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All the lonely people... yet none of our social apps tell us who wants to hang out right now.
We're always 'online' but that doesn't mean we're available.
Here's a thread on why we need something new because the Green Dot is a lie.
We're always 'online' but that doesn't mean we're available.
Here's a thread on why we need something new because the Green Dot is a lie.
You can always call or text your best friends
But it feels desperate or awkward getting left on *read* by acquaintances...so we stop reaching out.
We need a way to see what's up with people without a harsh sense of rejection, otherwise the walls grow ever taller.
But it feels desperate or awkward getting left on *read* by acquaintances...so we stop reaching out.
We need a way to see what's up with people without a harsh sense of rejection, otherwise the walls grow ever taller.
Location
isuselesswithoutintent
Foursquare & Snap Map show me someone's close, but they could be working, on a date, or about to leave.
Instagram Threads' auto-status is creepy, and I still don't know what you're doing at the cafe.
Plz don't "drop in" on me
isuselesswithoutintentFoursquare & Snap Map show me someone's close, but they could be working, on a date, or about to leave.
Instagram Threads' auto-status is creepy, and I still don't know what you're doing at the cafe.
Plz don't "drop in" on me
Request For Startup: The availability indicator
-Tap to say you're free for 2 hours on or offline, with optional description of your intent
-The app sends "Josh is free" notifs on your behalf to chosen & algorithmically suggested friends so you never know if they ignored you
-Tap to say you're free for 2 hours on or offline, with optional description of your intent
-The app sends "Josh is free" notifs on your behalf to chosen & algorithmically suggested friends so you never know if they ignored you
Isolation is an iceberg to mental health, slowly formed then it suddenly sinks us
Whether for hanging IRL in masks or Netflix partying, we could sure use an app that show's who's free.
I wrote about my idea, and why distant friends still matter https://constine.substack.com/p/can-an-app-revive-acquaintanceship
Whether for hanging IRL in masks or Netflix partying, we could sure use an app that show's who's free.
I wrote about my idea, and why distant friends still matter https://constine.substack.com/p/can-an-app-revive-acquaintanceship
Your acquaintances miss you. Even without some special social app, you can still reach out.
Brave the awkwardness. Connection is worth it. And I bet they're home wishing someone would.
Brave the awkwardness. Connection is worth it. And I bet they're home wishing someone would.
