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I built a random video chat platform focused on safety and moderation by rfoster in c/imadethis@lemmy.zip

[-] rfoster@lemmy.zip 1 points 4 days ago

It was originally going to be done in PHP, but I decided against it and went with the vibe-coded method instead, since I’m a solo developer working on the site alone. Before putting it live, I fully tested it, verified there were no security issues, and confirmed that all functions worked properly without any problems. I continue to push out small updates to fix any issues, even if it’s just a minor spelling mistake.

I built a random video chat platform focused on safety and moderation by rfoster in c/imadethis@lemmy.zip

[-] rfoster@lemmy.zip 1 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago)

AI moderation and age detection meaning AI scans my video? Is that private? Shared to AI servers? Used to train models?

Our system performs a live scan using Face++ and Google Vision API to ensure safety and compliance. This scan occurs only when a minor and an adult are in the same room. If two adults are matched together, no scanning occurs.

Once the scan is complete, Face++ and** Google Vision API** do not store images after analysis. They process the data temporarily for the purpose of the scan and do not use the images to train their AI models.

We take your privacy seriously and appreciate you checking in!

Thanks for giving us this comment! We’ve also updated the site to include a Privacy Consent page regarding Face++ and Google Vision, which will appear each time a user wants to start a chat.

I built a random video chat platform focused on safety and moderation by rfoster in c/imadethis@lemmy.zip

[-] rfoster@lemmy.zip 2 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago)

Yes there is human moderation as well if you like you can view the blog I wrote which give you more information https://medium.com/@techwhipped/from-disappointed-user-to-developer-the-story-behind-vibepop-live-3d53cd9006d0

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I built a random video chat platform focused on safety and moderation (vibepop.live)

submitted 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago) by rfoster@lemmy.zip to c/imadethis@lemmy.zip

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Hey everyone,

I’ve spent years testing random video chat apps like Omegle, OmeTV, and MonkeyApp. At first, it was just curiosity could these apps connect people meaningfully? Almost immediately, I noticed a consistent problem: lack of safety and moderation. Kids and teens were often exposed to inappropriate content, and chaotic behavior went unchecked.

That inspired me to create VibePop, a platform designed with safety, privacy, and better social interaction in mind. Some features include:

Behind The Scenes: https://medium.com/@techwhipped/from-disappointed-user-to-developer-the-story-behind-vibepop-live-3d53cd9006d0

🧠 Real-time AI moderation: Inappropriate content is blurred instantly.

👥 Group video rooms: Up to 10 people, with moderation tools and emoji chat.

🔞 Age detection: Protects minors from adult content automatically.

🎶 Playlist mode: Curated videos play while waiting for a match.

🚩 Persistent reporting: Reports are logged and reviewed to prevent repeat abuse.

🌐 Cross-platform: Works on mobile, desktop, and VR without downloads.

🔐 Privacy-first: Optional accounts, no data selling, fully GDPR-compliant.

I built this not just as a developer, but as a user who’s experienced the frustration of endless “next” clicks and chaotic encounters. My goal was to make random video chat safer, more engaging, and community-driven.

I’d love to hear your thoughts: Would you use a platform like this, and what features would make it appealing today?

Check it out here if you’re curious: VibePop.live Our community discord is: https://discord.gg/GeB6xPRPrU