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I’ve got a side project going that’s a browser extension (starting with Safari + Sign in with Apple) intended to add a comment layer to the internet as a whole.

by mrdazm 1y ago

I’ve got a side project going that’s a browser extension (starting with Safari + Sign in with Apple) intended to add a comment layer to the internet as a whole. I’m calling it Chaffiti (https://chaffiti.com https://chaffiti.com). The idea is to enable a comment section on any webpage, right as you’re browsing. Viewing a Zillow listing? See what people are excited about with the property. Wonder what people think about a tourist attraction? It’ll be right there. Want to leave your referral or promo code on a checkout page for others? Post it. Not sure what the business model will look like just yet. Just the kind of thing I wish existed compared to needing to venture out to a third party (traditional social media / forums etc) to see others’ thoughts on something I’m viewing online. I welcome any feedback!

shlomo_z 1y ago
What an idea!
- mrdazm 1y ago
  More than that. It’s past proof of concept! Now to just build out the bits to get it to pass app review…
block_dagger 1y ago
Great idea but wouldn’t you run into storage issues pretty quickly without massive budget for large database clusters? The web is a big and constantly changing place. Covering it in useful comments seems prohibitively expensive.
- mrdazm 1y ago
  I’ll cross that bridge if I get there! That would be a great problem to have if it sees such interest/usage. Keep in mind I’d only be storing comments and the references to where they’re posted. I don’t need to know the webpages ahead of time at all.
commandersaki 1y ago
I remember an IE toolbar that let you chat on any website back in the late 90s/early 00s.
- mrdazm 1y ago
  Interesting. Hadn’t heard of any existing that far back. Do you know if they generated revenue at all? What was it called?
  - commandersaki 1y ago
    Can't remember much, I asked ChatGPT but none of the things they listed reminded me of this specific toolbar software. I doubt it made any money and I didn't know their revenue model (I was just a dumb teen back then). I remember trying it though and none of the websites had anyone to chat with, which gives me the impression it didn't really have an audience.
coreylane 1y ago
There are a few zillow listings i would love to see the comment section on! lol

by mrdazm 1y ago

shlomo_z 1y ago

What an idea!

mrdazm 1y ago
More than that. It’s past proof of concept! Now to just build out the bits to get it to pass app review…

block_dagger 1y ago

Great idea but wouldn’t you run into storage issues pretty quickly without massive budget for large database clusters? The web is a big and constantly changing place. Covering it in useful comments seems prohibitively expensive.

mrdazm 1y ago
I’ll cross that bridge if I get there! That would be a great problem to have if it sees such interest/usage. Keep in mind I’d only be storing comments and the references to where they’re posted. I don’t need to know the webpages ahead of time at all.

commandersaki 1y ago

I remember an IE toolbar that let you chat on any website back in the late 90s/early 00s.

mrdazm 1y ago
Interesting. Hadn’t heard of any existing that far back. Do you know if they generated revenue at all? What was it called?
- commandersaki 1y ago
  Can't remember much, I asked ChatGPT but none of the things they listed reminded me of this specific toolbar software. I doubt it made any money and I didn't know their revenue model (I was just a dumb teen back then). I remember trying it though and none of the websites had anyone to chat with, which gives me the impression it didn't really have an audience.

coreylane 1y ago

There are a few zillow listings i would love to see the comment section on! lol