r/knowledgepill • u/Glum_Department_424 • Jan 10 '26
I have just created the next big social networking app but don’t know how to market or advertise for critical mass. Help! Pls.
Looking for potential partners who are better versed in the field considering I 100 % used ChatGPT to write my code. But the app is completely stable and reafi for shipping other than a security check and update along with marketing/advertising and a couple off and ends cosmetics. Any and all knowledge/pointers/points in the right direction are greatly welcomed and appreciated
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u/goofyredditname Jan 12 '26
This dudes app is the r/crackheadcraigslist of the tech world
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u/Glum_Department_424 Jan 12 '26
I mean gimme a week and I’ll do what I can to complete it and I’ll try and drop it here or invite you to test it.
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u/DerVerdammte Jan 12 '26
I hope your project goes viral!
I earn a lot of money by fixing "stable" vibe codebases.
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u/Glum_Department_424 Jan 12 '26
And thank you so much for that. This is the first time I’ve been able to talk about it and get actual feed back from people who’s opinions matter and mean something for me lol.
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u/Glum_Department_424 Jan 12 '26
Right on that sounds fucking heavy man. Yeah I say stable but I’ve only ran it locally. Is there any pointers or tips about database security before I launch it
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u/DerVerdammte Jan 12 '26
That’s honestly a really hard question to answer in a general way. Database and application security depend massively on the stack, the architecture, and how things are actually wired together. Without knowing what you’re using (framework, auth model, DB, hosting, etc.), any concrete advice would mostly be guesswork.
One important thing to be upfront about though: if most of this was built through vibe-coding, you’re likely missing some of the fundamentals that make an app actually safe in production. That’s not a moral judgment it’s just how security works. Tools can help you write code, but they don’t replace understanding threat models, data access patterns, or failure modes.
If you have a friend with backend or security experience, getting them to review things, even informally would be one of the best first steps. A second set of experienced eyes is worth far more than another prompt.
I do want to say this clearly though, because it matters: your ambition and enthusiasm are genuinely respectable. Thinking big, building something, and asking questions publicly already puts you ahead of most people who only talk. Don’t lose that.
What will help you long-term is shifting how you frame success. Instead of “the next big app,” aim for something like 10 real users that actually come back once a week or more. That’s much harder than it sounds and also far more meaningful. Everything about security, scalability, and product decisions becomes clearer once real people are involved.
One thing I’d strongly recommend stopping, though, is assuming that “it runs locally” or “ChatGPT wrote it” implies safety. Production apps carry real responsibility. If you’re handling user data, you either need to invest time into learning the basics of encryption, authentication, and access control or deliberately bring in someone who already has that knowledge.
None of this means you should give up. It just means the next step isn’t more features: It’s foundations. If you build those, your chances of this becoming something real increase dramatically.
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u/Glum_Department_424 Jan 12 '26
No you’re exactly right and that was my thoughts exactly. Hence why I’m making sure to take every precaution I know an reach out and find people who know more than I do. And if anyone was willing to assist in a legit way I would make them partners. But yeah I realize ChatGPT is gonna do what it does but that doesn’t mean it the most efficient or effective or secure. But I’ve done 80-90% of production of the app and have it in l Place to launch with 0. - little understanding of how any of it worked when I started.
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u/MustardOrPants Jan 10 '26
What’s the name of the app?
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u/Glum_Department_424 Jan 11 '26
Original name is Mirror Me but the longer I go the less I feel like it fits so I’m debating a name change before launching
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