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I've read about chatroulette on HN a few times. Most of you point out it needs some form of filtering to become something useful. So here is our approach to so
by sssparkkk 16y ago
I've read about chatroulette on HN a few times. Most of you point out it needs some form of filtering to become something useful.
So here is our approach to something that will, hopefully, work better:
- it has a feedback system that allows you to indicate why you don't like someone (too old, too male, too boring etc)
- video starts out blurry, and becomes sharper with time (hence the name! ;))
- you can 'like' people, allowing the other to see when you're online and request to connect with you
Could this work? Comments, suggestions?
- nandemo 16y ago> - video starts out blurry, and becomes sharper with time (hence the name! ;)) This is a fantastic idea. However, it'd be better if that fact were known from the start.
- sssparkkk 16y agoThe introduction-video shows the effect. However, this might not be enough to communicate this concept to visitors. Will think about how we can improve this. Thanks!
- whimsy 16y agoFor what it's worth, I rarely watch introduction videos... if I need to watch one to use and understand the site, there's probably room for improving your site design.
- luminarious 16y agoThe system itself makes perfect sense and I actually tried it out, unlike chatroulette. But the design.. it needs some work. For one thing, the flash webcam popup before I've even read the heading, as has been pointed out, appears much too early. Also have some humble doubts about this kind of dark design attracting many girls.