Digital Journaling Apps Encourage Editing Over Honest Expression
Jørnal is a Show HN for an immutable journaling app designed to prevent second-guessing by making entries permanent. The tool features offline-first sync, semantic search via local embeddings, and cross-device access without mandatory accounts. Product showcase in a crowded space.
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