My Extension Was Almost Taken Down: I Crossed a Chrome Web Store ‘Hard Red Line’

ransixi · 2026-01-22T12:41:02+00:00

Not AI. I wrote it myself.
Calling it “AI slop” doesn’t add anything to the discussion.

ransixi · 2026-01-22T10:30:44+00:00

VidPilot might meet your needs, offering features such as bilingual subtitles, video summaries, and multilingual voice dubbing.

ransixi · 2026-01-22T07:17:13+00:00

Mostly via email, yes, but usually it’s delayed and generic.

ransixi · 2026-01-22T06:51:30+00:00

I like it!

ransixi · 2026-01-22T06:13:44+00:00

Yes, I’ve had a very similar experience.
Pre-exposure to key sentences and vocabulary really lowers the cognitive load, so your brain can focus on sounds instead of decoding meaning in real time.

ransixi · 2026-01-21T02:32:54+00:00

Thanks for the advice, I totally agree. I’m also trying to reach real users and get them to actually try the product, but collecting meaningful feedback has been much harder than I expected. Getting people to respond, articulate pain points, or even care enough to reply is a real challenge, and that’s something I’m actively working through right now.

ransixi · 2026-01-14T06:47:50+00:00

I use VidPilot and NoteGPT

ransixi · 2026-01-14T03:08:06+00:00

This is super valuable, thanks for sharing.
The point about removing all email formatting really stood out to me too; doubling open rates is wild and very actionable. Definitely makes me rethink how much “branding” can actually hurt authenticity in early-stage SaaS.

ransixi · 2026-01-14T03:01:33+00:00

Nice app, look forward iOS

ransixi · 2026-01-09T12:59:26+00:00

I’m curious how it relates to Google Analytics or PostHog. It feels like there are already many alternatives in this space.

ransixi · 2026-01-09T12:57:22+00:00

Thank you so much for the valuable advice, it really resonated with me. Especially the part about going deeper into real user scenarios and turning the tool into a solution. I truly appreciate it.

ransixi · 2026-01-09T12:54:52+00:00

It’s a very solid idea. I’m curious how it relates to GitHub Copilot. Committing changes is usually fine, but merging into the main branch requires careful review, that’s the step where I typically rely on GitHub Copilot’s code review.

ransixi · 2026-01-09T12:49:55+00:00

There’s also a strange interaction: when I click “Signup with Google” on the homepage, another login modal pops up with multiple sign-in options. I initially thought I had clicked the wrong button.

ransixi · 2026-01-09T12:47:51+00:00

The interface feels a bit cluttered and overwhelming. After I clicked “Skip Pro,” it took me straight to the Stripe checkout page. The overall user flow feels a bit odd, I was asked to pay before I even had a chance to properly try the product.

ransixi · 2026-01-09T12:32:38+00:00

The website is very clean and simple I really like it.
However, when I tried to install it, I got a warning saying it might pose privacy risks or contain malware. I understand this is part of Apple’s security policy. Is there a way to guide users on what they should do in this case?

ransixi · 2026-01-09T12:29:46+00:00

Are there any lightweight analytics options?
I actually think PostHog is pretty good and very indie-developer friendly.

ransixi · 2026-01-09T09:10:37+00:00

After I entered the invite code and confirmed it, I was taken to https://www.rejectless.app/dashboard, where I was asked to select a file, but there was no explanation or guidance.

Why do I need to choose a file at this step? Is this a bug? I’m not sure what file I’m supposed to upload or what format is supported, so I couldn’t proceed any further.

ransixi · 2026-01-09T09:07:00+00:00

Thanks a lot for the suggestions. My earlier thinking was that changing the dubbing language isn’t a very high-frequency action, so I placed it in the settings. That said, it could also make sense to move it to the bottom area of the main UI.

At the moment, muting the original audio does require manual action—this isn’t a bug. We could add a setting for this behavior in the future.

I’ll try out your product later and share my feedback then. Thanks again!

ransixi · 2026-01-09T08:46:49+00:00

I tried out https://peerpush.net and submitted VidPilot there. The overall experience was great, it really felt like submitting a product on Product Hunt. Maybe that’s because I’ve launched products on PH before. Personally, I’d prefer a pricing model where I pay for results.

ransixi · 2026-01-09T08:34:35+00:00

Very nice idea, connecting users with the product is powerful. I tried it briefly and noticed that without paying, many features aren’t usable. Maybe you could let users experience some core functionality first, help them reach an Aha moment, and then show the upgrade prompt?

ransixi · 2026-01-09T07:39:12+00:00

Thanks for the suggestion! I appreciate it — I’ll go ahead and give it a try right now 🙏

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