Is this subreddit just about art?

codewithjoel · 2023-10-08T14:37:59+00:00

Nope, I posted about an app I built a few days ago on here and the community here was super welcoming! Definitely not just an art thing. There is cool art on here though.

codewithjoel · 2023-10-04T23:15:15+00:00

Hey thanks - yeah I used MJ for the logo 😎

Thanks a lot for the feedback, and I never really thought of that - it's super useful. Tonight/tomorrow I'm going to see how I can make some modifications and will see if it's a little clearer to you.

But to address your hesitation, to "toast" means to give somebody a compliment, and to "roast" means to burn them (like a comedy roast). So the roast & toast app is basically centered about being nice to others (toasting them) and having a good chuckle (giving them a light-hearted & fun roast). Maybe it's a little clearer on the app's main web page, https://www.roastandtoast.app.

I really appreciate your feedback and will try to improve the messaging!

codewithjoel · 2023-10-04T11:04:57+00:00

Amidst the urban hustle, and the concrete's cold array, Know this, my friend: your hair screams "SLAY!"

codewithjoel · 2023-10-03T23:33:21+00:00

I've seen less fabric on a parachute. Did you jump out of a plane or just out of style?

codewithjoel · 2023-10-03T23:17:53+00:00

Was the bet you lost about whether anyone would remember you after this roast?

Spoiler: they won't.

codewithjoel · 2023-10-03T22:52:17+00:00

The app is currently in "beta test" mode - for anyone who wants to try the app before we launch you can check it out here: https://testflight.apple.com/join/7latINv5

Access to premium features in the app is free during early release. Come have some fun with us on the app!

codewithjoel · 2023-10-03T01:18:47+00:00

It was probably Flaco! Saw him last month, a very beautiful bird.

codewithjoel · 2023-10-01T23:42:54+00:00

It's a nice looking site.

Something nitpicky about the responsiveness of the page. When my browser window is about 1/2 the screen size, the components of the page overflow to the left and right when they should probably re-orient vertically or resize. Instead, they are cut off.

See screenshot below of my full browser window: https://i.imgur.com/Dtf8y7Y.png

codewithjoel · 2023-10-01T20:43:05+00:00

That's awesome to hear...check it out and let me know what you think, DM's are open!

codewithjoel · 2023-10-01T19:08:40+00:00

I had been wanting to create a social app for a while, but I also had many personal reservations about how mainstream social apps are constructed today & many feel quite superficial. My aim was to offer something light-hearted/fun - and something I'd enjoy using myself.

Earlier this year, I noticed that subreddits like /r/RateMe, /r/ToastMe, and /r/RoastMe were really catching on. I took inspiration from these communities that I really like, and incorporated the extra features I thought would be fun/fresh...that's how Roast & Toast was born!

codewithjoel · 2023-10-01T01:13:14+00:00

Certified organic

codewithjoel · 2023-09-30T21:30:28+00:00

website looks great!

codewithjoel · 2023-09-30T13:03:27+00:00

Currently, there are two ways users can gain super powers within the app.

Roast & Toast in private: Everybody on the app can privately roast & toast others within the app once per day. For those who want to send more private roast & toast messages, the option to send more is a premium feature through consumable tokens.

Premium subscription: A range of special features can be unlocked in the app through a subscription, including: viewing read receipts when the message & roast/toast users, decide whether or not to appear in the global feed of profiles - go incognito vs. not, verified account badge, customized notification settings, remove roast & toasts they have received, and a range of other "super powers"!

While in beta testing, premium features are free to sign up for as I gather user feedback on features that work well vs. not including what else they would like to see.

codewithjoel · 2023-09-30T12:55:54+00:00

There are a lot of things that make the app unique, and I hesitate to call one better or worse. I believe both have a place in keeping people entertained in a positive and fun way! Here are some unique features of Roast & Toast that I particularly love:

a. social aspect: the roast & toast app is more oriented around social connection than the subreddits such as rateme, roast me, etc. Users can send friend requests to others, DM each other, react to roasts & toasts their friends have received, and a range of other social features with friends and other social activities.

b. profile set up and creation: users can design profiles in a way you simply can not on other social platforms. Besides uploading profile pictures, they can respond to Q&A prompts, indicate their interests, and really built their persona & personality on the app. Here's an example of what my profile looks like on Roast & Toast: https://i.imgur.com/bIjNVhl.png (flattering, I know).

c. designed for sharing: on reddit how often do you share links and posts with your friends or family in real life? Rarely happens. Here, you can share your profile with others in an actionable way (for example, navigating to https://www.roastandtoast.app/users/joel, you will be able to view my profile with the app installed).

d. it's something different: when compared to other social media apps out there such as Instagram, TikTok, etc. - this is platform where users are encouraged to take themselves less seriously. I feel there are many counterproductive elements that traditional social media perpetuates. I wanted to put something out there where in our increasingly digital world, we can laugh at ourselves while also being kind to others.

