A radically different networking app
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Alfred Malmros

Anyone - A radically different networking app

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We're bringing the 5-minute phone call back. It's how previous generations got shit done, had time for 5 meetings before breakfast, rarely misunderstood each other, connected with the world, and called strangers for help—with energy to spare for the evening.

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Dmytro Krasun
Congratulations on the launch 🚀
David Orlic
Maker
@dmytro_krasun Thanks Dmytro, hope you like the app!
Alfred Malmros
Maker
@dmytro_krasun @davidorlic thanks a bunch!
Yannis Iliopoulos
Simple, effective, inspiring! Congratulations on the launch!
David Orlic
Maker
@yannis_iliopoulos Thank you Yannis! Your support means a lot.
Jerald Louie Gonzaga
I like the idea behind it.
David Orlic
Maker
@scruffles Thanks Jerald! Hope you like the app also :)
Alfred Malmros
Maker
@scruffles @davidorlic thanks Jerald!
Oscar Westergard
Really awesome, on fire!
David Orlic
Maker
@oscarsw Thank you Oscar, much appreciated!
Alfred Malmros
Maker
@oscarsw @davidorlic thank you kindly Oscar!
Julio Medina
Love this concept
David Orlic
Maker
@julio_medina Thanks so much, Julio!
Alfred Malmros
Maker
@julio_medina that means the world!
Chris Messina
💎 Pixel perfection
Normally I love signing up for new services early to try to reserve my handle, but in this case the trade off isn't worth it... I really don't want just anyone to be able to call me, even for five minutes. Calls used to be used to get things done because 1) there wasn't another option 2) you could control access through the security-thru-obscurity of your phone number. Then robocalls came along and only regulation was able to interrupt that nefariousness. Adding myself to world-readable white pages that would allow anyone access to me feels too invasive at this point. Curious why others who sign up might want to invite these kinds of interruptions?
David Orlic
Maker
@chrismessina Thanks so much for the thoughtful reflection, Chris! Everyone on Anyone decides when and how they’re available to take calls. You can either go online manually when you feel like it, or set up a recurring schedule for office hours. The social features – Butt Dials and Switchboards – are voluntary and something you opt in to join when you feel like inserting some serendipity into your day. We’ve noticed that users who get a lot of inbound emails and DM’s asking for their time actively ask people to call them on Anyone instead. For some, this frees up time in their calendar – for others, it makes it possible to have conversations that otherwise wouldn’t have happened. For users that are in high demand or have valuable expertise, we’re exploring a marketplace model where you can charge to take calls in specific categories and topics. 
 Looking forward to get your feedback on the app!
Chris Messina
@davidorlic got it — that level of control makes sense, and I already am available to be booked for calls via Superpeer. The original description and promise of the network seems at odds with professional purposes though — and seems similar to dialup.com.
Anna Filou
I absolutely love this concept! 👏🏻 I was excited from the moment I read the tagline. I signed up immediately and, even though I haven't placed any calls yet, it looks like you have tons of interesting people in the network. To my slight disappointment, the Android app is a bit buggy… It doesn't feel like a native app and sometimes I click UI elements and nothing happens. The button on the top right reads “Don” instead of “Done” and the app closed and logged me out during the on-boarding because I let my screen turn off for a few seconds. As I was in the on-boarding screen where you add people to your favorites, I received a call that I couldn't answer because it was 2 AM and my family was sleeping. I had to hang up. Shouldn't the app ask about your availability first, before letting others call you? Or at least assume people are “unavailable” before they’ve completed the on-boarding. That said, the visuals are amazing and the app makes me want to use it. This was totally missing from the social media landscape and I'm glad it exists now!
Sam Ducker
Maker
@anna_0x Hey Anna, Sam here one of the cofounders of Anyone. Thank you for the great feedback. We'll be looking into the issue you had with getting the call during onboarding and getting that resolved. I really appreciate you checking Anyone out and hopefully we'll be on a call together soon. p.s. The Android feedback is great and we'll take that onboard.
Samantha Bloom
@anna_0x Thank you for supporting !
David Orlic
Maker
@anna_0x Thanks so much for the feedback, Anna! We're early days, and beyond grateful for any bugs caught by our community. Hope you like the app!
Martus Eiren Miole
Congrats on the launch!
David Orlic
Maker
@martusing Thanks so much, Martus!
Alfred Malmros
Maker
@martusing Thank you very much Martus!
nadja jonsson
Väntat länge på denna launch Seems like a very good way to make connections that feels more human. Also great for us who are uncomfortable with phone calls because this forces me to leave my comfort zone. Interaction that can be very valuable and amazing for us struggling with loneliness. Would love to try Anyone.
David Orlic
Maker
@nadjajonsson Thanks Nadja! Indeed – while some people love jumping on a quick call, others find it difficult to talk to new people over the phone. Hopefully, Anyone can help with this – the pre-defined topics and time limit sets clear rules and context, so that more can get further faster.
Samantha Bloom
@nadjajonsson Thank you for supporting !
Artan Mansouri
Amazing product to get yourself out of your head and get on the right track with daily challenges with that 5-min call. Love the brand and product design as well. Amazing work by the team and everyone involved. Upwards and onwards!
David Orlic
Maker
@artan_mansouri1 Thanks so much, Artan! Really appreciate the kind words. Speak soon on the app!
Samantha Bloom
@artan_mansouri1 Thank you for supporting !
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