@nickmke Thanks for checking us out. Right now users can only login using Facebook. Indeed, one of the main features is the ability to see how many mutual friends you have in common with other posters to the Need Feed. It was a much-debated choice within our team, where ultimately we sought to foster a trust-based environment where users use "real identities" as frequently as possible (versus potentially fake ones if signed in using other methods).
We think Jelly is cool, and see Getmii as something very different. We want users to quickly see and scroll through many immediate needs nearby. The needs only last for a short time limit. It's also highly localized. We hope Getmii can help posters "find someone who can (verb here)" their need, while also fulfilling a need of others on the feed to see and enjoy what's going on near them. Maybe you're like me and spend hours scrolling away on random Reddit content, killing time. There seems to be a natural human tendency to see the wants and needs of others - especially if it's in our neighborhoods or on our campuses.
Funny enough, one of our teammates sketched the 4-legged creature on a napkin. Everyone liked it except her, and somehow it stuck. Would you choose a different animal? A panda was also considered :)
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