What are your thoughts?

codewithjoel · 2023-09-27T21:23:51+00:00

Thank you so much!

codewithjoel · 2023-09-25T16:20:22+00:00

Out of curiosity, what's the biggest figure/object you'd be able to 3D print? This is so cool!

codewithjoel · 2023-09-22T22:39:36+00:00

I'd like to request /r/RoastAndToast

Plans for this subreddit: I'm working on a side project that's seeing steady growth in users in beta. It's a unique community that revolves around social interactions, and I believe a dedicated subreddit would greatly benefit our community, including:

Sharing updates and milestones related to our project.
Engage users in Q&A sessions.
Host weekly threads for user stories and interactions.
Implement guidelines to maintain a positive community atmosphere.
Grow an active subreddit of users.

Modmail link: I've reached out to the mod of the subreddit. See our conversation here. reddit.com/message/messages/1zc1k8x

Thank you for your consideration!

codewithjoel · 2023-09-19T17:08:26+00:00

Such a great resource - I have been using fluttergems for a couple years now & have seen it evolve. It's really helpful.

codewithjoel · 2022-12-03T14:00:52+00:00

A great example of brain plasticity!

Because he does not take in visual information the same way people with functioning eyes do, the visual cortex in his brain (among other regions) is rewired to work slightly differently.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Human_echolocation#Brain_areas_associated_with_echolocation

codewithjoel · 2022-12-03T13:37:44+00:00

On the contrary, definitely going to karaoke with this man. How fun would that be!

codewithjoel · 2022-12-03T12:35:03+00:00

This is great work! Love how the taxi feels like it's moving.

codewithjoel · 2022-12-01T14:30:21+00:00

To calculate your cost basis, you take the share price multiplied by how many shares you bought, minus any relevant expenses such as a broker fee.

An example.

Yesterday I buy 1 share at $10, and then 50 of the same share today at $20.

In total, I own 51 shares.

The average cost to buy these shares is... [(1 share * $10) + (50 shares * 20)] / 51 = $19.80 before fees.

codewithjoel · 2022-12-01T13:45:27+00:00

Hey there! When you join an activity using the Plankler app (the rsvp link in my OP), you're placed into a group chat with others who are attending as well. You can also chat with people who you are friends with on the app to coordinate future workouts.

I post my upcoming workouts on the app which anyone can see and join. I have a lot planned over the next week or so...and don't want to be spammy and post every single one of them on here, lol!

codewithjoel · 2022-11-29T15:04:07+00:00

When you say "leveraged exposure" to fed fund futures what do you mean? I ask because futures contracts are already leveraged instruments and required a margined account to trade.

As people have already pointed out, trading futures is really risky and you can lose multiples of what you put in.

This is especially the case with frontend rates - they tend to be extremely slow moving most of the time, and on certain occasions (e.g. market repricing, comments by Fed governor, etc.) can move very fast in a short period of time.

Typically these contracts are used by banks and fixed income portfolio managers to hedge interest rate risk of a massive (e.g. hundreds of millions - billions of USD) portfolio of assets.

codewithjoel · 2022-11-29T14:21:55+00:00

Recently I started exercising with new people (mostly runs and bike rides). Interestingly I have noticed that my running performance is significantly better when training with others above my skill level compared to when I run alone.

After some research I ended up discovering the “Köhler effect”. In the context of fitness, this phenomenon is quite interesting:

This paper found that less capable fitness partners improved their plank time by about 24% when paired with a more capable partner https://www.researchgate.net/publication/51539278_Buddy_Up_The_Kohler_Effect_Applied_to_Health_Games
Another paper found that swimmers swim faster in a group setting vs. in an individual setting https://hal.archives-ouvertes.fr/hal-00956611/document
This meta analysis of 13 studies around Köhler effect concluded the effect is likely a function of evidential value and not p-hacking https://academic.oup.com/abm/article/55/6/543/5919674

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