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Seems like a really cool idea except for the fact that the main focus seems to be converting The Blind into a new market segment. I’m a little preoccupied but a
by GuinansEyebrows 2y ago
Seems like a really cool idea except for the fact that the main focus seems to be converting The Blind into a new market segment. I’m a little preoccupied but are there examples of this being used for non commercial activity? Or like… compensation for volunteers that facilitate the capture of profit for large companies on behalf of those with a chronic disability? Sorry if this comes across as too cynical but as a person with a disability I immediately question a “volunteer” service with a lot of corporate sponsors/use-cases.
- mptest 2y agoMore people than you think are willing to take time out of their day to help others, especially if they can do it simply by answering a facetime call to tell someone what type of soup they're holding. It's a win win, mutual aid. edit: Sorry, I'm pretty drunk. to answer your more complex query yes the calls I've gotten have all been obviously non commercial. I do agree with the sentiment that safeguards need be carefully considered. like some proof you're blind maybe before you can be a requester for image analysis. I hear your cynicism but the app has been around a long time and it is beyond just pure unbridled mutual aid. it feels great to help and the blind get to temporarily have an eyed friend on hand, on demand. it's a wonderful app, download it and hope you get a call!