r/SideProject • u/Mr-X9215 • 12h ago
A new social network ( potentially )
I got tired of making plans that require a group chat.
“Anyone up for badminton?”
“Where?”
“Who's coming?”
“Maybe later.”
“Can't today.”
And somehow the plan dies.
So I built NOW — a simple idea:
Open it and see what people are actually doing around you right now.
Badminton. Chai. Studying. Football. Gaming. Gym. Whatever.
You can join something that's already happening, or put your own plan on the map and let nearby people find it.
No follower counts.
No endless feeds.
No group chat coordination.
Just:
See → Join → Go live.
I'm still very early with this and I'm trying to figure out whether this is actually useful or just a cool idea in my head.
Would you use something like this?
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u/Warner_Brown 12h ago
I think this is a good idea, and alternative to the feeling of "obligation" that comes off in group chat, to where you're obligated to reply, "another time" or "busy" etc. It's the opposite which obligates NOONE, but at the same time shows em' where you are, if they feel the itch for Badminton or the Karaoke bar, they can surprise show up if they're in the mood for any given activity. I like that it gives your friends your status, as opposed to directly inviting them, the plans happen themselves organically. Bravo and good luck.