Send private messages to anyone on HN
https://fro.app This is an experimental app that I've been working on. I wanted to send a direct private message to someone on HN (similar to what they have on Reddit). - You create an account - You connect your HN account (by inserting a code on your HN about) - You type HN username and send a message - The message will be "received" once the other person also connects their HN account. Some built-in rules - Send up to 5 messages within 24 hour period. - If you get flagged as SPAM more than twice within 24 hour period, you won't be able to send a message for the next 24 hours. I'm…
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This experimental app enables Hacker News users to send private messages to each other, similar to Reddit's direct messaging feature. Users create an account, connect their HN profile by posting a verification code in their bio, then message other HN usernames. Messages are delivered once recipients also connect their accounts. The service enforces a five-message-per-day limit and temporarily blocks accounts flagged for spam twice within 24 hours to prevent abuse.
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In the maker’s words, at launch
https://fro.app This is an experimental app that I've been working on. I wanted to send a direct private message to someone on HN (similar to what they have on Reddit). - You create an account - You connect your HN account (by inserting a code on your HN about) - You type HN username and send a message - The message will be "received" once the other person also connects their HN account. Some built-in rules - Send up to 5 messages within 24 hour period. - If you get flagged as SPAM more than twice within 24 hour period, you won't be able to send a message for the next 24 hours. I'm sure I'll need to adjust rules as I go. But it's been pretty fun building it. And I'm sure many of you will... probably not like the idea of it. :) oh the joy of the Internet.
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