This App Prevents Users from Sending Messages That May Offend the Recipient
Katherine Pendrill — October 13, 2015 — Tech
References: labs.foxtype & bustle
'FoxType' is a new app that helps users avoid sending messages that may offend the recipient. Many people have struggled with the consequences of sending a strongly worded message. This app is specially designed to prevent rude messages from being sent in the first place.
FoxType is available as a browser-based tool or as a Gmail plug-in. Once installed, the user simply copies and pastes their potentially offensive message into a designated text box. The app then rates the message in terms of its politeness. The app will also highlight the offending text in order to show the user what part of their message may often the recipient. The app thus helps users cut down on editing time by showing them how to send a more polite message.
While FoxType is ideal for office correspondence, the app may also be useful for job seekers emailing potential employers.
FoxType is available as a browser-based tool or as a Gmail plug-in. Once installed, the user simply copies and pastes their potentially offensive message into a designated text box. The app then rates the message in terms of its politeness. The app will also highlight the offending text in order to show the user what part of their message may often the recipient. The app thus helps users cut down on editing time by showing them how to send a more polite message.
While FoxType is ideal for office correspondence, the app may also be useful for job seekers emailing potential employers.
Trend Themes
1. Polite Messaging - This trend in email apps focuses on preventing users from sending offensive messages by providing real-time feedback and highlighting potentially rude language.
2. Automated Politeness Rating - This trend in email apps involves using AI algorithms to analyze the politeness of messages and provide users with suggestions for making their emails more polite.
3. Efficiency in Email Communication - This trend focuses on helping users save time and effort in editing emails by providing instant feedback on politeness and highlighting offensive text.
Industry Implications
1. Email Apps - In the email app industry, there is an opportunity to develop and market apps that prioritize politeness and help users avoid sending offensive messages.
2. AI Technology - The AI industry can take advantage of the growing demand for automated politeness analysis by developing advanced algorithms that accurately rate message politeness and provide suggestions.
3. Communication Tools - In the communication tools industry, there is potential to create innovative solutions that integrate real-time politeness feedback and highlighting features into various messaging platforms.
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