File this under "apps for humanity" (my favorite kind): This App Could Help Friends And Family Prevent Suicides thkpr.gs/3585974
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@mollydotcom and unfortunately hurt more. File this under "potentially dangerous apps". People are locking accts or leaving twitter bc of it
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Oh my @xgebi - that's not good. As a chronically ill and at times very depressed person, I rely on Twitter for support. Sad, but thanks.
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@mollydotcom @xgebi Article seems to say app looks at the (installed) person's "followers." So you'd have to follow them—not them you. #ask?
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@stefsull @mollydotcom the problem is that you can't say "do not analyze my tweets" and you aren't notified if your tweets are analyzed
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@stefsull @mollydotcom the 2nd problem is that it's open to all. People who might help and people who might abuse
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@stefsull @mollydotcom When I'm down I don't need a person I don't know to tell me to get over it
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Replying to @xgebi
@xgebi @stefsull I absolutely agree. It's an imbalance in power/self-ownership. I won't endorse without discourse. I like the general idea.

Oct 30, 2014 · 12:15 AM UTC