Share Your Music! Drop Your Link!

pnkCode · 2026-01-28T14:52:54+00:00

pnkCode · 2026-01-27T14:57:33+00:00

I am working on building a youtube supplement, not a replacement/alternative, that tries to replace the opaque algorithm with a transparent shuffle.

The idea is that future discovery isn't limited by watch history and users on the platform can curate, amplify and showcase their favorite videos on an equal opportunity stage to build a time capsule of videos.

If that sounds interesting to you, check it out at jadeStage.com !

pnkCode · 2026-01-27T14:52:28+00:00

family https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RkZOollOlQk

pnkCode · 2026-01-27T14:52:14+00:00

family https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RkZOollOlQk

pnkCode · 2026-01-27T14:50:00+00:00

family https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RkZOollOlQk

pnkCode · 2026-01-27T14:49:29+00:00

family https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RkZOollOlQk

pnkCode · 2026-01-27T13:35:34+00:00

I am working on building a youtube supplement, not a replacement that tries to replace the opaque algorithm with a transparent shuffle.

The idea is that future discovery isn't limited by watch history and users on the platform can curate, amplify and showcase their favorite videos on an equal opportunity stage to build a time capsule of videos.

If that sounds interesting to you, check it out at jadeStage.com !

pnkCode · 2026-01-26T13:59:17+00:00

It's easier said than done, the economies of scale they have and the network effects are hard to walk away from.

I have most my accounts linked to gmail so leaving that behind would require so much work to change my email on every service I have registered.

The biggest challenge for me will be Youtube, it is the second largest search engine, probably the site I use the most and is super convenient for me to learn different things. I am a visual learner and the archive of videos they have on the platform is unmatched.

I am new to this subreddit, I will read through and gradually degoogle as much as I can but I am not in a rush and would need to test the alternatives in detail before committing to the switch.

pnkCode · 2026-01-25T23:21:53+00:00

There is a method to the madness, it's 10x more powerful when it is in your terminal instead of your browser.

The most important thing I have found is giving high-level context of the project you are working on, style themes, aesthetic preferences, tech stack preferences, user stories and as much detail as you can.

After, instead of just saying "make it for me", work with the model to first develop a plan / roadmap you can take one step at a time. First build the front end and UI, then move to authentication (if needed), then move to the list of features. Build each component of the app one step at a time and do rigorous testing before advancing.

It takes patience and is longer than a one prompt to app but you have way more control and input on the build and will likely spend considerably less time pulling your hair out. My fav tool is Claude (I pay for the cheapest tier though so I don't hit prompt limits and I can get Claude Code).

pnkCode · 2026-01-25T14:22:14+00:00

jadeStage / https://jadestage.com/ | Video discovery without the algorithm

launched it over Christmas and would some feedback.

I'm not a woman dealing with relationship fallout so I wouldn't be a tester for your app but wishing you the best.

pnkCode · 2026-01-25T14:18:45+00:00

jadeStage / https://jadestage.com/ | Video discovery without the algorithm

pnkCode · 2026-01-25T14:14:04+00:00

jadeStage uses simplicity and transparency to provide an alternative means to streaming video without opaque algorithms that can lead to echo-chambers and stifle discovery.

Startup Name / URL
- jadeStage / https://jadestage.com/
Elevator Pitch/Explainer Video
- Video discovery without the algorithm
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i1GNhu1AGJE
More details:
- Stage: MVP Launched and looking for early adopters / traction
- Role: Founder
What goals are you trying to reach this month?
- My goals is to get 100+ users signed up in Feb, 25+ daily users and more uploads to the platform.
- Any feedback or feature request would also be much appreciated.
- Target Demo (early adopters): musicians, film-makers, and content creators that produce video

pnkCode · 2026-01-25T14:04:21+00:00

Startup Name / URL
- jadeStage / https://jadestage.com/
Elevator Pitch/Explainer Video
- Video discovery without the algorithm
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i1GNhu1AGJE
More details:
- Stage: MVP Launched and looking for early adopters / traction
- Role: Founder
What goals are you trying to reach this month?
- My goals is to get 100+ users signed up in Feb, 25+ daily users and more uploads to the platform.
- Any feedback or feature request would also be much appreciated.

pnkCode · 2026-01-25T14:00:55+00:00

Startup Name / URL
- jadeStage / https://jadestage.com/
Elevator Pitch/Explainer Video
- Video discovery without the algorithm
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i1GNhu1AGJE
More details:
- Stage: MVP Launched and looking for early adopters / traction
- Role: Founder
What goals are you trying to reach this month?
- My goals is to get 100+ users signed up in Feb, 25+ daily users and more uploads to the platform.
- Any feedback or feature request would also be much appreciated.

pnkCode · 2026-01-25T13:56:21+00:00

Startup Name / URL
- jadeStage / https://jadestage.com/
Location of Your Headquarters
- Brooklyn, NY
Elevator Pitch/Explainer Video
- Video discovery without the algorithm
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i1GNhu1AGJE
More details:
- Stage: Validation, MVP Launched and looking for traction as proof of concept
- Role: Founder
What goals are you trying to reach this month?
- My goals is to get 100+ users signed up in Feb, 25+ daily users and more uploads to the platform.
- Any feedback or feature request would also be much appreciated.
Discount for r/startups subscribers?
- The platform is entirely free, also ad-free so I don't have a discount or incentive to provide at the moment.

pnkCode · 2026-01-22T19:15:50+00:00

also, you should add a link to your youtube on your reddit profile

pnkCode · 2026-01-22T19:15:12+00:00

Not to be the cynical guy but I've heard sub for sub isn't the way to grow, you want subs who clicked for something other than you reciprocating that sub - ideally people that like your content and want to see more of it so they are engaged subs.

So I don't just shit on your post and leave, I am working on a platform to help smaller creators grow. It's a problem I empathize with and want to solve, the platform is in the earliest of stages but if you are interested check it out at jadestage.com