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It's great to see a one man show like Instapaper doing so well. His space is becoming more crowded yet Marco's focus and drive means Instapaper keeps delivering

by sudonim 15y ago

It's great to see a one man show like Instapaper doing so well. His space is becoming more crowded yet Marco's focus and drive means Instapaper keeps delivering more and more value. The changes in 4.0 look great. Kudos Marco. You're an inspiration to solo founders (and anyone) looking to start something online. P.s. check out Marco's show with Dan Benjamin, Build and Analyze. I've been listening while I walk to work. It's interesting and insightful.

kanwisher 15y ago
Linkify cause it sounds interesting http://5by5.tv/buildanalyze http://5by5.tv/buildanalyze
- gks 15y ago
  Marco comes across as a real ass on his podcast. Which has made me not listen to Build & Analyze, or use his app. Hell, "Build & Analyze" isn't so much about "Building & Analyzing" as it is him bitching about stuff. I'm not even talking about the coffee discussions, I can get through that stuff, the bullshit attitude I can't get through though. He used to be pretty humble in the first dozen episodes, but he's slowly gotten a big head and turned into a dick. At least from my perspective. I don't recommend his app any longer, instead, I suggest people use one of it's competitors, Read It Later. Again, the podcast isn't so much about building apps as it is a soapbox for him to complain about other applications and other developers. While he does discuss some of the aspects of Instapaper, he may as well have called the podcast something else. If you're expecting developer oriented discussion there are better podcasts to listen to. If you're going to spend time listening to a 5by5 podcast, I suggest two that are much better. Hypercritical with John Siracusa. John at least knows how to complain while being constructive, unlike Marco. The second would be The Incomparable, on a totally different topic but very worthwhile. As as example of marco being an ass. Just listen to any of the podcasts from 10-onward. Also, listen especially to the programming episodes where he tries to argue against Siracusa but instead sounds like a whiny brat. edit: Keep on down voting people. Seriously. It's called an opinion. If you don't like it, too bad. But it helps people make a valid attempt at determining whether they want to listen to something, or read something, otherwise spending their time with something. Make your own opinion of the podcast and Marco. But down voting simply because my opinion is different than yours is just stupid.
  - brown9-2 15y ago
    The problem might be that you haven't really supplied any of the reasoning behind your opinion. Your argument ceases at "he is an ass" and "he's slowly gotten a big head".
  - Xurinos 15y ago
    I apologize to everyone else for the metaspam, but I thought gks needed a reason to avoid problems in the future. I just wanted to let you know that I just downvoted you as well, and while I cannot explain why others downvoted you, I can explain my position. My biggest issue was the phrase "turned into a dick". Feel free to express your opinion, and I respect it, but I could personally do with less high schoolish namecalling. ...unless, of course, this guy was actually transforming into a large male body part, in which case this is a major event in the world of science but irrelevant to the discussion at hand. Nah, I know what you mean. I just do not have to support the manner in which you express it.
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  - atonse 15y ago
    I love Instapaper and will continue to support Marco with a paid subscription. But B&A has become more of a Marco Rant show instead of what it was the first few episodes. But I think that's an intended common theme of 5by5 shows. Dan Benjamin encourages that sort of behavior with his hosts and wants that sort of image.
    - nhangen 15y ago
      I can't figure the show out anymore. It was once filled with great dev related discussions, but now mostly, like you said, Marco going on at length about the same 3 or 4 topics (Android, Amazon, Textmate, etc). I still listen, but find myself being less interested. What are some good alternatives?
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by sudonim 15y ago

kanwisher 15y ago

Linkify cause it sounds interesting http://5by5.tv/buildanalyze http://5by5.tv/buildanalyze

gks 15y ago
Marco comes across as a real ass on his podcast. Which has made me not listen to Build & Analyze, or use his app. Hell, "Build & Analyze" isn't so much about "Building & Analyzing" as it is him bitching about stuff. I'm not even talking about the coffee discussions, I can get through that stuff, the bullshit attitude I can't get through though. He used to be pretty humble in the first dozen episodes, but he's slowly gotten a big head and turned into a dick. At least from my perspective. I don't recommend his app any longer, instead, I suggest people use one of it's competitors, Read It Later. Again, the podcast isn't so much about building apps as it is a soapbox for him to complain about other applications and other developers. While he does discuss some of the aspects of Instapaper, he may as well have called the podcast something else. If you're expecting developer oriented discussion there are better podcasts to listen to. If you're going to spend time listening to a 5by5 podcast, I suggest two that are much better. Hypercritical with John Siracusa. John at least knows how to complain while being constructive, unlike Marco. The second would be The Incomparable, on a totally different topic but very worthwhile. As as example of marco being an ass. Just listen to any of the podcasts from 10-onward. Also, listen especially to the programming episodes where he tries to argue against Siracusa but instead sounds like a whiny brat. edit: Keep on down voting people. Seriously. It's called an opinion. If you don't like it, too bad. But it helps people make a valid attempt at determining whether they want to listen to something, or read something, otherwise spending their time with something. Make your own opinion of the podcast and Marco. But down voting simply because my opinion is different than yours is just stupid.
- brown9-2 15y ago
  The problem might be that you haven't really supplied any of the reasoning behind your opinion. Your argument ceases at "he is an ass" and "he's slowly gotten a big head".
- Xurinos 15y ago
  I apologize to everyone else for the metaspam, but I thought gks needed a reason to avoid problems in the future. I just wanted to let you know that I just downvoted you as well, and while I cannot explain why others downvoted you, I can explain my position. My biggest issue was the phrase "turned into a dick". Feel free to express your opinion, and I respect it, but I could personally do with less high schoolish namecalling. ...unless, of course, this guy was actually transforming into a large male body part, in which case this is a major event in the world of science but irrelevant to the discussion at hand. Nah, I know what you mean. I just do not have to support the manner in which you express it.
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- atonse 15y ago
  I love Instapaper and will continue to support Marco with a paid subscription. But B&A has become more of a Marco Rant show instead of what it was the first few episodes. But I think that's an intended common theme of 5by5 shows. Dan Benjamin encourages that sort of behavior with his hosts and wants that sort of image.
  - nhangen 15y ago
    I can't figure the show out anymore. It was once filled with great dev related discussions, but now mostly, like you said, Marco going on at length about the same 3 or 4 topics (Android, Amazon, Textmate, etc). I still listen, but find myself being less interested. What are some good alternatives?
    - 15y ago