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I'd like to see fair pricing for airlines tickets too.
These companies have enough resources and profit from these services to build teams dedicated for each platform
I found this interesting talk in the comments https://youtu.be/AmrBpxAtPrI

Tech companies constantly claim they are "green" and sustainable. Yet they continue to ship inefficient software that consumes significantly more power. If these app consumes just 1Wh more per day across a billion users, that is 1,000,000 kWh of wasted electricity every single day.

True sustainability isn't just about recyclable packaging; it's about writing optimized code that doesn't force perfectly good hardware into a landfill prematurely.

Thanks for your feedback. I will explore alternative to kickstarter as well.
True, when it breaks. It's annoying. Netflix has its own issues as well.

My small setup with 1gbps internet tunneled via cloudflare is super handy to be honest. Jellyfin, Frigate works with over 2 months of uptime without issue so far.

Thank you for your answer. Additional drives can be connected via USB. There are 4/5 bay case SATA to USB, some models come with RAID controller as well.

Ask HN: Cloud vs. Edge Computing–Why Choose a Local NAS?

With cloud storage subscriptions like iCloud, OneDrive, Google Cloud, and Dropbox piling up, edge computing—running your own hardware locally—offers compelling advantages. A local NAS can save costs by replacing multiple subscriptions with self-hosted solutions like Jellyfin for media streaming, Frigate for surveillance, Photo management. You get privacy, full data control, and no recurring...

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That’s an interesting perspective—thanks for sharing it! My thought was that having celebrities and influencers could help generate revenue in some way.
Interesting. Please share the link to your network.
By privacy-first, I mean that I won’t segment users based on their behavior for any purpose. There will be no ads on the network.

I hadn’t yet thought through specifics like “friend-post” or “public-post” modes, or whether non-users would be able to view public posts without an account.

Thanks for your comment! Honestly, I didn’t expect anyone to respond to such a vague post.

The reason I’d build this platform is to help people connect without the distractions of sponsored content or random memes. I stopped using Facebook about seven years ago because I wanted a space where I could simply engage with the people in my network and their thoughts. AdBlock helped for a while, but eventually, my feed filled with random posts from pages I hadn’t followed. I understand that Facebook’s goal is to keep users engaged, but the constant noise led me to switch to Instagram. Unfortunately, Instagram went down a similar path, especially with the rise of Reels.

Now, I mainly use WhatsApp groups to stay connected.

Why are celebrities and influencers on those platforms to begin with?

I considered a model where users could pay to access celebrity posts. It sounds similar to OnlyFans, but I see it as a potential revenue stream or, alternatively, a way to support a fixed monthly fee in exchange for privacy.

Ask HN: How would you launch a privacy-first, Instagram-like social network?

Hey HN,I'm planning to launch a privacy-first social network in 2025, inspired by platforms like Instagram. Success for this platform means reaching a sustainable level of recurring revenue, without relying on an ad network.One challenge I'm anticipating is attracting celebrities and influencers who are already established on Instagram and TikTok. How could I persuade them to use this platform...

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Re:Ask HN: Who is hiring? (February 2021) on Wednesday February 03, 2021 @03:41AM (#26011785)
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