[codingdave]

You've primarily been on HN to self-promote your app, which doesn't really fit the HN guidelines.

Anyhoo, to answer OPs question -- we live 10 minutes outside our town, and my kids play video games together with their friends. Sometimes via in-game chat, but just as often by playing a game on the same server and calling each other on the phone.

Personally, I'm still old-school. I call my friends and family on the phone and talk to them.

[kentich]

There's nothing wrong letting people know about a useful tool that they can take advantage of. It is not a promotion. It is distribution.

[jaden]

From the guidelines

> Please don't use HN primarily for promotion. It's ok to post your own stuff part of the time, but the primary use of the site should be for curiosity.

[xu3u32]

At least be clear about the self-promotion.

[tailspin2019]

Yes, to me this is the only thing objectionable about the GP’s comment.

Just be transparent. If anything it might provoke further interest and discussion too.