Should You Buy It? An App Lets Strangers Vote
Tuesday, November 10, 2026115 words2 minutes262 reads
A Chinese app lets people ask strangers before buying something. It runs inside WeChat. Users write what they want, the price and why they want it. Other people vote yes or no and explain their answers.
One reporter asked about milk tea and a notebook. Both cost 20 yuan. Most voters said no to the drink, but six supported the notebook. Different people have different ideas about what is useful.
The votes are only advice. Users can still buy what they want. Writing a reason may help them think. But looking at other requests may make them want more things. There is no clear proof yet that the app helps people save money over time.
