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I like the idea but I also think this is trying to replace something that already exists: churches.
by kyle_martin1 6y ago
I like the idea but I also think this is trying to replace something that already exists: churches.
- andrewthebold 6y agoI think I get what you're saying. I'll say that this product isn't really meant to substitute a community. In fact, I'd consider it a failure if Gentle overtook other sources of companionship in a person's life. My belief is that tech should augment rather than replace, if that makes sense.
- webmobdev 6y ago> My belief is that tech should augment rather than replace Love that idea - quite an insightful and healthy approach to technology in our life.
- hellotomyrars 6y agoChurches don't appeal to everyone, they also aren't anonymous. I'm not saying this as an anti-religion thing, churches are a great source of community and it's probably the best thing about them, just that this is a very apples-to-oranges comparison. Also I don't think this is a replacement for anything really. A supplement perhaps.
- atmosx 6y agoSeriously? This comment is wrong one more levels than I can count.
- kyle_martin1 6y agoThank for the empty feedback. I’ll continue in my ways.
- Kye 6y agoGood feedback: there was no reason to believe this was intended to replace churches. There is no mention of church or religion anywhere. There is no reasonable read of it that sounds like "trying to replace something that already exists: churches" It looks like you brought it up to pick a fight, knowing how unpopular religion is in a place like this, and lashed out with a passive-aggressive blame-redirecting comment when called out.
- kyle_martin1 6y agoI thought the comment section was for...comments? Tolerance please. This tool could be useful when people are particularly fragile and lonely like in a pandemic. However— Social apps are like vitamins...they’re a poor substitute for eating real nutrient dense food. A social app’s interest is also inversely proportional to that of the user. The app wants maximum usage online where the human benefits most from in person interaction. I’m not trying say everyone is brainwashed on HN...but there’s a lot of herd thinking.
- Kye 6y agoNothing you said has anything to do with your passive-aggressive reaction to the response to your baseless claim that the app is trying to replace the church. You're trying to change the subject away from recognizing your error.
- Kye 6y agoThere is nothing to replace in a church if they never had a place for you.
- kyle_martin1 6y agoI’m sorry you feel that way. There’s a church for everybody. I attend church online a lot mainly because it’s better for my schedule, the lessons are impactful and I’m completely comfortable in my own home.
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