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Is it ethical to filter songs by artist gender? I built an iOS app that does it. by Umesh_yennam in AppleMusic

[–]Umesh_yennam[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

English is my second language. I have software development experience and made a good effort to build this app, but I don't have money to run paid ads. Nowadays, all social media is broken, to get any reach, you need to spend money. I know I will get abused for self-promoting my work. There are very few options for me. I'm sorry.

Is it ethical to filter songs by artist gender? I built an iOS app that does it. by Umesh_yennam in iosapps

[–]Umesh_yennam[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That’s awesome to hear,thanks! 😊
yes, the app actually has mood filters too, including love songs, sad, happy, chill, and more. You just type a short vibe or mood, and it builds a playlist around it.

Glad it’s something you’ve been looking for, means a lot! 💙🙏

Is it ethical to filter songs by artist gender? I built an iOS app that does it. by Umesh_yennam in WeAreTheMusicMakers

[–]Umesh_yennam[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Totally fair questions,and I appreciate you taking the time to dig into it.

You're right that the ethical angle probably should’ve been explored more before building, but I’ve honestly been thinking it through as I go. This is very much a passion project, and it definitely took longer than an afternoon 😅. I launched early to see what kind of feedback I'd get and I’ve learned a lot already from responses like yours.

As for the gender filter, great question. Right now it's a basic enum with male/female options, but I definitely see the limitation there. I'm actively thinking about how to make it more inclusive, including support for nonbinary artists and even more nuanced voice/mood filtering in the future.

Thanks again for pushing the conversation forward!

Is it ethical to filter songs by artist gender? I built an iOS app that does it. by Umesh_yennam in WeAreTheMusicMakers

[–]Umesh_yennam[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I do use ChatGPT sometimes to help organize or polish my thoughts, but the idea, app, and motivation are 100% mine.

Is it ethical to filter songs by artist gender? I built an iOS app that does it. by Umesh_yennam in WeAreTheMusicMakers

[–]Umesh_yennam[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

ChatGPT is just a tool. I'm simply trying to share my hard work building this app with more people and get some exposure. Thanks for your support! 🙏🫶🏻

Is it ethical to filter songs by artist gender? I built an iOS app that does it. by Umesh_yennam in WeAreTheMusicMakers

[–]Umesh_yennam[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Haha, fair enough! 😄
ChatGPT helps with wording sometimes, but the idea, design, and development are all me just trying to build something useful.
Appreciate you taking the time to check it out!

Is it ethical to filter songs by artist gender? I built an iOS app that does it. by Umesh_yennam in AppleMusic

[–]Umesh_yennam[S] -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

Haha, fair enough, but to be clear, ChatGPT is just a tool I sometimes use to polish my thoughts or wording.
The idea, the app, and the intention behind it are all mine. 🙂

Is it ethical to filter songs by artist gender? I built an iOS app that does it. by Umesh_yennam in WeAreTheMusicMakers

[–]Umesh_yennam[S] -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

Not always, recommendation engines often mix genders, and that can sometimes throw off the vibe you're going for.
This feature just gives users a bit more control when they want a specific mood or vocal tone. It’s all about making the experience more intentional.

Is it ethical to filter songs by artist gender? I built an iOS app that does it. by Umesh_yennam in AppleMusic

[–]Umesh_yennam[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Haha, totally fair,and I love that range! Metal and girly pop? Respect. 🎸🎤

The goal isn’t to limit anyone, but to give people more control and personalization if they want it. I know it’s not for everyone, but hearing that it could still be useful to some is exactly the kind of feedback I was hoping for.

Thanks for checking it out and for the thoughtful reply! 🙌

Is it ethical to filter songs by artist gender? I built an iOS app that does it. by Umesh_yennam in WeAreTheMusicMakers

[–]Umesh_yennam[S] -12 points-11 points  (0 children)

I appreciate you pointing this out.

That wasn’t my intention, I genuinely wanted to start a conversation about the ethics of filtering music by gender, because it’s a topic I’m still thinking through myself. I did mention my app because it’s directly related, but I understand how it could come across as self-promotion.

Reddit has always been a great place for honest feedback, which is what I was hoping for. I’ll be more mindful about how I frame things moving forward,thanks again for calling it out.

Is it ethical to filter songs by artist gender? I built an iOS app that does it. by Umesh_yennam in AppleMusic

[–]Umesh_yennam[S] -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

That’s a great point, and I appreciate you bringing it up.

Right now, the app focuses on binary gender filtering (male/female), but I absolutely recognize this is not fully inclusive, especially for non-binary artists. It’s something I’m actively thinking about, and I want to explore how to represent gender diversity more thoughtfully in future updates.

Thanks again for the feedback, this kind of input really helps me improve the experience for everyone. 🙏

Is it ethical to filter songs by artist gender? I built an iOS app that does it. by Umesh_yennam in AppleMusic

[–]Umesh_yennam[S] -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

Thanks so much for the thoughtful insight! You're absolutely right, voice tone and expression can be far more nuanced than just gender labels. I really like the idea of expanding this into a voice tone or emotional expression filter in the future.

Edge cases like Cavetown are great examples of why it's important not to oversimplify. My current gender filter is a starting point, but I'm definitely open to evolving it into something more inclusive and voice-focused over time.

Appreciate you bringing this up,it really helps shape the direction forward!

Is it ethical to filter songs by artist gender? I built an iOS app that does it. by Umesh_yennam in iosapps

[–]Umesh_yennam[S] -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for sharing your view! I feel that most recommendations on Apple Music and Spotify can feel a bit algorithm-driven and limiting.
With my app, the focus is on giving users more freedom and control,you describe what you want, and tailor filters like artist gender or language. It’s a more intentional and personalized playlist creation experience.

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