User Stories

Some fictional inducing user stories, curated by ChatGPT. It is mostly speculation/dreaming, but maybe it can spark some enthusiasm. I'm sure this can be written in a more engaging way.

Developers

For a developer, it would be great to build services on much richer user data, without putting data safety at risk. By adopting Solid Pods, you can help create a future where data is no longer owned by big tech companies, but by individuals themselves. With these Solid Pods, users can store their data securely and retain full control over who accesses it and how it’s used. This way, services don’t own the data—they just access it with permission, helping build a safer, more transparent digital world. A great advantage for you as a developer is that it safes you from any legal data management compliance headaches.

Users

Social Media Users

Social Media manipulate users, demanding their attention all the time and making them socially anxious. What if you could control by yourselves how to interact with your friends, without having the dilemma of losing online friends by switching some social medium altogether? With Solid Pods you not only gain control over your data, but you control how you and your friends interact too! Some ideas:

• users can just turn off any feature, because they decide how people interact with them. Are you anxious of likes? Just turn them off

• is the algorithm feeding you with posts that make you unhappy? Just change the algorithm.

• more speculative: as your data is safe, and not controlled by some dubious company, you can share it with any service you like. Do you want advice of an AI on your social media usage? Just ask your personalized AI. As nothing that your share with your private AI will be send to some company, you can share your posts, usage stats, virtually anything with it.

Privacy Oriented Users

As a user, you want to control and understand your own data, safely storing it in a place that only you can access. With Solid Pods, you can use services without giving up your personal information or letting it be misused. You can automate tasks or dive into your own documents with AI while ensuring your privacy is protected. This gives you more power and clarity over how your data is shared, who has access to it, and how it's used to enhance your experience online.

Individuals Seeking Better Data Management

Easily organize your family archive together

As a user, you want to easily find specific photos, such as those featuring yourself and a family member. With your Solid Pod, you can send a simple request asking for all the photos containing that person, and you’ll receive a series of thumbnails. From there, you can quickly download the ones you need, or add them to your family Pod. No hassle anymore with different cloud services that are incompatible.

Additionally, you can use this feature with someone else’s Pod, like a family member or friend. To ensure privacy, smart AI filters can help identify and prevent sharing of sensitive content.

Neighborhoods

As a member of a neighborhood, you want to connect with others in your community without bothering everyone with unnecessary information. Solid Pods allow you to offer help or ask for assistance in a targeted, private way. By sharing specific skills or needs (like a personal skill profile), you can connect with the right neighbors without spamming the whole community. AI can assist in matching individuals with the right resources, making local connections more efficient and meaningful.

Local Community Members

Asking for Local Help with a Household Task

As a neighborhood member, you might have a small household task but aren’t sure how to complete it quickly. You can post a question in your local community network, where neighbors can respond. Initially, the question and answers are anonymous, helping maintain privacy. Once you decide to follow up on a suggestion, both you and the responder can see each other’s identity. The system also thanks those who contributed with helpful responses.

Community Builders

As a community builder, you want to protect your members’ privacy and ensure your online community remains safe. With Solid Pods, you can control what data is shared and how it’s used. You can ask your members questions, gather insights, and engage in discussions while keeping their data secure. You also have the ability to filter out harmful content and manage what’s visible to the community. This allows you to foster a safer, more respectful environment for both online and offline interaction.

Marketers

As a marketer, you want to reach the right audience. With Solid Pods, you can target people based on their interests while respecting their data. By offering users more control over what they share, you can deliver more relevant, personalized content that resonates with them, leading to more positive engagement and less frustration. Solid Pods offer a future where marketing is customer-first and data use is respectful and transparent.

Scientists

As a scientist, you need to conduct surveys or studies without compromising participants’ privacy. Solid Pods allow you to send surveys to controlled groups based on specific characteristics, without revealing identities. Participants’ data stays private and secure, while still contributing to valuable research. This ensures ethical, privacy-compliant data collection, helping you gain insights without exposing sensitive information.

Policy Makers

As a policymaker, you want to gather public opinion without risking the exposure of citizens' identities. Solid Pods offer a GDPR-compliant way to send out surveys and get immediate, anonymous feedback on proposed policies. This allows you to gain valuable insights into public sentiment while respecting privacy, making for more informed decisions that reflect the true views of the people.