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This is a very important idea. I like the shipping container metaphor. I have often used the idea of a 2x4 (as in lumber) in building houses. The humble 2x4

This is a very important idea. I like the shipping container metaphor. I have often used the idea of a 2x4 (as in lumber) in building houses. The humble 2x4 is such a simple product, but when put together with nails and screws becomes the cornerstone of a complex structure. It is simple and it just works for its intended purpose. I am working hard to apply this to the design of Webase [1] which is a #nocode platform that is inherently complex. But I really believe that if we get the design right it will support a large number of sophisticated use-cases. Thank you for sharing! [1] https://www.webase.com https://www.webase.com

dang 7y ago
You're overdoing these links. That's no doubt why you're getting downvoted and flagged. It's fine on HN to post your own work (1) in places where it's relevant, as long as (2) you only do it occasionally and (3) are also participating in the community in the intended ways, submitting interesting articles and having curious conversation. But when users break these rules of thumb (and you've been breaking all three of them!) it crosses into spamming. The community is very aware of that and really doesn't like it, so it's not in your interest. Doing this by hijacking top comments and threads about other people's projects is particularly not ok.
- harrisreynolds 7y ago
  Thanks for the feedback. So far I have been getting positive feedback which is why I have continued to do this. I have been trying to add to the overall value of HN with insight in general and only including a link to my site if it is relevant. But I hear you and will adjust accordingly. I do sincerely appreciate the feedback as I have been steadily gaining karma and then out of no-where it when backwards today.
  - dang 7y ago
    It's a clear indication from the community that you're overdoing the promotional links. The fact that you haven't really been participating in any other way accentuates that impression. Readers check these things.

dang 7y ago

You're overdoing these links. That's no doubt why you're getting downvoted and flagged. It's fine on HN to post your own work (1) in places where it's relevant, as long as (2) you only do it occasionally and (3) are also participating in the community in the intended ways, submitting interesting articles and having curious conversation. But when users break these rules of thumb (and you've been breaking all three of them!) it crosses into spamming. The community is very aware of that and really doesn't like it, so it's not in your interest. Doing this by hijacking top comments and threads about other people's projects is particularly not ok.

harrisreynolds 7y ago
Thanks for the feedback. So far I have been getting positive feedback which is why I have continued to do this. I have been trying to add to the overall value of HN with insight in general and only including a link to my site if it is relevant. But I hear you and will adjust accordingly. I do sincerely appreciate the feedback as I have been steadily gaining karma and then out of no-where it when backwards today.
- dang 7y ago
  It's a clear indication from the community that you're overdoing the promotional links. The fact that you haven't really been participating in any other way accentuates that impression. Readers check these things.