't like it. Can't please everyone. Lots of people have told me they've had fun meeting new people from around the world. Regarding the hashtag, I put it there because I'm against police brutality and I'm horrified by what the police are doing. Looters should be arrested and prosecuted, for sure. But police have a monopoly on the use of violence and must be held to a higher standard.

I didn't write I don't like it, mostly think being more neutral and removing political statements might be better. As for the Police, that was one guy. What percentage of cops kill innocent people, vs. save you from the bad guys (I was saved by cops twice, for instance). Also looks like the guy is going to be held at a higher standard and will get a harsh punishment. Is looting and burning down stores that in many ca…

> What percentage of cops kill innocent people, vs. save you from the bad guys

Pretty low I suppose. The point is, we should take every precaution to keep the former as low as possible, preferably zero. The people are not seeing this effort at the moment.

Re: Show HN: Virus Cafe – Make a friend in 2 minutes

#57

Hi feross! I presume this uses simple peer? We’re using simple peer in our app (currently on the front page as well). Thanks so much for your work!

Your contact page is broken on your website and email to the address listed bounces. How can we contact you?

Re: Show HN: Virus Cafe – Make a friend in 2 minutes

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Hey folks! I built Virus Cafe to help you make a friend in 2 minutes! My goal is to help people stuck indoors because of COVID-19 (or police curfews) to make meaningful connections with strangers. Here's how it works: 1. You are matched with a random partner for a video chat 2. You're given a deep question to discuss. You have 2 minutes! 3. The only rule is: no small talk! Small talk is the worst and I'm on a mission…

Hey here's one question that usually starts interesting discussion. You can probably add it to your list:

- What would you do if you did not have to work for money?

Re: Show HN: Virus Cafe – Make a friend in 2 minutes

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I understand how you feel but I don't think anything can replace looking into another human's eyes.

Well, video certainly hasn't replaced it. Maybe one day we will all have devices with the multiple cameras and the signal processing to allow actual eye contact over a video call.

Na I don't think any tech can replace face to face interaction.
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