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Somewhat related - I've always wished that HN allowed comments on the Jobs posts (not who is hiring, which is a normal thread, but the YC backed company posts).
by misthop 9y ago
Somewhat related - I've always wished that HN allowed comments on the Jobs posts (not who is hiring, which is a normal thread, but the YC backed company posts). I think there are a number of people in the community who have had interactions with these companies and could provide insight to those thinking about applying to them.
- Peroni 9y agoAgree with this. I find it odd that they don't tbh.
- le-mark 9y agoI assumed the jobs posts are paid, and probably generate significant revenue. As such, honest discussion about the companies would not be beneficial to two of the three parties in the endeavor ie HN and the advertiser. We, developers, the target of the advertising, would benefit from candid discussion.
- soneca 9y agoAFAIK job posts are not paid, they are a benefit to YC companies. I think it is fair to not open them to comments, as it would be a distraction from the main purpose (advertise the company). They are also not subject to voting, they have a fixed path through the front page.
- DoreenMichele 9y agoThat's an unnecessary and pointless shitshow waiting to happen. People with insider info and trust cannot share that info. It would involve cutting their own throat and burning bridges. Any nice things said about the company would get pissed on as "Well, of course, you would say that because this is HN/you must be a shill/whatever." Inevitably, someone would feel the need to say something terrible so as to be edgy/honest/whatever. There is just absolutely no good that can come of that.
- misthop 9y agoI disagree. Looking at the Who Is Hiring threads, most of the (minimal, sure) comments are either questions about the position or company, with some commenting poorly on the company.
- DoreenMichele 9y agoThat seems like a different use case to me.