The Missing Protocol: Let Me Know
12 days ago
- #Notification Protocol
- #Event Tracking
- #Anonymous Subscriptions
- Proposes a new protocol called 'Let Me Know' (LMK) for anonymous notifications about specific events.
- Use case: Notify users when a specific blog post part is published without requiring personal info or subscriptions.
- Users click an 'LMK' button to register an endpoint with an agent (e.g., browser extension, subscription service).
- Agent pings the endpoint periodically; responses indicate if the event has occurred or suggest a delay for the next check.
- Upon event occurrence, the endpoint returns details like timestamp, message, and actions (e.g., links to read the post).
- Notification methods vary (pop-up, email, push notification), and the endpoint is automatically deleted post-event.
- Users can manage endpoints: view, force checks, or delete unwanted ones.
- Authors can control endpoints via an 'LMK Control Panel'—register, resolve, archive, or analyze ping traffic.
- Emphasizes anonymity—no personal data shared, no exposure to unrelated content.
- Acknowledges potential resistance from creators due to lack of ongoing engagement incentives.
- Suggests a '/meta' pseudo-endpoint for additional endpoint metadata (creation date, purpose, contact info).