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I Built Bang with Friends, “The Evilest App Ever”

38 points by sroussey 3y ago

revolvingocelot 3y ago
Of course, it probably helps that, cloistered nerd that I am, I'd never heard of BwF/DOWN before, but reading this makes me feel like I'm on drugs. It's a deliriously perfect syncretic blend of a bog-standard "sage 'learnings' from my start-up experience" post you'd find on LinkedIn or something, and an avuncular, elbow-in-the-ribs "Silicon Valley"-like parody thereof. But it appears to be true! Excellent Saturday reading.
- downapp 3y ago
  True story: I couldn't watch Silicon Valley for how goddamn surreal it was to see them going through the same shit as us at the time. It was uncanny and very uncomfortable. Glad you liked the story, though.
- hgsgm 3y ago
  "Ha ha, only serious" The world has no obligation to work the way you think it should. Self aware scams can be quite profitable.
BrentOzar 3y ago
I laughed more at this piece than I've laughed at some comedians, which makes me think that some of his success is due to sheer charisma and chutzpah. Still... I'd have invested.
- downapp 3y ago
  That brings a smile to my face. Making people laugh is only second in my book to getting them laid, and your comment made my day. -Colin
xenospn 3y ago
Fantastic story. Thoroughly enjoyed it and installed the app, which instantly made me feel like I was trapped inside a remote Nevada casino at 3am on a Monday.
- downapp 3y ago
  Glad you enjoyed the story and thanks for gambling at our casino :P
  - ralphfaddenmar 3y ago
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- throwawayixnay 3y ago
  Know that feeling well. Reno at 3am on a Monday is a version of Naked And Afraid.
asdfaerg1345 3y ago
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KMnO4 3y ago
I went through the first 15 pages of reviews on the App Store and every single one said this app is a scam and rated 1-star. Did they do a bait and switch?
- LorenPechtel 3y ago
  It's a dating app, what do you expect? You're high in attractiveness, you'll get a lot of attention. You're not, you starve. It's basically a dystopian market.
- xenospn 3y ago
  Most hookup/dating apps have the same reviews from frustrated users. They all promote their subscription as a way to get more dates but that rarely (if ever) works. My friend worked for Tinder and told me about the insane angry emails that they get, it’s almost comical.

38 points by sroussey 3y ago

Of course, it probably helps that, cloistered nerd that I am, I'd never heard of BwF/DOWN before, but reading this makes me feel like I'm on drugs. It's a deliriously perfect syncretic blend of a bog-standard "sage 'learnings' from my start-up experience" post you'd find on LinkedIn or something, and an avuncular, elbow-in-the-ribs "Silicon Valley"-like parody thereof. But it appears to be true! Excellent Saturday reading.

downapp 3y ago
True story: I couldn't watch Silicon Valley for how goddamn surreal it was to see them going through the same shit as us at the time. It was uncanny and very uncomfortable. Glad you liked the story, though.
hgsgm 3y ago
"Ha ha, only serious" The world has no obligation to work the way you think it should. Self aware scams can be quite profitable.

BrentOzar 3y ago

I laughed more at this piece than I've laughed at some comedians, which makes me think that some of his success is due to sheer charisma and chutzpah. Still... I'd have invested.

downapp 3y ago
That brings a smile to my face. Making people laugh is only second in my book to getting them laid, and your comment made my day. -Colin

xenospn 3y ago

Fantastic story. Thoroughly enjoyed it and installed the app, which instantly made me feel like I was trapped inside a remote Nevada casino at 3am on a Monday.

downapp 3y ago
Glad you enjoyed the story and thanks for gambling at our casino :P
- ralphfaddenmar 3y ago
  [flagged]
throwawayixnay 3y ago
Know that feeling well. Reno at 3am on a Monday is a version of Naked And Afraid.

asdfaerg1345 3y ago

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KMnO4 3y ago

I went through the first 15 pages of reviews on the App Store and every single one said this app is a scam and rated 1-star. Did they do a bait and switch?

LorenPechtel 3y ago
It's a dating app, what do you expect? You're high in attractiveness, you'll get a lot of attention. You're not, you starve. It's basically a dystopian market.
xenospn 3y ago
Most hookup/dating apps have the same reviews from frustrated users. They all promote their subscription as a way to get more dates but that rarely (if ever) works. My friend worked for Tinder and told me about the insane angry emails that they get, it’s almost comical.