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Discourse Meta · 2024-06-19
Set a reminder for three days later and forget why you set it
设置三天后的提醒，到点却忘了当初为什么要提醒自己
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- WhoDiscourse Meta · 2024-06-19 · 10 replies
- The askSet a reminder for three days later and forget why you set it
- The openingReminders with attached context and deep links — a general product, not just a forum plugin.
What was actually said
“I'm praying I still remember my intent when the reminder goes off. It would be nice to be able to leave myself a note.”
— Discourse Meta · 2024-06-19 · meta.discourse.org/t/wishlist-note-to-self-in-bookma…
Background and pain
The pain
Reminder tools capture the what, never the why — costly when you return later.
A buildable angle
The opening
Reminders with attached context and deep links — a general product, not just a forum plugin.
How to validate it
- Read the whole thread and note the recurring scenarios — repetition is the density of the need.
- Search existing tools around "reminders / personal" and check which single step they actually cover.
- Put up a one-line landing page, share it back to Discourse Meta, and see whether anyone asks about pricing.
Existing options
Todoist, Things, Slack remind
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