I just had an epiphany (yeah, I actually have those sometimes).

In almost every post on this subreddit there will be questions like “How does this app compare to X or Y?" or "How is this better/worse than toilet paper?"

Hence, I was thinking about a new format. A "Weekly dev battles/friendly app throwdowns" (just a working titles) with strict rules of sportsmanship to prevent the thread from turning into toxic self-promotion.

A bit of context:

A lot of users (myself incl.) get overwhelmed trying to choose between similar apps (1st world problems), like clipboard managers, window managers, or note-taking apps.

Sure, there's u/Mstormer Google sheet overview...However, I think it would be incredibly engaging to have a friendly, structured "Weekly Dev Battle" where we pit 2,3 or even a few more popular apps in a category against each other, but with strict rules to keep it healthy and constructive.

Maybe a 1 week before have the community vote for the top apps to wiggle it down to 2 or 3 or 5.

How it would/could work & some pot. rules:

• Matchup: For example, Clipboard App #1 vs. Clipboard App #2 vs Clipboard App #3
• Mandatory humility: To participate or in round #1, each developer must publicly state one feature or design choice they genuinely admire in their competitor's app that their own solution doesn't currently provide, or something along those lines.
• Standout pitch: They then get to pitch what they believe is their own absolute standout feature that they do better than anyone else.
• Community Q&A: Users can chime in with questions, and the devs can openly discuss their differing philosophies on privacy, native vs. electron, UI, etc.

Number of upvotes could be used to select the winner, but I'm not sure if that's a good metric though. Or maybe no winner at all?

Benefits to the sub & the community:

1. Cuts through the noise: Instead of endless "Which app is better?" threads, users get a definitive, side-by-side comparison straight from the creators.
2. Promotes healthy dev relationships: The "admire your competitor" rule keeps the vibe collaborative and positive rather than toxic. Maybe some dev will fall in love with each other after the event 🤣
3. Better(?) engagement: Gives us a front-row seat to how their favorite Mac software gets made.

Do you think this would be a good format/idea? What are things to consider? Am I forgetting something?

Maybe there should be some rules for the participants as well, because this sub can get toxic sometimes as well...Hell, I throw out a snarky comment every now and then 🙈

Edit 1:
Based on some of the valid comments about it potentially being too "adversarial" for the dev.

What if, say in round #1, the devs cannot promote their own app, but have to promote their competitor's instead? They would have to do some research beforehand.

This would be a bit more fun and turns it into a "friendly" format. Of course there would be a few more rounds of similar fashion...Again, not fully fleshed out...

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I've uploaded my credit card statement, bank statement and a TM30 (where you or the landlord registers your stay with the Thai police). Initially, just the TM30 alone, then I sent them all 3 in one document so they can take their pick. They then stated:

>"The submitted Bank Statement cannot be accepted as it does not contain any address. "

Apparently they or I'm blind and cannot see the address clearly in the top corner on multiple documents.
I've done extensive KYR processes with my credit card and bank. No issues. Also, over the course of my life I've open at least a dozen brokerage accounts, but never had to put up with this much BS as with IBKR.

I'm at a point where this is become ridiculous, that I'm willing to close my account and move to another competitor.

Any recommendations / suggestions, similar to IBKR for customer in SEA?