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Reminds me of a comment I saw on here the other day: http://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=4722671 > Facebook is going to forge a new path to irrelevance, not > take the same path as MySpace. People will stop using > Facebook because (1) they outgrow it, (2) they get tired of > it, or (3) it lost its usefulness. > I don't believe another app will take its place. Rather, I > think an existing app/platform is already Fac…
Reminds me of a comment I saw on here the other day: http://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=4722671 > Facebook is going to forge a new path to irrelevance, not > take the same path as MySpace. People will stop using > Facebook because (1) they outgrow it, (2) they get tired of > it, or (3) it lost its usefulness. > I don't believe another app will take its place. Rather, I > think an existing app/platform is already Fac…
Reminds me of a comment I saw on here the other day: http://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=4722671 > Facebook is going to forge a new path to irrelevance, not > take the same path as MySpace. People will stop using > Facebook because (1) they outgrow it, (2) they get tired of > it, or (3) it lost its usefulness. > I don't believe another app will take its place. Rather, I > think an existing app/platform is already Fac…
This service doesn't work without Facebook/Instagram though...I think thats an important distinction because a hub/central provider will be needed. For photos it'd be hard to replace facebook (considering it owns insta too)
I'm already working on an app that will bypass social networks altogether and connect you directly with your recipients without the need to post pictures anywhere.
I made something in a similar vein a while back, although it wasn't linked to any social network: http://www.sendasaurus.com if you're curious. Basically you manually upload the photos and then it automatically sends them one at a time, once a day.
I think you're right to focus on the simplicity and mind-free aspect of the service. It might be worth reflecting this in your pricing too, eg have an option to pay $20 for an entire year. I definitely find it nicer to spend a lump like that and not have to think about it, than to see a monthly dribble of small amounts.
[1]seen at http://www.eytanlevit.com/post/34639708833/operation-hogwart...
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This service doesn't work without Facebook/Instagram though...I think thats an important distinction because a hub/central provider will be needed. For photos it'd be hard to replace facebook (considering it owns insta too)
Correct. Right now you need Facebook or Instagram (also, kinda, Facebook). It's a traction thing. I'm already working on an app that will bypass social networks altogether and connect you directly with your recipients without the need to post pictures anywhere.
Great Idea! I could send photos this way to my parents. good job!
Reminds me of a comment I saw on here the other day: http://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=4722671 > Facebook is going to forge a new path to irrelevance, not > take the same path as MySpace. People will stop using > Facebook because (1) they outgrow it, (2) they get tired of > it, or (3) it lost its usefulness. > I don't believe another app will take its place. Rather, I > think an existing app/platform is already Fac…
There used to be an option in my sidebar on Facebook called "photos", clicking it would show all the photos my friends had uploaded. It was the news feed but for photos! However 2 days ago it disappeared, this is my sidebar now: http://i.imgur.com/Vvte9.png
The only option I have now is "photos", which is my own photos. Did Facebook kill the photo feed for everyone or did it just disappear for me?
Basically, young parents with kids and [grand]parents who aren't going to join FB. Perfect fit.
