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I created a very similar app:

https://alexgarces.github.io/loststories/

The titles of all the videos shown are random strings based on the default media file names of some popular devices, such as iPhone or Samsung Galaxy. Some examples of these titles would be IMG_8869.MOV, DSC 0711 or MVI 6710.

All the videos, requested in real time, are not more than one year old. They are almost undiscovered, usually with very few views (or not even one).


That sounds exactly like my current job. :(


Hello, here the creator.

LOSTSTORIES.TV is an infinite playlist of unknown and obscure IMGXXXX YouTube videos.

The titles of these videos are random strings based on the default media file names of some popular devices, such as iPhone or Samsung Galaxy. Some examples of these titles would be IMG_8869.MOV, DSC 0711 or MVI 6710.

All the videos, requested in real time, are not more than one year old. They are almost undiscovered, usually with very few views (or not even one).

Any feedback is welcome. Thanks! :)


Thank you for sharing/creating this. I love the concept behind this and also like how simple the user interface is.


Thank you! My idea from the beginning was to create a very simple and "brutalist" design to focus the attention on the videos.


The <address> example is wrong. <address> defines contact information, but it's not appropriate for all postal and e-mail addresses. http://html5doctor.com/the-address-element/


Amazing project and very inspiring! I'm curious about how do you scale to start getting revenue. For example, at remoteok.io companies have to pay to post a job. Was it for free at the beginning? How did you do the transition from free/low-fee to 200$? Thanks and keep up the good work!


I usually start with a low price and then slowly raise it until I see a big drop off. Not scientific in any way but it works for me.


Good one. Now I just have to find a specific niche for the board! Thanks.


Good one! Thank you.


Thanks a lot for the ideas! My idea is to use JavaScript in front-end and back-end, but I'm also considering Laravel with Vue.js. I did a small project with Laravel some months ago and I really liked it!


Thanks for the advice, I wasn't aware of that. I'm adding it to my profile.


So this is what React Native is for?


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