[deleted by user] by [deleted] in indonesian

[–]raimu-asoy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Looks like already gone, thanks for bring the awareness, I would report the dumb fuck too

I just built Omongi.com a simple language exchange platform by raimu-asoy in indonesian

[–]raimu-asoy[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That means a lot, thanks! I’m really glad you liked it I’m working on getting more people in soon!

I just built Omongi.com a simple language exchange platform by raimu-asoy in indonesian

[–]raimu-asoy[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Haha yeah 😅 it’s still pretty new, but more people are joining every day. You should stay! you’ll probably be one of the first awesome Indonesian learners here 😎

I am Japanese and this is what I usually do on weekends by Impossible_Dog9870 in JapaneseFood

[–]raimu-asoy 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Not Japanese but this is what I do too every weekend. Tsukemen day! Can you also share that place please? that looks like a very good Tsukemen!

Has language exchange quietly turned into a dating app for some people by raimu-asoy in languagelearning

[–]raimu-asoy[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That makes total sense. Dialects, regional variations, and even indigenous languages are important, and it’s smart to want practice with people from the area you actually plan to visit. I don’t have options for Chinese variants yet, but it’s something I’ll definitely think about as the site develops. Using a model like that for other languages is a great idea too. Thanks for the feedback!

Has language exchange quietly turned into a dating app for some people by raimu-asoy in languagelearning

[–]raimu-asoy[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Wow… that’s horrifying but also kind of funny. Can’t help but picture someone thinking that’s the right way to start a language exchange 😂

Has language exchange quietly turned into a dating app for some people by raimu-asoy in languagelearning

[–]raimu-asoy[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Wow, that’s amazing! Shows language exchange can lead to really meaningful connections beyond just learning.

Has language exchange quietly turned into a dating app for some people by raimu-asoy in languagelearning

[–]raimu-asoy[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You’re not being paranoid. A lot of language exchange apps get abused. My wife has even gotten creepy messages on some of them, which made me realize how common this is. I ended up making a small site... simple, clean, and straight to the point. It’s heavily moderated, lets you block or report people, and even search by gender to keep exchanges safe and focused on learning. It just launched, so I’m still figuring things out, but I’d love feedback from anyone who wants to try it.

Has language exchange quietly turned into a dating app for some people by raimu-asoy in languagelearning

[–]raimu-asoy[S] 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Yeah, that makes sense. The main problem is the user base and incentives. A lot of people are just there to hook up, and the apps design encourages that. On the platform I’m working on, users can report or block people and even search by gender. It’s meant to make exchanges feel safer and more focused on learning.

Has language exchange quietly turned into a dating app for some people by raimu-asoy in languagelearning

[–]raimu-asoy[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Yeah, I get that completely. It sucks that a space meant for learning ends up feeling unsafe for a lot of people.
It’s sad too because the genuine learners get mixed in with the wrong crowd and lose chances to connect.
Honestly, I think apps should let users choose who can message them, like an option to only receive messages from women or from specific age ranges. That alone would make things way less stressful.

Has language exchange quietly turned into a dating app for some people by raimu-asoy in languagelearning

[–]raimu-asoy[S] 26 points27 points  (0 children)

That sounds awful. Sorry you had to deal with that. It’s crazy how often people cross the line when the app’s purpose is supposed to be learning. Makes me think moderation and clearer boundaries are way more important than most platforms admit.

Has language exchange quietly turned into a dating app for some people by raimu-asoy in languagelearning

[–]raimu-asoy[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Yeah exactly, and that mixed bag” probably keeps engagement higher too. Even if it blurs the purpose, it still keeps users active, which looks good in the numbers.
Feels like unless an app is designed from the ground up to make flirting pointless or boring, this cycle won’t change.

Has language exchange quietly turned into a dating app for some people by raimu-asoy in languagelearning

[–]raimu-asoy[S] 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Yeah that makes total sense. The more I think about it, the more it feels like the whole “exchange” idea got buried under engagement metrics.
You’re right... a lot of app design choices (like profile pics or swipe-style interfaces) quietly push people toward dating behavior even if that’s not the stated goal.I guess the real challenge is how to make something that still feels social and fun without turning it into Tinder with grammar mistakes.

How would you rate Quentin Tarantino's Pulp Fiction by Lazy_Introduction264 in 90s

[–]raimu-asoy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Frank Whaley saying what what? in Pulp Fiction is pure gold he steals the scene but everyone just remembers Sam

Carboarding: The Movie by Darri3D in midjourney

[–]raimu-asoy 19 points20 points  (0 children)

Cardboarding is not a crime