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Cute idea, but would anyone actually use it?

I recently launched Pinky Promise, a little app for making promises with friends.

The feedback has been lovely. People call it cute, say it's a great idea, and seem to like the concept.

But here's the thing: I'm not sure people would actually use it.

Pinky Promise - A reminder for the promises you make with friends

I turned Pinky Promise into a tiny digital contract. Pick something you want to do, make a promise, decorate it, and add a ridiculous penalty if someone bails. It’s intentionally silly, but the commitment is real. A playful alternative to another calendar reminder, designed to turn “we should do that sometime” into “okay, we’re actually doing it.”