I am currently working on self hosting, but this is mostly for friend groups Houseparty style

The core stuff (chat, calls, sharing media) is really all most people actually need day to day.

Yeah I think I get that too. Simpler tools tend to feel more “calm” to use. Modern apps often feel like they’re competing for your attention all the time.

If you don’t mind me asking what are the alternative platforms you use?( if you gave any)

Yeah I get the frustration, moderation on big platforms can definitely feel inconsistent sometimes.

I think the part I relate to more is just missing those smaller, more normal community discussions, especially niche stuff like sports where it’s just people chatting and sharing takes.

It’s not really trying to compete with the Fediverse or replace it. It’s more just me experimenting with a smaller, simpler space, less noise, less complexity, more low-pressure interaction.

So the “advantage” (if any) is really just that kind of vibe, not some big technical leap.

And no, it’s not open source right now. It’s just a small project I’ve been building and figuring out as I go.

😭 yeah that’s exactly the kind of thing I was not trying to sound like just a small project, nothing that deep.

I get why it can come across that way , those kinds of posts are everywhere now.

That wasn’t really my intention though. I just mentioned it because it came from the same feeling I was talking about, not to push anyone to use it.

If it’s not your thing, that’s completely fine.

Thx for the comment👍

ok buddy

nope😅

I use emojis cause I was told I was boring idk what to do now so , but thx for the feed back edit: there are only two emojis 🤣

yes i did build this thx for the support, yaa the idea is stupid most people don’t like it but i have a pretty good sign up ratio and daily users are at 209 today so far

its called the Hideout

ohhh same guy…Hey but you can join us later

sorry we are already full but you can play SpyFall later

tell me what you think, I am looking for feedback

yes the image is AI generated.

Haha fair point. I’m still pretty new to marketing and all that, so I really appreciate the recommendation. Might actually try a stick-figure version next time!

sorry I am still trying to get used to the site, thx for the comment tho 👍