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I love the spirit, but in all honesty, this is one of those instances where you don't need an app for that. The best ways to build deeper connections with frie

I love the spirit, but in all honesty, this is one of those instances where you don't need an app for that. The best ways to build deeper connections with friends don't involve a screen.

hazz99 5y ago
I think there’s something to be said for having an item to center a ritual around. Similar to the “talking stick” concept. Gives people an excuse to share, which can otherwise be hard to find. Also - great idea while in lockdown.
readingnews 5y ago
Really. There are things the little distraction box in my pocket are not good for. My initial thought, though, was who keeps these logs of discussions and "go one level deeper" conversations, and what do they do with them?
mikro2nd 5y ago
Friendship as performance art/virtue signalling.
- Graffur 5y ago
  You mean this app is?
marcsimon42 5y ago
Hey! I don't think one goes against the other. Meeting in personne would never be replaced by an app, but with work, kids, distance, it can be really easy to loose touch. This app also focus on questions that you may not have even thought asking your friends or even yourself.
- grvdrm 5y ago
  >it can be really easy to lose touch I use a simple question to determine whether I've "lost touch" with someone or not: do I have a regular or semi-regular urge to talk to that person? I find the answer is often no. Lots of folks gain and lose friends unexpectedly over time. It's ok! It's natural. It feels (to me) unnatural to feel unhappy about not communicating regularly with a friend: that person is just not as close of a friend anymore.
sneak 5y ago
Anyone who grew up on IRC or in the early days of online dating/video games will rightfully recognize this as completely, totally false.
mlang23 5y ago
Fully agreed. It is somewhat concerning that so few people realize this. It seems tech is the answer to everything these days ... Nothing beats catching up with friends by actually visiting them and sit down for a few hours of talk.

I love the spirit, but in all honesty, this is one of those instances where you don't need an app for that. The best ways to build deeper connections with friends don't involve a screen.

hazz99 5y ago

I think there’s something to be said for having an item to center a ritual around. Similar to the “talking stick” concept. Gives people an excuse to share, which can otherwise be hard to find. Also - great idea while in lockdown.

readingnews 5y ago

Really. There are things the little distraction box in my pocket are not good for. My initial thought, though, was who keeps these logs of discussions and "go one level deeper" conversations, and what do they do with them?

mikro2nd 5y ago

Friendship as performance art/virtue signalling.

Graffur 5y ago
You mean this app is?

marcsimon42 5y ago

Hey! I don't think one goes against the other. Meeting in personne would never be replaced by an app, but with work, kids, distance, it can be really easy to loose touch. This app also focus on questions that you may not have even thought asking your friends or even yourself.

grvdrm 5y ago
>it can be really easy to lose touch I use a simple question to determine whether I've "lost touch" with someone or not: do I have a regular or semi-regular urge to talk to that person? I find the answer is often no. Lots of folks gain and lose friends unexpectedly over time. It's ok! It's natural. It feels (to me) unnatural to feel unhappy about not communicating regularly with a friend: that person is just not as close of a friend anymore.

sneak 5y ago

Anyone who grew up on IRC or in the early days of online dating/video games will rightfully recognize this as completely, totally false.

mlang23 5y ago

Fully agreed. It is somewhat concerning that so few people realize this. It seems tech is the answer to everything these days ... Nothing beats catching up with friends by actually visiting them and sit down for a few hours of talk.