New App Utility

Commenters praise the innovative idea of a new social or sharing app but frequently question its personal usefulness, repeat usage, account requirements, app installation, and dependence on network effects for adoption.

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marktangotango May 6, 2016 View on HN

I personally don't have a use right now, but that sounds incredibly useful!

domlaut May 12, 2024 View on HN

Cool idea, but I do wish an account wasn’t necessary to use the app.

cloudjacker Jun 7, 2016 View on HN

It doesn't solve relatable problems for most peoplebut it is pretty awesome if you notice a reason to use it

jawngee May 10, 2010 View on HN

Cool stuff, but as a self proclaimed app whore I can't ever remember thinking I needed something like this.

tlianza Aug 15, 2022 View on HN

Seems like a useful app idea. Probably not something that would get much repeat use though.

snapoutofit Aug 23, 2013 View on HN

Interesting service, not too sure if I would be using it given I am stuck on the feed "infinitely scrolling" about stuff in my universe :).

meowface Jan 29, 2016 View on HN

Cool application. It's something I've wanted for a while, and I'd probably use it. But linking it here apropos of almost nothing seems a little like shilling.

bovermyer Dec 16, 2019 View on HN

You are not the target audience for this if you don't see its utility.Ironically, in your own dismissive response you give a good reason for the app's existence.

vasilakisfil Jan 19, 2022 View on HN

this is really good idea, how comes not many sites/companies/people use it?

greenhatman Apr 24, 2018 View on HN

That being said, I don't understand the use of this app at all. But other people seem to find it useful.