Show HN: A blog that deletes itself if you stop writing

I built Lapse because most of my blogs died quietly, abandoned after a few months.

lapse.blog is a minimal blogging platform with one rule: if you don't post for 30 days, your blog is permanently deleted. No warnings, no recovery.

How it works:

  - No signup. Your unique passphrase grants access to your blog. Same passphrase = same blog. (If two people pick the same one, they'll control the same blog by design)
  - The longer you post consistently, the longer it lives. Borrowing from social-media streaks, but for writing. If they can encourage you to Snapchat someone, surely we can encourage ourselves to write.
  - Markdown only. No images, no embeds.
  - RSS and Atom feeds included.
  - Forget your passphrase? Blog gets deleted. Stop posting? Blog gets deleted.
  - No ads, no tracking.

The idea is that impermanence, hopefully, removes the pressure to be perfect, and the deadline offers an incentive to keep writing.

Summary

Lapse is a blog that explores the intersection of technology, culture, and society, providing thought-provoking insights and analysis on a range of topics, including the impact of emerging technologies, social media, and digital trends.

Story

Show HN: A blog that deletes itself if you stop writing