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This idea seams like a crowd-sourced evolution of https://readastorytome.com/ https://readastorytome.com/ recently launched on HN. We've had a great experience

This idea seams like a crowd-sourced evolution of https://readastorytome.com/ https://readastorytome.com/ recently launched on HN. We've had a great experience with it so far. As a parent ( and I think on this note I can speak for all of them ) the #1 concern with an idea like this is SAFETY. What can you ensure to us all that this won't be the #1 platform for pedophiles?

choltz 7y ago
Funny you should mention that, I've been in contact with the creator of that project and totally agreed, it's a great project! I think that's a good point –– figuring out safety and screening in a manageable way is our main focus right now. We're solving it by having screening calls with the seniors, or accepting via referral. In addition, we're working on a reporting system which should further help with removing bad actors. Thanks for your feedback!
choltz 7y ago
I've added this page to our site due to your recommendation -- thanks again, and let me know if you have more questions. https://goodnightzoom.com/safety https://goodnightzoom.com/safety
- artur_makly 7y ago
  ok that's better. Have you also considered tapping into a national sex offender DB as part of your pre-screening? Also I noticed the limited library of kids books. It says i can find more online via NYLibrary.. but when i went there it was UX hell. i simply want you to seed the library and allow me to filter them by tags and show which ones i've already read. thanks!
  - choltz 7y ago
    No but that's a good idea — I will look into that, seems like an easy first step as far as screening goes. Thanks! True, the NYPL UX is pretty terrible now that I think about it. That will especially be a problem for seniors who aren't confident with tech. I will add a bunch more stories ASAP and introduce a filter, thanks for your thoughts! LMK if there's anything else you think.

choltz 7y ago

Funny you should mention that, I've been in contact with the creator of that project and totally agreed, it's a great project! I think that's a good point –– figuring out safety and screening in a manageable way is our main focus right now. We're solving it by having screening calls with the seniors, or accepting via referral. In addition, we're working on a reporting system which should further help with removing bad actors. Thanks for your feedback!

choltz 7y ago

I've added this page to our site due to your recommendation -- thanks again, and let me know if you have more questions. https://goodnightzoom.com/safety https://goodnightzoom.com/safety

artur_makly 7y ago
ok that's better. Have you also considered tapping into a national sex offender DB as part of your pre-screening? Also I noticed the limited library of kids books. It says i can find more online via NYLibrary.. but when i went there it was UX hell. i simply want you to seed the library and allow me to filter them by tags and show which ones i've already read. thanks!
- choltz 7y ago
  No but that's a good idea — I will look into that, seems like an easy first step as far as screening goes. Thanks! True, the NYPL UX is pretty terrible now that I think about it. That will especially be a problem for seniors who aren't confident with tech. I will add a bunch more stories ASAP and introduce a filter, thanks for your thoughts! LMK if there's anything else you think.