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Re: Show HN: I made a website that makes you cry

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Post by throwanem »

jevogel wrote: post #58
pmarreck wrote: post #55

I probably do need a good cry since my breath does that repeated-hesitation thing when I breathe in sometimes (not sure if there’s a name for it yet, but you also do it for a while after you’re done crying, I call it “aftershocks” then… but this is like, all the time for me now…)

Hitching.

Yeah. If it isn't actually accompanied by emotions that suggest a cause, you really might want to see a doctor about that. If you also sleep on your side, go for the home sleep study if offered, it's worlds more convenient.

Re: Show HN: I made a website that makes you cry

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Post by johnnymaroney »

MrGilbert wrote: post #141
FireInsight wrote: post #118

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Not gonna lie, this whole "Feel - Emotions on Demand" thing sounds like a slightly dystopian scifi concept. Maybe like a Black Mirror -style parody of how even emotions can be manufactured nowadays.

That is… nothing new? At least for me, music does the same. It can make me cry, make me happy or make me angry. I can spin up a CD and get in each mood I desire. Or, and that’s the great thing about it, get out of it.

I love that you just said spin up a CD

Re: Show HN: I made a website that makes you cry

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Post by johnnymaroney »

Tade0 wrote: post #145

Works for me. Most reliable SaaS (Sadness as a Service) I've seen in the past years. I have a collection of clips that worked on me specifically which I used to gauge my state - not crying is a cause for concern, but over the years I got desensitised to them. I'm almost afraid to ask: are Japanese Toyota ads in there?

Sadness as a Service - I love that. Thank you.

I don't think any Japanese Toyota ads are on there. I'll check them out. Always open to suggestions for additions.

Re: Show HN: I made a website that makes you cry

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Post by udev4096 »

johnnymaroney wrote: post #99
udev4096 wrote: post #93

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OP is right. Short-form content for everything is dangerous and should be avoided. It serves no purpose

This is just scientifically false. Emotions only last for 90 seconds and short-form content can indeed be beneficial. Studies show even a two minute experience can break the cycle of negative rumination.

Studies of what? Bunch of teenagers that are already hooked on short-form content, whose attention span is non-existent?

Re: Show HN: I made a website that makes you cry

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Post by johnnymaroney »

udev4096 wrote: post #153
johnnymaroney wrote: post #100

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I am not stupid enough to cry over some random meaningless post. You are creating solutions for the problems that don't exist

Stress doesn't exist? Hundreds of thousands of people have used the site and I receive tons of messages from people it has helped with not only stress but also things like grief, C-PTSD, etc. But thanks for sharing your feedback.

Re: Show HN: I made a website that makes you cry

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Post by Tade0 »

johnnymaroney wrote: post #154
Tade0 wrote: post #145

Works for me. Most reliable SaaS (Sadness as a Service) I've seen in the past years. I have a collection of clips that worked on me specifically which I used to gauge my state - not crying is a cause for concern, but over the years I got desensitised to them. I'm almost afraid to ask: are Japanese Toyota ads in there?

Sadness as a Service - I love that. Thank you. I don't think any Japanese Toyota ads are on there. I'll check them out. Always open to suggestions for additions.

Here you go:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k9fy9gR__iE

Re: Show HN: I made a website that makes you cry

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Post by throwanem »

teddyh wrote: post #124
Hobadee wrote: post #26

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IT here. I don't need a website; I have users.

It is with the confidence of decades of experience that I can say that the problem is that you have a bad attitude about your job. (I have elaborated on this in the past: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=17164086 >)

It is with the confidence of decades of experience I can say that to quote Alan Watts aloud is a sign of desperately needing to read another book.

Re: Show HN: I made a website that makes you cry

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Post by skrebbel »

jesterson wrote: post #138
andrewyazura wrote: post #127

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the fact that it doesn't open in russia makes me happy, to be honest

> the fact that it doesn't open in russia makes me happy, to be honest Mind to explain why?

Standard "boo Russia, yay Ukraine" vibes + forgetting that Russian people are just regular people with regular-people hopes and fears.

Re: Show HN: I made a website that makes you cry

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Post by throwanem »

udev4096 wrote: post #155
johnnymaroney wrote: post #99

Earlier quoted context omitted.

This is just scientifically false. Emotions only last for 90 seconds and short-form content can indeed be beneficial. Studies show even a two minute experience can break the cycle of negative rumination.

Studies of what? Bunch of teenagers that are already hooked on short-form content, whose attention span is non-existent?

You're arguing with a grifter, you know. Best case he's going to crib what you say to sound smart. Why help?
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