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I don't mean to troll, but having ideas is nothing. Of course projects start with ideas but if the creator of the idea didn't pursue given concept - neither sho

by eddd 11y ago

I don't mean to troll, but having ideas is nothing. Of course projects start with ideas but if the creator of the idea didn't pursue given concept - neither should you. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=csyL9EC0S0c&feature=youtu.be&t=835 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=csyL9EC0S0c&feature=youtu.be...

Scea91 11y ago
Why shouldn't I? What is the reasoning? Sorry, I don't have audio here so maybe it's mentioned in the youtube video.
- eddd 11y ago
  If the creator didn't find the idea interesting enough to actually put the project into life, it will be probably better to come up with your own project. Of course it has nothing to do with being inspired by someone else.
  - Scea91 11y ago
    but this is so faulty. There can be hundreds of unrelated reasons why he didn't put the project into life. And even if he didn't find it interesting enough it doesn't mean he has better judgement than you.
bechampion 11y ago
i agree with the first half ... tons of my friends knowing i might be able to make mobile apps , come tom me with random ideas , thinking that his contribution to the whole thing would be that "idea" ... what about the rest of it , developing it , monetize it etc etc... it's kind of annoying!
Chris2048 11y ago
I sort of agree, but a 'proper' idea needs a little fleshing out to show its value. A description isn't enough. If I cam e up with "Twitter for cats", but with nothing dwscribing why this was a good idea, or what form it might take (mockups? detail on how it would differ from twitter, or how it would be the same as twitter in a way relevant to cats). those details are the value, and that's what's needed. One line descriptions are far from 'part implemented' - they're not even fully thought-out. A paragraph at least would be better... then they'd be fit to steal ;-) Also, if an idea implies considerable implementation (twitter impl is known, but still a large task) it has a higher bar to realise (obv.). If the impl is somewhat unknown or novel, it also has to be fleshed out more e.g. a POC if it is uncertain if it is possible, or if there are significant barriers that might have prevented it existing already.

by eddd 11y ago

Scea91 11y ago

Why shouldn't I? What is the reasoning? Sorry, I don't have audio here so maybe it's mentioned in the youtube video.

eddd 11y ago
If the creator didn't find the idea interesting enough to actually put the project into life, it will be probably better to come up with your own project. Of course it has nothing to do with being inspired by someone else.
- Scea91 11y ago
  but this is so faulty. There can be hundreds of unrelated reasons why he didn't put the project into life. And even if he didn't find it interesting enough it doesn't mean he has better judgement than you.

bechampion 11y ago

i agree with the first half ... tons of my friends knowing i might be able to make mobile apps , come tom me with random ideas , thinking that his contribution to the whole thing would be that "idea" ... what about the rest of it , developing it , monetize it etc etc... it's kind of annoying!

Chris2048 11y ago

I sort of agree, but a 'proper' idea needs a little fleshing out to show its value. A description isn't enough. If I cam e up with "Twitter for cats", but with nothing dwscribing why this was a good idea, or what form it might take (mockups? detail on how it would differ from twitter, or how it would be the same as twitter in a way relevant to cats). those details are the value, and that's what's needed. One line descriptions are far from 'part implemented' - they're not even fully thought-out. A paragraph at least would be better... then they'd be fit to steal ;-) Also, if an idea implies considerable implementation (twitter impl is known, but still a large task) it has a higher bar to realise (obv.). If the impl is somewhat unknown or novel, it also has to be fleshed out more e.g. a POC if it is uncertain if it is possible, or if there are significant barriers that might have prevented it existing already.