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I think it's fine as it is...those stories always end up getting a lot of upvotes.
by vaksel 15y ago
I think it's fine as it is...those stories always end up getting a lot of upvotes.
- tsycho 15y agoWhile some stories definitely get a lot of attention, especially the YC ones, many others however drop off without ever reaching the front page. For many fledgling startups, the initial HN mention can be very important, and a special page for them would be very useful.
- ams6110 15y agoIf your startup sinks or swims dependent on an appearance on the HN front page, I think your problem is more fundamental. HN is a tiny, tiny fraction of the internet; and I know more than one professional developer who's unaware of it.
- paulnelligan 15y agoI think it's not about depending on HN for your startup's success, I think it's about creating a greater avenue of exposure for those who have invested months (sometimes longer) of their time into building a product ...
- hmardukas182 15y agoAn appearance on the front page is less about sink/swim and more about feedback. Early feedback and first-hand user experiences/ideas are a huge asset for a start up. HN is unique because its readers are more likely to be early adopters, and most have a tech background - which I have found improve the quality of feedback/suggestions. Love this idea. Would be happy to see it added to HN.
- robryan 15y agoHardly anyone is going to be trying to build a userbase off a hn mention. The feedback though can be very valuable and those that do get a lot of attention usually end up with a lot of it.
- paulnelligan 15y agoI disagree, I've found it very difficult to get upvotes in the past, that might be the quality of the product, however it would be great to find ways to improve that product given the right feedback and the right exposure ...