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A note to any future startup founders reading some of the broadly skeptical and pessimistic comments on this HN discussion thread: The people commenting here a
by compumike 10y ago
A note to any future startup founders reading some of the broadly skeptical and pessimistic comments on this HN discussion thread:
The people commenting here are not your customers.
For every 1 person posting a snarky comment, there are 100+ simply browsing the gift guide. A few are saying "Hey, that's neat!", and a few are making purchases today or in the near future, either for themselves or as gifts. It's their behavior that you should worry about.
If you think you can make something people want, then please focus on that. Don't let your non-customers discourage you.
(Disclosure: co-founder of https://www.pantelligent.com/ https://www.pantelligent.com/ -- one of the products on the gift list.)
- hreiwo 10y agoBwahahhahahaha... go back to where you came from, eh? Your wife's kid is waiting for you. CUCK ^^^
- horsecaptin 10y agoCouldn't agree more. I'd like to add: Don't let not-customers butter you up! Find your customers and get their feedback. Lots of people will think yours is a great idea: just not great enough to pay you for it!
- compumike 10y agoVery true!
- CmdrSprinkles 10y agoWhile this is indeed not the target audience (which makes it hilarious), that is a horrible attitude. A lot of the complaints that have been brought up (premium pricing, much cheaper and better alternatives, not actually a new idea, etc) are actually very valid and worth considering. Now, if those aren't complaints and you are perfectly happy only targeting people who want The Next New Thing, go for it. Otherwise? Take the complaints with a grain of salt, but still take them.