AreWeDoomed
The compatibility test you may regret taking.
What I’m trying to figure out
Right now I’m at the stage where I’m not sure if this is:
just a fun throwaway project
something that could actually grow with the right hooks
Some things I’m thinking about:
Does adding multiple “systems” actually make it more interesting, or is that overkill?
What would make you want to share your result?
Is there a natural growth loop here, or does it need a stronger mechanic (e.g. challenges, comparisons, etc.)?
Would you expect more explanation/transparency, or is mystery part of the appeal?
Early learnings
Friends try it, but don’t always share unless prompted
The “dramatic verdict” seems to get more reaction than the actual percentage
Trust matters more than I expected (hence calling out no data storage)
If you’ve built or grown something similar (or just have thoughts), I’d genuinely appreciate any feedback — especially on how to make something like this spread beyond an initial audience.
Thanks! 🙏
6 Comments
The problem with traditional compatibility tests is that they usually feel like generic toys instead of something with actual stakes or personality. People rarely share a "90% match" because it feels safe, but a dramatic or slightly roasting verdict gives them a reason to tag a partner or friend to prove a point. Are you finding that the multi-system approach helps validate the result for users or does the mystery of a single "doom score" drive more engagement?
Hi, Muhammad. Thank you for taking the time to comment. I wanted something a little more meaningful in terms of how the score is calculated, as most 'love calculators' only go by the users names, nothing else, whereas my calculator give a far broader result based on many factors.
The 'roasting verdict' and 'doom score' along with the name, 'are we doomed!' is pretty much for virility and to make it more shareable. The App does break down the score with reasoning behind each aspect to give more credibility to just a number output.
Giving a detailed breakdown with specific reasoning is a smart way to move past the "toy" phase because it makes the final score feel earned rather than just a random number.
In viral marketing the "reasoning" part acts as the perfect conversation starter because users will naturally want to argue with or confirm the specific points you've listed when they share it.
I see this all the time in my work with high-tier PR and media placement where we take a simple concept and add a data-backed narrative to turn it into a story that major news outlets actually want to cover.
Have you thought about adding a "comparison" feature where two friends can see whose relationship is technically more doomed based on your metrics?
HI, i'm Connell, a Bug Bounty Hunter. I run PentraSec, a Web Application Security boutique, similar to platforms like HackerOne and Bugcroud but more personalised, meaning more focus on in-scope applications to test.
I'd be happy to partner with you to test your applications before attackers do; leaving you to focus on the development while i cover your unintentionally open paths and footprints attackers could crawl into, and making sure you stay trusted and guaranteed by your clients.
Hi, Connell. Many thanks for taking the time to reach out. To be totally honest with you, we do not have the budget for such a service right now, but if the web app is successful and generating income, then this is something that we would be interested in.
Thanks for the honest response — I understand the budget constraints.
If it helps, I’m open to supporting early-stage projects in a lightweight way or revisiting once there’s traction or revenue.
Either way, feel free to reach out later if security becomes a priority as the product grows.