A device that only lets you type lol if you've truly laughed out loud
Hardware
laugh detector
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A device that only lets you type lol if you've truly laughed out loud
A device that only lets you type lol if you've truly laughed out loud
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4 positive, 24 neutral or asking, 0 mixed, 2 critical, out of 30 comments about the project. Thread score +0.07.
Idea: 4 for, 1 againstPrivacy: 0 for, 1 against
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What HN said
What people liked
Funny, fun idea
From 3 comments
that's funny
britneybitch on HNI love this idea. Concepts like this is useful for making a tighter connection between the real world and the online world.
surfsvammel on HNI absolutely love this. I'm glad that local machine learning is within reach for everyday hobbyists and not entirely limited to big organizations with deep pockets or experts.…
ClassyJacket on HN
Objections
Doesn't verify real laughter since lol isn't meant as laughter
From 1 comment
This is pointless because the code should be verifying the expression IALOL'd., as LOL is not intended to express actual laughter. Just saying.
Retief on HN
Connecting online and real worlds would reduce privacy
From 1 comment
How would this tighter connection be useful? The whole internet became/is a creative slate because the two worlds aren't connected Connecting them would mean less privacy (or…
ZyanWu on HN
Requests
Build similar devices for other jokes or reactions, such as shock on a phrase
From 2 comments
Cool. How about a device that gives you a mild jolt if you write that you are "shocked, shocked" to discover something.
cafard on HNNow make one that shocks you when you don't literally laugh your ass off.
heavyset_go on HN
Questions
Does it work for ROFLMAO?
From 1 comment
But does it work for ROFLMAO?
Dudelander on HN
Can it tell laughing from crying?
From 1 comment
Can it differentiate laughing and crying?
mLuby on HN