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i actually don't see the ability to go independent on this. it's valuable because of the networking functionality it adds to email, but that's only worth money
by alaskamiller 19y ago
i actually don't see the ability to go independent on this. it's valuable because of the networking functionality it adds to email, but that's only worth money if EVERYONE adopts it.
so what's the best way to push the tipping point? microsoft.
and fwiw, i think loopt was the most commercial YC company but they haven't gained much traction.
- pchristensen 19y agoI like loopt too but it seems like a network effect type of product, and I don't trust those until they succeed. Didn't realize that Xobni required everyone to use it for it to work - I thought it just mined your email to construct a network relevant to you.
- alaskamiller 19y agoi believe the social aspect of xobni requires a massive network effect to get the best value. the email searches and threaded conversation style emails are great in itself but those aren't worth much more than shareware pricing.
- brezina 19y agoXobni is valuable in its current state as a powerful standalone email productivity application. Future versions will create more value around networks of Xobni users.
- pg 19y agoLoopt has a lot of users, actually.