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Launch HN: Muddy (YC S19) – Multiplayer browser for getting work done

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Re: Launch HN: Muddy (YC S19) – Multiplayer browser for getting work done

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Post by arresin »

bigstrat2003 wrote: post #68
aboodman wrote: post #64

Earlier quoted context omitted.

I almost gave up after trying this like three times but as an ex browser developer really wanted to see what ya'll were up to. I think it's an interesting concept. But I bet you will lose tons of trials here. In fact it should just be google auth (not sure if I missed the option to do that).

Google auth is good to have, but local auth should always be an option. It's not really good practice to exclude those who don't wish to cede control of their online life to Google.

And if your Google account is ever blocked because you triggered an AI security flag, you will lose access to all the sites where you signed in with Google.

Re: Launch HN: Muddy (YC S19) – Multiplayer browser for getting work done

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Post by theendisney »

arresin wrote: post #71
bigstrat2003 wrote: post #68

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Google auth is good to have, but local auth should always be an option. It's not really good practice to exclude those who don't wish to cede control of their online life to Google.

And if your Google account is ever blocked because you triggered an AI security flag, you will lose access to all the sites where you signed in with Google.

I find the need to self-moderate at least as scary. Heaven forbid you say what you think with just morality in mind. Who even knows what is or isn't allowed in 2024?

Re: Launch HN: Muddy (YC S19) – Multiplayer browser for getting work done

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Post by oaktowner »

kisonecat wrote: post #40

Totally evokes the good memories I have of "Google Wave" as a way for folks to collaborate on rich documents. Super cool.

I came here to say this -- couldn't agree more. Very positive feelings and this nails it (and adds some stuff, too).

Re: Launch HN: Muddy (YC S19) – Multiplayer browser for getting work done

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Post by bigstrat2003 »

lele0108 wrote: post #11
t1c wrote: post #5

So, despite being based on Chromium, there's no Linux builds? Would like to try this but me and my entire team uses Linux.

Hear you! Coming soon. There are some OS specific patches we made to Chromium that make this less straightforward

That is really unfortunate, because it removes the only advantage of using the web to begin with. Hopefully you guys are able to find a solution.

Re: Launch HN: Muddy (YC S19) – Multiplayer browser for getting work done

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Post by aranibatta »

bozhark wrote: post #62

This should say “data” not just ads “All your cookies and passwords are stored locally and never on our server. Our business model is around selling collaboration services and enterprise features, not ads”

You're correct. Don't really need to do anything with your data as well. I will change.

Re: Launch HN: Muddy (YC S19) – Multiplayer browser for getting work done

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Post by HeatrayEnjoyer »

theendisney wrote: post #72
arresin wrote: post #71

Earlier quoted context omitted.

And if your Google account is ever blocked because you triggered an AI security flag, you will lose access to all the sites where you signed in with Google.

I find the need to self-moderate at least as scary. Heaven forbid you say what you think with just morality in mind. Who even knows what is or isn't allowed in 2024?

That never seemed hard to figure out.

Re: Launch HN: Muddy (YC S19) – Multiplayer browser for getting work done

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Post by orliesaurus »

lele0108 wrote: post #22
idoh wrote: post #13

What's the story around getting into YC in 2019 and then launching in '24? I'm guessing there were some interesting pivots along the way ...

You are right. We came in letting hosts open experience stores in Airbnbs (try on an Oculus at a hosts home). Difficult to attribute our sales so we moved on. COVID hit and we had the itch to look at the browser in a different light. Building a browser seemed intimidating...but it was quarantine. Long story short, built a few different ideas and here we are :)

This is incredible, 5 years of not giving up, kudos. How big is your team and how did you make your money go this long?

Re: Launch HN: Muddy (YC S19) – Multiplayer browser for getting work done

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Post by promiseofbeans »

aboodman wrote: post #63

Please stop doing this: https://i.imgur.com/2WeVGxK.png It's so frustrating. Early in your product lifecycle it should be painfully easy to get started and you shouldn't be worrying about this kind of security.

I don't see any issue with this? It makes sense to keep the accounts secure, and very few people will be coming up with passwords by hand; they'll be using the auto-generated ones from their browser (or from their 3rd-party password manager for the more HN-y types).

Re: Launch HN: Muddy (YC S19) – Multiplayer browser for getting work done

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Post by justusthane »

theendisney wrote: post #72
arresin wrote: post #71

Earlier quoted context omitted.

And if your Google account is ever blocked because you triggered an AI security flag, you will lose access to all the sites where you signed in with Google.

I find the need to self-moderate at least as scary. Heaven forbid you say what you think with just morality in mind. Who even knows what is or isn't allowed in 2024?

I have never in my life thought “Gee, I might be banned for saying that,” but maybe I’m just a sheeple.

Re: Launch HN: Muddy (YC S19) – Multiplayer browser for getting work done

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Post by sachinkesiraju »

This is super impressive. Love the demo, especially the AI recall feature that deeplinks your files and @'s collaborators. This product feels like the obvious evolution of the digital workplace after the cloud. Is the plan to eventually integrate more native collaboration tools (Kanban boards, team password sharing, cloud file storage) after chat?
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