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Show HN: Web app that lets you send email time capsules

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44 points walrussama | 1 comments | 08 Dec 25 11:37 UTC | HN request time: 0s | source

I had an issue where I would journal stuff, and then never look at what I wrote. So I thought it'll be cool to schedule something that will get sent to you at a later time (like a time capsule). Also, was inspired by futureme, where you can send yourself letters that'll arrive in the future.
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leshenka ◴[08 Dec 25 12:15 UTC] No.46191372[source]▶
I hear about time capsule apps from time to time and my main concern about them is longevity.

Will this application exist in say 10 years from now? 20? And even then will I be using the same email by then?

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1. bschne ◴[08 Dec 25 12:19 UTC] No.46191412[source]▶
I've been occasionally using futureme.org since ~15 years ago, in case you're a believer in the Lindy effect. FWIW I don't think I've ever used it for anything more than ~1 year ahead, that always seemed fun/interesting enough. Of course there's other considerations entering the picture if you plan ten years ahead, but then again this seems like the kind of fun/light-hearted thing where it doesn't really bother me that I might not end up reading it again --- life happens...