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Maybe. But don't forget that Hacker News types have problems that need solving too. Indeed if you solve one of our problems then you have two big advantages:

by ErrantX 17y ago

Maybe. But don't forget that Hacker News types have problems that need solving too. Indeed if you solve one of our problems then you have two big advantages: a) a huge pool of tech-savvy seed users b) A much higher likelihood of useful feedback c) I would suggest, also, much better chance of revenue generation

nudge 17y ago
I really meant in addition to HN type problems. But to respond to your 'advantages': a) I probably agree with this, although people can be evangelists offline too you know. It's just called word of mouth. b) This is almost certainly wrong. You think people who aren't tech-savvy are unqualified to define what they consider to be useful? c) Back this up, taking into consideration the fact that you might be competing with open source / a pool of equally or more talented developers who could undercut you or do your product better.
- ErrantX 17y ago
  >It's just called word of mouth. Agreed, I've had some success with this in the past. However if you fix a specific problem common to many people here (as opposed, say, specific to Doctors) you can reach them instantly with one post. Your entire seed market is one click away :) > You think people who aren't tech-savvy are unqualified to define what they consider to be usefu No, but there is a pre-established forum for feedback (i.e. here). If you post an app here your going to get great feedback - if people are using your app I argue the feeback will be better/more specific The only difference with other types of users is not that they don't know what they want but that a) they sometimes dont get what is possible/impossible and more importantly b) have trouble communicating their needs to you (that's not an unfixable problem Im sure) > Back this up This was probably something of a leap. However we often see people saying "I would pay X if you gave me Y" - usually from the already successful entrepreneur types. Im suggesting that people here are perhaps more likely to see value/not begrudge payment for a useful service.

by ErrantX 17y ago

nudge 17y ago

I really meant in addition to HN type problems. But to respond to your 'advantages': a) I probably agree with this, although people can be evangelists offline too you know. It's just called word of mouth. b) This is almost certainly wrong. You think people who aren't tech-savvy are unqualified to define what they consider to be useful? c) Back this up, taking into consideration the fact that you might be competing with open source / a pool of equally or more talented developers who could undercut you or do your product better.

ErrantX 17y ago
>It's just called word of mouth. Agreed, I've had some success with this in the past. However if you fix a specific problem common to many people here (as opposed, say, specific to Doctors) you can reach them instantly with one post. Your entire seed market is one click away :) > You think people who aren't tech-savvy are unqualified to define what they consider to be usefu No, but there is a pre-established forum for feedback (i.e. here). If you post an app here your going to get great feedback - if people are using your app I argue the feeback will be better/more specific The only difference with other types of users is not that they don't know what they want but that a) they sometimes dont get what is possible/impossible and more importantly b) have trouble communicating their needs to you (that's not an unfixable problem Im sure) > Back this up This was probably something of a leap. However we often see people saying "I would pay X if you gave me Y" - usually from the already successful entrepreneur types. Im suggesting that people here are perhaps more likely to see value/not begrudge payment for a useful service.