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!
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#32This sounds anxiety-inducing.
not everyone is terrified of social interaction
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#33Please tell me one of the topics is abortion. Always a good icebreaker. Virus cafe? Seriously, will my computer catch something using this site?
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#34The name does not inspire enough confidence for me to click on the link.
Using the word virus on the internet is like using the word bomb in the airport. It's not a good decision.
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#35Is there a chance for chat instead of video call? I like the idea but I'm not exposing myself in video. I know it "ruins" the experience but each one to its own.
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.
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#36Earlier quoted context omitted.
is what it is... chatroulette and co all have similar behavior. too many rules and you lose users.
I'm okay with losing users. I only want users who enjoy long discussions about deep questions. That's the target audience of the app. If you have no standards, you devolve into ChatRoulette. More users, but very little value.
I'm glad you're aiming for a different niche because I was gonna say the exact same thing.
I had one awkward conversation and then one person quit in the first second.
Omegle was the same for text. Either I'd quit when I saw "ASL?" or they'd quit when I replied.
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#38Earlier quoted context omitted.
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.
Alright,chill out.
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#39I 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. :(
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#40Is there a chance for chat instead of video call? I like the idea but I'm not exposing myself in video. I know it "ruins" the experience but each one to its own.
I understand how you feel but I don't think anything can replace looking into another human's eyes.
Yeah, but it has a downside. You can be recorded so you have to act as if what you are saying is going to be publicly available in the Internet forever.