Thank you Konrad! Exactly, except rather than a friend or someone from your peer group, it’s a totally diverse group of all ages from all countries in the world, giving you an objective opinion - the type of feedback & verdict you wouldn’t encounter in your daily life. So the outfit concept is a great one - say you are wearing something standard is your country - let’s just guess Hungary. But what do people in Ghana and Guetemala and Hong Kong think on it? It’s a snap decision between two outfits based on people from age 16 - 99. (I have seen a 13 year old and a 93 year old play & enjoy it, so ok, 99 is maybe exaggerating; and actually the age limit is 16+) . The reciprocity part is curcial though!

That’s a point that my daughter has also asked because she says there are no winners therefore it can’t be a game! It’s a game mainly because it’s fun when you receive your verdict knowing that 12 random people from anywhere in the world have just answered your question - whether it’s what shirt looks best or whether to move house. It’s also a game because there is a subtle team at play which you will never know…while playing JuryDuty you are answering with 11 other anonymous team members. It’s a more of a game when you are actually asking a question (not just trying the JuryDuty trial round - that’s more to get an idea of the game). Also, this is just the MVP, but the real model will be more “gamification” with User Stats, and rewards for playing streaks or contributing to different verdicts etc…Have I changed your mind a teensy bit? I can’t tell you HOW incredibly helpful it is to get feedback! and I’m genuinely grateful for you playing & taking time to comment back!! Thank you Konrad!

Thank you again Barry!

Sorry! Not very clear!! What I mean is that if you had asked an actual question - and had received a live Jury verdict - would you feel less let down?

Thank you Stamets - I like your honestly and I have taught that lesson too! I tell you what would really help me more - if you wouldn’t mind sharing the games you have developed or the types of games you like playing! I’m guessing if it’s more action/scifi, then JuryNow might not appeal? (not necessarily mutually exclusive, but possibly a different gendre!!)

oh! I’m sorry you say that because I genuinely want to hear every word of feedback! I have had the idea fo 16 years and only just worked out how to build an app with no code in the past year…It’s taken me forever to produce it, so i really do want to hear your thoughts! (be gentle, I’m nearly a pensioner! -)

Hello Stamets, Thanks so much for playing and sorry you are let down! If you don’t mind, would love to tailor my description of JuryNow so it’s more accurate and doesn’t lead to disappointment! That’s the last thing I want!! Now you have played, and assuming it was a live jury of 12 judging your question - whether it’s what shirt to wear, or whether to take a 6 month job in Antarctica (my nephew took a 2.5yr one!!) would you be less let down? Thank you again!

Hello Slippy, Thanks so much for playing! It’s super exciting to see feedback and I’m really grateful you took time to come back to Lemmy & let me know what you think! I think Lemmy & sites like Reddit are amazing and revolutionary for that debate, discussion open conversation type of situation they create. So if it’s a peer group conversation you want whether it’s office attire, family row, political debate…that is where you would go. JuryNow is more about a very diverse group of 12 people from Guatemala, Germany, Gambia, Georgia who are made up of all ages, cultures, professions, giving you a verdict that is pure unadulterated wisdom! The more diverse the jury, the better the verdict! And so while the JuryDuty can feel la bit like a chore, the part where you get your verdict from 12 real people is exciting if it’s your own quesiton, and you know that 12 people have just considered it! Well this is what I hope and when lots of people are playing online simultatneously and all the juries are live, it works! But I’m learning that the negative feedback is a load more valuable in some ways! REally appreciate it!

hello there Barry, thank you so much for playing firstly! You never get to see other player’s verdicts for a few reasons…no confirmation bias, it keeps it’s anonymous, and - when I launch the proper version - it will be one free play per day so it keeps it more of a daily ritual, rather than playing too many loops (this is because empathy & objectivity decline after a while!) But THANK YOu for the feedback. I’m also thinking of having a feature where you can opt to share your question and verdict, and you can opt to ask for it. Do you think that would work too? (lots of people have asked this, including my chronically curious bf!)

Some recent examples on JuryNow to help you get started: Is immigration good for the economy? Yes/No, Is it bad to be honest with people and tell them that children born now are likely to have a terrible life growing up because of global warming? Yes/No My boyfriend say my sneezes are too loud and annoy him and i need to supress them. it’s true they are loud, but i have hayfever and it’s painful to keep them in. Supress/Don’t supress Do you avoid walking under ladders even if it means being quite obvious and superstitious? Silly superstition/Avoid ladders My brother is struggling to graduate college - and I helped him get through and pass his senior year courses. He got into grad school, and I’m worried he will be leaning on me again. tell him not to go to Grad School/tell him I won’t help Someone keeps ripping down my LGBTQ activism stickers off of lightposts. Should I super glue them or give up? Stop putting up posters/Use superglue

getting hacked in just 20 minutes due to a basic misconfiguration is alarming!

Making WSL open source could actually lead to some useful contributions and better transparency overall ; and good for Linux tools?

i have had people copy & paste my post and put it up on LinkedIn!!

it’s weird how some people get a little box to click, and others get the bus, traffic lights. …Anyway, a big thank you for playing JuryNow!

Is this a game? Seems more like a polling platform. Where’s the fun? Fair question (my daugthter insists it’s not a game because there are no winners). It looks like a polling tool, but under the hood it’s built like a social game and the fun comes from speed, unpredictability, and reciprocity. And knowing that at that moment 12 people are looking at your question and answering it.

You’re not just answering polls. You’re put on the spot with weird, intimate, or absurd questions (and you only have a few seconds to vote). While you wait for your own answer, you’re doing Jury Duty which is rapid-fire judgments with no do-overs or explanations. It becomes this mini adrenaline rush, a little like Cards Against Humanity or Wavelength, but stripped down to just decisions.

The “game” is in the tension, the randomness, and the psychology. And that moment when your verdict pops up , knowing 12 total strangers just decided your issue , it weirdly scratches the same itch as multiplayer games or party rounds.

It’s not for everyone, but some people get hooked fast! Anywya, a bit THANK YOU for playing!

Hey all appreciate the honest response here, even if it’s critical. Just wanted to say this was made by one person (me) over 16 years of work. I really see it as a game about empathy, impulse, and group psychology rather than a startup or AI thing. I thought it might resonate with people who enjoy fast, social games with unusual mechanics. But if this isn’t the right place, totally understand. Thanks for taking a look anyway 🙏

It’s the anonymous private part of JuryNow in that your verdict is your private property! BUT…I’m thinking of launching a ‘Share My Question & Verdict’ and then sharing the unanimous verdicts, and ‘Question of the Day’ for people that are happy to share.

oh i’m sorry! I just get a really innocuous one click box and then I’m in (it was that or an email registration!) have you any other ideas??? would love to do something else?

not every 🙃 I made an error posting on teh SelfPosting community yesterday, so I’m making up for it today!

Hey! Just adding a quick follow-up: If there are less than 13 people playing, your verdict will be simulated …that’s because as an MVP it has to demonstrate the functionality, but this is only a temporrary feature and as soon as there are regular players across different time zones, it will be permanently dismantled, as JuryNow is intended as an antidote to AI!

If anyone’s curious I’m especially looking for feedback on the gameplay loop:

Does Jury Duty feel intuitive or confusing at first? Is the 3-minute answer phase fun or stressful? Would you play again without needing to ask a question?

Also: a native mobile app is in the works