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Launch HN: Tweeks (YC W25) – Browser extension to deshittify the web

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Re: Launch HN: Tweeks (YC W25) – Browser extension to deshittify the web

#81

Post by ryanmerket »

Man I love this, but this isn't a business. Facebook, Reddit, et al will almost certainly C&D you and eventually sue you for violating their policies.

"Facebook does not have a specific policy against Greasemonkey like extensions by name, but it has banned users for creating or using scripts that interfere with Facebook's functionality, which can include those made with Greasemonkey. Such actions are against Facebook's terms of service, which prohibit anything that could disable, overburden, or impair the proper working or appearance of the site.

Interfering with site functionality: Scripts, including Greasemonkey scripts, that alter how Facebook's pages load or work can be seen as a violation of the terms of service, which can lead to account suspension or banning. Examples of banned scripts: A specific example is the ban of the creator of the FB Purity add-on, which was a Greasemonkey script used to customize Facebook, say The Next Web."

Re: Launch HN: Tweeks (YC W25) – Browser extension to deshittify the web

#83

Post by mettamage »

ryanmerket wrote: post #81

Man I love this, but this isn't a business. Facebook, Reddit, et al will almost certainly C&D you and eventually sue you for violating their policies. "Facebook does not have a specific policy against Greasemonkey like extensions by name, but it has banned users for creating or using scripts that interfere with Facebook's functionality, which can include those made with Greasemonkey. Such actions are against Facebook…

Yea, I had a similar idea like this years ago. I never gave it another thought because of potential legal issues.

Re: Launch HN: Tweeks (YC W25) – Browser extension to deshittify the web

#84

Post by basscomm »

jmadeano wrote: post #42
hungryhobbit wrote: post #35

What a terribad front page! Telling me to install an extension without ever telling me what that extension actually does is the most rookie move ever!

Fair feedback. If you scroll down (or press "See it in action") there are some examples. We definitely could invest more in a flashy landing page, but we're early, and we've focused more on trying to build a product that is useful than one that is well-marketed. For Silicon Valley, we have our priorities reversed, but I enjoy the product building :)

All I can see is a full screen 6 step checklist with the first step being 'install tweeks'. There's no 'see it in action' link anywhere, unless it's behind the modal

Re: Launch HN: Tweeks (YC W25) – Browser extension to deshittify the web

#85

Post by teaearlgraycold »

ryanmerket wrote: post #81

Man I love this, but this isn't a business. Facebook, Reddit, et al will almost certainly C&D you and eventually sue you for violating their policies. "Facebook does not have a specific policy against Greasemonkey like extensions by name, but it has banned users for creating or using scripts that interfere with Facebook's functionality, which can include those made with Greasemonkey. Such actions are against Facebook…

On the other hand, think of all of the SV startups that began by doing something blatantly illegal and are now successful.

Re: Launch HN: Tweeks (YC W25) – Browser extension to deshittify the web

#86

Post by ryanmerket »

teaearlgraycold wrote: post #85
ryanmerket wrote: post #81

Man I love this, but this isn't a business. Facebook, Reddit, et al will almost certainly C&D you and eventually sue you for violating their policies. "Facebook does not have a specific policy against Greasemonkey like extensions by name, but it has banned users for creating or using scripts that interfere with Facebook's functionality, which can include those made with Greasemonkey. Such actions are against Facebook…

On the other hand, think of all of the SV startups that began by doing something blatantly illegal and are now successful.

Sure, but once this starts to materially affect FB's revenue, they have the war chest and the lawyers to keep this startup in court until it is exhausted.

Re: Launch HN: Tweeks (YC W25) – Browser extension to deshittify the web

#87

Post by ryanmerket »

jmadeano wrote: post #68
BowBun wrote: post #38

I don't understand why we need VC-backed extensions to filter sites, these tools have existed for a long time under open-source codebases and community-driven blocklists. I think it's better to use Tampermonkey/Greasemonkey. Rules are deterministic, you have full control, and you don't have to worry about monetization or malicious data collection in the future. There have been multiple incidents in the past of extens…

> I don't understand why we need VC-backed extensions to filter sites, these tools have existed for a long time under open-source codebases and community-driven blocklists. The VCs didn't fund us for this, we pivoted. (shhh don't tell them (edit: /s)) > I think it's better to use Tampermonkey/Greasemonkey. Rules are deterministic, you have full control, and you don't have to worry about monetization or malicious data…

"The VCs didn't fund us for this, we pivoted. (shhh don't tell them)" - yikes

Re: Launch HN: Tweeks (YC W25) – Browser extension to deshittify the web

#88

Post by thefourthchime »

blast wrote: post #75
thefourthchime wrote: post #69

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Can you answer question 7?

I doubt that they know. It's too early to figure something like that out.

Or, they do know and don't want to say. This project does seem to have funding so I assume there is a plan.

Re: Launch HN: Tweeks (YC W25) – Browser extension to deshittify the web

#89

Post by gnarlouse »

doctorpangloss wrote: post #76
koakuma-chan wrote: post #66

Earlier quoted context omitted.

It's a freaking browser extension. Not trying to insult anyone or be negative, but I genuinely don't understand why anyone would invest money into this.

the only valid reasons to participate in hacker news is to get your startup funded, to get hired by one of the yc startups, or to sell something. it doesn't really make sense to participate in this forum anymore, otherwise, especially if you are just giving people free product development advice.

Respectfully disagree. Why is it colloquially known as "Hacker News", and not say "Startup Forum"? My favorite articles & content on Hacker News are where I stay up to date on technology and what people are doing--which is very literally inline with the name "Hacker News".

Re: Launch HN: Tweeks (YC W25) – Browser extension to deshittify the web

#90

Post by ggsp »

Great idea, great execution on your landing page (the onboarding experience is really well done) and great job on answering questions in this thread. Also, +1 on building a Firefox version.

Since I also have to use Chrome for an extension I'm developing, I pinned Tweeks and will likely reach for it every so often to actually test how well it does, but the demos definitely impressed me.

Out of curiosity, how much, if any, of this did you vibe code?

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