VJ-2-108

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Ask HN: How do indie/open-source projects get a WCAG ACR done affordably?(github.com)
2 points by VJ-2-108 3mo ago|1 comments
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by VJ-2-108 3mo ago
I built a completely free forever open-source productivity Application called NoSuggest and featured it in HN community. Now recently I have implemented keyboard navigations, skip links, modal focus trapping, screen reader support and prefe
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by VJ-2-108 4mo ago
NoSuggest is using official YouTube iFrame player. No explicitly removing ads or views. No downloading or hosting any videos in NoSuggest. All views and ads revenue if YouTube serve any ads, will go straight to YouTube. Although YouTube ser
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by VJ-2-108 4mo ago
Latest 5 videos of the channel. If the creator has only 3 videos posted many years ago, then NoSuggest will bring up those 3 videos only. Purely up to content creators.
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by VJ-2-108 4mo ago
NoSuggest more focused for mobile users where real doom scrolling happens. Unhook don't work in mobiles. There are some alternative solutions which require high technical knowledge but it won't help people who are not technical bu
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by VJ-2-108 4mo ago
Thank you. Glad that you like it. Please use the app and provide feedback.
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by VJ-2-108 4mo ago
Interesting idea but the whole philosophy here is no algorithm at all, not a better one.
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by VJ-2-108 4mo ago
Interesting, haven't seen that one. NoSuggest takes the opposite approach though, no algorithm at all rather than a better one.
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by VJ-2-108 4mo ago
In previous versions, I had a direct YouTube channel link in the feed. So if user wants to see more than 5 videos of that channel then clicking on the link would take them directly to YouTube channel where they can find all the videos. But
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by VJ-2-108 4mo ago
That's really good idea which I am getting multiple times from Show HN post. Never thought about it before. Would definitely do it next. Thank you very much!
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by VJ-2-108 4mo ago
That's a nice idea for future enhancement. But for now, if in case you use different devices for different purpose like laptop for learning and mobile for background entertainment then both devices can have their own list of channels c
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by VJ-2-108 4mo ago
That's great idea. Yes, that solves the YouTube in browser problem. I tried to solve here the remaining problem which is doom scrolling in mobile.
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by VJ-2-108 4mo ago
Interesting. But it won't work with mobiles i believe. Which is were real doom scrolling would happen. NoSuggest installs just like a native app and do the job of YouTube app without algorithms.
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by VJ-2-108 4mo ago
No, the name itself is NoSuggest. Not suggesting anything. Just a platform to watch Youtube videos of your choice and nothing else. Please try it out and provide feedback. Thank you.
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by VJ-2-108 4mo ago
It is same exact feeling I have with YouTube. Although I used YouTube more than any other streaming platforms. That frustration is exactly what NoSuggest is trying to fix, at least for YouTube. No algorithm, no recommendations, no suggestio
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by VJ-2-108 4mo ago
Yeah, I tried that too. But when I watch a video of the channel I like, there will be unending side cards of videos suggesting what to watch next. There are so many ways YouTube tries to keep you on their platform. And one more benefit that
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by VJ-2-108 4mo ago
Yeah, I tried that too. But when I watch a video of the channel I like, there will be unending side cards of videos suggesting what to watch next. There are so many ways YouTube tries to keep you on their platform. And one more benefit that
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by VJ-2-108 4mo ago
Fair critique. The browser extension approach works well on desktop but does not work on mobile at all, which is exactly where the algorithm does the most damage. That's the gap NoSuggest is filling.
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by VJ-2-108 4mo ago
Yes, it is using RSS feeds per channel and also there are multiple fallbacks built. NoSuggest is a curated experience just like YouTube but without algorithm recommendations.
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by VJ-2-108 4mo ago
Sorry, it won't work like a YouTube app in TV. But if you can install a browser to your smart TV and access the URL then it will work just like in laptop.
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by VJ-2-108 4mo ago
That is a fair point and I hear you. The encrypted account idea is interesting. How about an export/import feature where you can save your channel list as a file and reload it anytime, or even a shareable link that encodes your channel
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by VJ-2-108 4mo ago
Yes, I 100% agree with you. Thank you for bringing it up. And date filter: that is a fun way to use YouTube. The search tab in NoSuggest lets you search for specific videos without recommendations creeping in around them, so you can do that
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by VJ-2-108 4mo ago
FreeTube is great but it is a desktop app you have to install. NoSuggest works on any device straight from the browser, especially mobile where nothing else really works. Give it a go and let me know what you think please. Looking forward f
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by VJ-2-108 4mo ago
Interesting idea but that moves it away from being a zero install web app which is core to what NoSuggest is. The PWA angle is the whole point, especially for mobile.
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by VJ-2-108 4mo ago
Hey Seirim, totally valid concern. The app uses localStorage so yes, clearing cookies/history on shutdown would wipe your channels. Accounts are off the table for now since the whole point is zero sign-in friction and zero data collect
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by VJ-2-108 4mo ago
Thank you for the detailed feedback. Really useful. On streams: I never thought about it as an use-case. Thank you for bring it up. Will look into it. Showing 5 videos/channel is intentional. Idea is to only surface latest videos and n
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by VJ-2-108 4mo ago
Glad to know you liked it. Thank you! Yes, please keep using it and provide feedback after using for few days.
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by VJ-2-108 4mo ago
Thank you! Yes, no account or sign-up to reduce any friction. Please provide feedback when you use it.
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Show HN: NoSuggest – Watch YouTube without the recommendation algorithm(nosuggest.com)
60 points by VJ-2-108 4mo ago|66 comments
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by VJ-2-108 4mo ago
Australia just banned social media for under 16s. Living here, the conversation feels very real.

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