Ask HN: Do you want to talk someone who is very different than you?

Re:Ask HN: Do you want to talk someone who is very different... by schoen on Monday October 17, 2016 @04:09PM (#12729172)

This is a neat idea. Some thoughts:

Maybe there are already other projects like this?

Maybe it could use some kind of taxonomy of whom you might get to talk to?

Maybe it could use some kind of ground rules about confidentiality? (or am I being too paranoid?)

Maybe it could use some kind of advice for people's ensuing conversations? (or am I being too pessimistic?)

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Re:Ask HN: Do you want to talk someone who is very different... by jsolomon on Monday October 17, 2016 @06:16PM (#12730301)

Thanks, @schoen.

Good points and I agree all around - just wanted to keep it as lightweight as possible to start.

I did a bit of searching first and didn't find much. Something like chatroulette.com has similar features but doesn't quite hit the mark of a respectful, private-AMA. Let me know if you see anything else.

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Re:Ask HN: Do you want to talk someone who is very different... by hxegon on Monday October 17, 2016 @05:41PM (#12730053)

I'd say just be paranoid, and you should be fine. Incognito tab, VPN if you feel the need, anonymous communication method (ricochet.im?), etc.

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