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by awillen 2168 days ago
There was definitely some failed startup that just published people's credit card purchases in a giant feed... maybe it was just an earlier iteration of Venmo? I've been Googling but can't find it.
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You're thinking of Blippy, by Pud!

https://techcrunch.com/2009/12/11/blippy/

As the father of a toddler, even you saying the word Blippy (Blippi, officially), is sending shivers down my spine.
Thank you!
Facebook had a feature that showed your friends purchases you made on your timeline. People were pissed that their surprise gifts were ruined.
Man unintended side effect, wow, I wonder how many other ones there were with things like this? Finding out someones sexual orientation when they order a sex toy?
Wasn’t it Mint that did this? I remember this feature from a failed startup as well.