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I'm a recent new user of Forrst, and while I do like it, I was convinced that it wouldn't achieve much market popularity without really great news articles done
by bmelton 17y ago
I'm a recent new user of Forrst, and while I do like it, I was convinced that it wouldn't achieve much market popularity without really great news articles done about it.
I've been thinking about it as a Pownce-like app, in more of a Twitter-based format, but I guess the reason for its success is the same as HN's, which is the focus seems very narrow.
I like that about it, and as a programmer who designs (that hadn't ever categorized himself in that way before) -- I realize it's a very apt cross-section of what I've encountered on Forrst.
Seriously though, it definitely gets a thumbs-up from me, though not necessarily for the masses.
- kylebragger 17y agoGlad you're enjoying it thus far. I think you're spot on in saying it's not necessarily going to have mass-appeal. I think it fits that very interesting niche of designer/developer blend. Excited to see where it goes from here.
- bmelton 17y agoThe one thing I see lacking in this, so far, is the ability to find like-minded friends. I'm not deep 'in the scene' of either development or design, though I have plenty of developer friends (with a smattering of designers), but it would be neat to connect with NEW people whose work I could appreciate.
- kylebragger 17y agoThat is one of the biggest things I'm working on right now. I'm calling it "people you should know" and I'm antsy to release it as soon as possible.