Show HN: Pony – a messenger for mindful correspondence

Re:Show HN: Pony – a messenger for mindful correspondence by animal_spirits on Friday November 19, 2021 @12:54PM (#29280146)

While an interesting concept, I think it would be much more meaningful to actually write the letter. Make something physical of yourself and send to someone you care about. It's really fun. I love snail mail

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Re:Show HN: Pony – a messenger for mindful correspondence by hybridtupel on Friday November 19, 2021 @02:36PM (#29281304)

If post cards are also your thing you could also like Postcrossing [0]! There you will sent a post card to a stranger most likely in another country and in turn you will receive one from another person. I like the idea of combining online matching and offline letter sending.

[0] https://www.postcrossing.com/

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Re:Show HN: Pony – a messenger for mindful correspondence by dmitryminkovsky on Friday November 19, 2021 @03:00PM (#29281599)

I definitely agree in many ways, but a core goal in creating this app was to meet people (including myself) where they are, which today is on our phones and computers.

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Re:Show HN: Pony – a messenger for mindful correspondence by matheist on Friday November 19, 2021 @05:44PM (#29283587)

Maybe delivery could be optionally executed through the mail! i.e. the writing experience happens through the app but then the recipient gets a paper letter. No idea if people would go for that or if it'd be worth the extra complexity.

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