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Personally I would not use this type of service. When I search I either want close-to-instant knowledge that I need (for simple info), or an archived discussio
by nxsynonym 9y ago
Personally I would not use this type of service.
When I search I either want close-to-instant knowledge that I need (for simple info), or an archived discussion (for more complex).
The problem I see with this service is the speed of it. In the time it would take me to ask a question, get matched with someone, start a conversation, answer follow up questions, and (maybe) reach an answer - I could have searched multiple pages of Google/stackoverflow/quora results.
Also there is no guarantee that the person who is answering is knowledgeable and not trolling. At least with standard search you have a wealth of information (results) to compare against.
- jackbrennan 9y agoValid points. To the speed point, we would have an incentive structure that would facilitate the fastest possible responses. And to the trolling point, to become a 'partner' on the platform it wouldn't just be a simple sign-up form-- there would be a peer-to-peer interviewing system. Say you were an expert on ketogenic diets and wanted to join the platform. In order to do so, you would have to be interviewed by someone already on the platform as a keto partner.