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I don't know about this. Something about Andrew Horner's reverse job application was amusing; I find this one a bit creepy. I find his demo application to be a

I don't know about this. Something about Andrew Horner's reverse job application was amusing; I find this one a bit creepy. I find his demo application to be a disheartening demonstration of an oblivious sort of sexism that's all too prevalent in software development already. And using this to seek contract work (versus a FT job) also rings false; there are plenty of better ways about that, too. What's more, the application needs work; this data isn't useful. Who cares where the ladies are right at this instant? They're not some foursquare-checking horde who zip from place to place en masse, and the statistics page (http://nolaladies.com/pages/statistics http://nolaladies.com/pages/statistics) shows just how few people use foursquare in New Orleans at all.

Splines 16y ago
The implementation looks clean but I'll agree with you - it doesn't seem to have much value (and is a bit low brow). I agree with the idea though. Showing results is better than talking about what you can do. As a gamer, I love to hear the stories of modders who get hired because of the great work they do working on something they love. They showed results, and someone is willing to pay them for the same work.
pavel_lishin 16y ago
> a disheartening demonstration of an oblivious sort of sexism that's all too prevalent in software development already I don't think it's a demonstration of sexism in software development, but a reflection of sexual politics in the real world. He built a product people want. If he built a product that helped people file lawsuits, would anyone claim that it's a disheartening demonstration of the litigiousness in software development? Or if he built a project that helped people find drink specials, would it be sign that alcoholism is a serious problem for developers?
- netaustin 16y ago
  Let's be honest, this is an appeal for work, or maybe a marketing ploy of some sort. As an appeal for work it reads "I can be part of the boys' club." But a product people want? Please. There is not nearly enough Foursquare data in New Orleans to warrant this effort, and even if there was, can you identify the user that would look at this for more than a quick amusement? Ratio Finder (http://www.weeplaces.com/ratiofinder/ http://www.weeplaces.com/ratiofinder/) is better for actual planning because it shows historical data, not current trends. Now if you'll excuse me, I have to pop over to Imelda's Fine Shoes and hit on the only female foursquare user in all of New Orleans.
  - pavel_lishin 16y ago
    Just because the thing you want isn't feasible doesn't mean people don't want it. (Example: bullshit diet fads. There's no healthy way to drop fifty pounds in 30 days, but people still google for it, and then try it.) And regardless of whether it actually works or not, I think it demonstrates a familiarity with multiple skills necessary for web development - working with APIs, hosting a site without it coming crashing down, writing HTML, etc., etc., etc.

Splines 16y ago

The implementation looks clean but I'll agree with you - it doesn't seem to have much value (and is a bit low brow). I agree with the idea though. Showing results is better than talking about what you can do. As a gamer, I love to hear the stories of modders who get hired because of the great work they do working on something they love. They showed results, and someone is willing to pay them for the same work.

pavel_lishin 16y ago

> a disheartening demonstration of an oblivious sort of sexism that's all too prevalent in software development already I don't think it's a demonstration of sexism in software development, but a reflection of sexual politics in the real world. He built a product people want. If he built a product that helped people file lawsuits, would anyone claim that it's a disheartening demonstration of the litigiousness in software development? Or if he built a project that helped people find drink specials, would it be sign that alcoholism is a serious problem for developers?

netaustin 16y ago
Let's be honest, this is an appeal for work, or maybe a marketing ploy of some sort. As an appeal for work it reads "I can be part of the boys' club." But a product people want? Please. There is not nearly enough Foursquare data in New Orleans to warrant this effort, and even if there was, can you identify the user that would look at this for more than a quick amusement? Ratio Finder (http://www.weeplaces.com/ratiofinder/ http://www.weeplaces.com/ratiofinder/) is better for actual planning because it shows historical data, not current trends. Now if you'll excuse me, I have to pop over to Imelda's Fine Shoes and hit on the only female foursquare user in all of New Orleans.
- pavel_lishin 16y ago
  Just because the thing you want isn't feasible doesn't mean people don't want it. (Example: bullshit diet fads. There's no healthy way to drop fifty pounds in 30 days, but people still google for it, and then try it.) And regardless of whether it actually works or not, I think it demonstrates a familiarity with multiple skills necessary for web development - working with APIs, hosting a site without it coming crashing down, writing HTML, etc., etc., etc.