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Re:Skim - A New Type of Messaging App by stphnclysmth on Friday August 02, 2013 @10:37PM (#6150837)
For me, the history of my text messages is a feature, not a flaw. I'm assuming this is "Snapchat for texts." We've already seen that Snapchat can't guarantee that photos aren't saved. The same limitations will almost certainly apply to Skim. So will this be anything more than a crippled texting app?
Re:Skim - A New Type of Messaging App by namenotrequired on Friday August 02, 2013 @05:00PM (#6149648)
Your value proposition is rather unclear. Whom is this aimed at and what advantage do you offer them?
Re:Skim - A New Type of Messaging App by cynix on Saturday August 03, 2013 @02:51AM (#6151375)
So they point out a limitation of face to face communication, but instead of creating something that would remove this limitation, they artificially introduce it into another form of communication that didn't previously suffer from the same limitation? What a joke.
Re:Skim - A New Type of Messaging App by nilved on Friday August 02, 2013 @04:00PM (#6149314)
It's generally a good idea to put labels on your input fields, or at least any indication of what's meant to go there; the placeholder is insufficient because the input is automatically focused. I had no idea so I just put in a series of swear words.
Re:Skim - A New Type of Messaging App by pbnjay on Friday August 02, 2013 @04:27PM (#6149450)
Half a screenshot and half a description? Why would I give you my email address for that again?
Re:Skim - A New Type of Messaging App by Jemaclus on Friday August 02, 2013 @04:22PM (#6149427)
What's new about it? Is it just for mobile? I generally need a little more information before I'm gonna sign up for spam.
Re:Skim - A New Type of Messaging App by mutant on Friday August 02, 2013 @09:44PM (#6150707)
What a garbage post, and website.