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Ask HN: How many working on passion projects solo? How come?
- PaulHoule 6y agoThe productivity of N people is usually not N times that of 1 person but usually less. There is another post on new right now that had me riled, it was "just another" non-technical person looking for a technical founder. I was going to tear his head off but I choose you. I am involved in one side project with other people who contribute something, listen to what I have to say, and help me do what I could not do myself. I have worked with other people that pump in entropy faster than I could possibly pump it out. I find that terribly exhausting. I think there are many people who think they could get status if only they were involved in a successful project but they're allergic to the reality of matter and energy. If I have the fight those bozos then I lose my passion for the project and even to wake up in the morning. I just nuked my LinkedIn account because it brought so many people like that who drag me down. The best news is I am close to paying off my home equity line after skipping work for a while to try to sell stuff with a salesman who couldn't sell.
- Roybot 6y agoI feel that - I was working solo for a good bit. Then decided to start collaborating with other devs. It comes with its challenges. But I do think it can be worth it if the project is large enough and the devs you collab with know what they're doing and can self-guide. > If I have the fight those bozos then I lose my passion for the project and even to wake up in the morning. Second this definitely. What are you working on now?