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I helped co-create this site and was surprised to find it linked here. It started as a fun project with a friend: a humorous idea that, as the attention it's go
by stephencelis 17y ago
I helped co-create this site and was surprised to find it linked here. It started as a fun project with a friend: a humorous idea that, as the attention it's gotten has shown, is apparently controversial, as well.
I have to say, though, that what's surprised me most about its reception is that anonymity doesn't make users as vicious as many might think. I've been pleased with how many "failings" posted are sweet compliments; playful inside jokes; and well-worded, well-meaning suggestions.
If anyone would like to try it out, I've made a promo code, "HACKERNEWS". We'd love any suggestions and/or feedback.
- jaxn 17y agoI got an invite today. At first I thought "Oh crap, someone has something they want to post about me!!!" Then I remembered I requested an account last week :) That initial invitation email kinda weirded me out. However, as someone who has had a blog for going on 9 years, this is an interesting new way to play with personal transparency. Feel free to tell me I suck at leaving comments on HN, just post it here: http://failin.gs/profile/jaxn http://failin.gs/profile/jaxn
- stephencelis 17y agoThanks for joining! Please let us know what you think after using it a little while. We'll leave you a note for your profile if we don't hear from you ;)