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Can't I just make a Facebook Group or a subreddit to do this instead of a whole new app?

I think this specific flow of creating a post and then receiving non-public replies back isn't normal on reddit or fb groups. I don't doubt it's possible!

Do correct me if I'm wrong.

You can for example create a subreddit where the rules are "post your worries and people will reply by DM" and moderate accordingly.

Super true! I'd argue the experience would probably be different in the context of reddit (like ads and it not being quite as streamlined), but your point is valid.

/r/toastme is one reddit example.

it's /r/roastme

> it's /r/roastme

Have you visited /r/toastme? [1]

Its whole concept is built around kindness (like the app), the opposite of /r/roastme.

1: https://old.reddit.com/r/toastme/ (link for convenience)

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