I will no longer be working on Mlem.

I started it a year and a half ago when I needed to take my mind off pain from surgery. And I always intended it to be a personal protect that would help me relax.

With the current development of the app, I no longer find being a part of the project relaxing or fun.

I’m not doing any coding anymore, since it’s all done by much more talented and experienced people. If I tried to contribute to my app now, as an outsider, I would be rejected. I’m also not doing much project management. I feel like I don’t have much voice in the development anymore.

I’m also getting backlash for trying to make the app accessible to the average person as opposed to just tech nerds, and it’s not worth the stress. This is happening mostly in my DMs (the other developers are not doing this, so please don’t go after them. They are very nice and would never do this), since some elements of this and Mastodon community don’t have the balls to face me in public.

These are just some of the many reasons I found working on the app for the last few weeks frustrating. Ever since the app exploded in popularity and the community grew, I can say that even thinking about working on Mlem made me instantly angry, annoyed and just overall pissed off.

It’s just not worth it anymore.

The current TestFlight version will keep working for two more days, after which I will erase the app from the App Store. Until then, someone from the team will have given you a new link. I have also transferred the app’s source code to a new owner.

I have released a new version just before posting this, and it’s the last version I have any influence on. The community will continue working on the app.

I will focus on my other apps, which will hopefully not become like Mlem.

Enjoy life, and don’t try to contact me.

  • @chibah@lemmy.worldEnglish
    3•2 years ago

    the app worked great for me, thanks for having it available during the most needed time to switch over to the lemmy. and it feels like just a few days ago. :) best of luck on your future endeavors.

  • Aaron DoeEnglish
    11•2 years ago

    Thank you for bringing Mlem to life! And wish you all the best on your other projects and ones to come in the future!

  • @dwt@lemmy.mlEnglish
    18•2 years ago

    Sad to hear, but personal psychic health is important! Thank you so much for the work you have put in so far!

  • @Latinvelvet@lemmy.worldEnglish
    16•2 years ago

    Oh man, I am so sorry the joy has been sucked out by others. I wish you all the very best for your physical and mental health.

  • @hikarulsi@lemmy.worldEnglish
    13•2 years ago

    Thank you brother. The app is one of the reasons many people is able to switch. That’s a legacy you left behind that everyone should be proud of you.

    Project direction and requirements change. Stress isn’t what you are looking for, moving on is the best choice

    Take care of yourself first, stick around to and just be a consumer of the platform is also okay

    See you around in the new world of lemmy

  • @Floppy@beehaw.orgEnglish
    7•2 years ago

    Thank you for everything, and sorry it became a sour experience. Most of all though, thank you for handing it over to others to continue! Too many projects just die; hopefully this one will live a long life.

  • Tyler WolfEnglish
    3•2 years ago

    Sorry to hear this, your personal health is always the most important thing. I hope you can find fun in your other projects and thank you for your hard work.

  • finnEnglish
    4•2 years ago

    Best of luck with your other apps, and I hope you find fulfillment in your future endeavors ❤️ ❤️

  • @Koof_on_the_Roof@lemmy.worldEnglish
    1•2 years ago

    Thank you for your work. Sorry this has ended for you so badly. I hope this, no doubt difficult, decision makes life better for you.

  • Limbo appEnglish
    2•2 years ago

    Oh this is so unexpected. The excitement I felt at seeing Mlem move forward so quickly with so much support from its users was one of the things that inspired me to believe in Lemmy and to start working on Limbo. Thank you for your incredible work, and well done for having the insight and courage to step back when you needed to do so. Please take some time to look after yourself.

  • Omar KhayyámEnglish
    7•2 years ago

    Mlem has been great for me. I really appreciate the work you have done. I think Mlem was pretty clutch in helping me move from reddit and get cozy over here. I hope you are proud. Best of everything to you on your next endeavors!!!