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BenNunney

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BenNunney··on HaaS (Hugs as a Service)
Since a lot of you are asking - this doesn't store numbers, collect data, or track anything other than hits via Google Analytics and API hits on Twilio.

No marketing scam, no selling of address books - just a little hack to make people smile.

I really, really really, really really really hate things that collect data and use it for marketing purposes or spam. I added a disclaimer to the bottom of the page (thanks @seszett for that idea) with words to that effect too.

BenNunney··on HaaS (Hugs as a Service)
Doesn't store data or keep numbers :-)
BenNunney··on HaaS (Hugs as a Service)
No time for death. Too busy smiling.
BenNunney··on HaaS (Hugs as a Service)
Oh, totally. Nothing can replace being truly there for someone, and I'd never try.

All I wanted NowCheerUp.Me to do was make a few people smile. No friend worth their salt would outsource their compliment-giving but as a casual way of lighting up someone's face, this works!

BenNunney··on HaaS (Hugs as a Service)
I've added in a footer comment re storing numbers - good call. Not storing numbers, mostly because I have morals.

Cheers for pointing out the uncaught exception. You deserve a hug.

BenNunney··on HaaS (Hugs as a Service)
I think you'll fine nowinsult.me redirects to nowcheerup.me ;-)