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Hey, this looks really cool! Love the simplicity of the idea — getting straight into real conversations without the hassle of scheduling sounds like a great exp

by YJ_2025 1y ago

Hey, this looks really cool! Love the simplicity of the idea — getting straight into real conversations without the hassle of scheduling sounds like a great experience, especially for people tired of the usual language apps. A few thoughts/questions that came to mind: Why would a native speaker join? Are you thinking of adding some kind of reward system, points, or even social credit to keep it engaging for both sides? One idea could be to match users who are both learning each other’s native languages. That way, they can help one another — kind of like a built-in buddy system, which might also encourage a stronger community feel. Have you considered adding interest-based tags or conversation topics to help break the ice or keep chats flowing? How are you thinking about handling bad actors or uncomfortable interactions, especially since it’s video-first? Congrats on the early traction — 77 emails is a solid start! Would love to see how this evolves. Let us know when the MVP is live, happy to test it out!

ayoubdrissi 1y ago
Thank you so much, really appreciate the thoughtful feedback and questions. Glad the idea resonates. To answer your points: For native speakers, we’re focusing on matching them with people learning their language and who speak the language they are learning. So it becomes a fair exchange, and both sides benefit. That buddy system idea is exactly the approach we’re taking. We’re also thinking about adding optional tags like “casual,” “travel,” or “business” to help guide conversations and avoid awkward starts. Icebreakers could be a nice touch too. For safety, we’re taking moderation seriously. There will be a reporting system in place from the start, and we’re planning to add basic rating features and eventually moderation tools to detect and prevent bad behavior. Thanks again for the support. I’ll definitely share when the MVP is live. Would love to have you try it.

ayoubdrissi 1y ago

Thank you so much, really appreciate the thoughtful feedback and questions. Glad the idea resonates. To answer your points: For native speakers, we’re focusing on matching them with people learning their language and who speak the language they are learning. So it becomes a fair exchange, and both sides benefit. That buddy system idea is exactly the approach we’re taking. We’re also thinking about adding optional tags like “casual,” “travel,” or “business” to help guide conversations and avoid awkward starts. Icebreakers could be a nice touch too. For safety, we’re taking moderation seriously. There will be a reporting system in place from the start, and we’re planning to add basic rating features and eventually moderation tools to detect and prevent bad behavior. Thanks again for the support. I’ll definitely share when the MVP is live. Would love to have you try it.