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It is fine to market on HN, as we have Show HN already, but in this case, it is still acceptable as they are offering a specific solution to the problem defined
by satvikpendem 3y ago
It is fine to market on HN, as we have Show HN already, but in this case, it is still acceptable as they are offering a specific solution to the problem defined in the post, namely that Airplane customers must move off a shutdown product.
- wolverine876 3y agoShow HN is different. Why don't I see other marketing like the GGP?
- satvikpendem 3y agoYou often do on threads like these, with people posting about their related projects. As long as people are respectful and relevant, not spammy, the HN crowd generally sees it positively.
- wolverine876 3y agoHmmm ... I must have overlooked them. I don't recall seeing something like it before. Or maybe you and I mean different things.
- elbear 3y agoTo offer another data point, I've also seen comments promoting alternatives on threads about acquisitions. I find that the ethos of this community in general is more open to self-promotion.
- acjohnson55 3y agoIn my experience, it's quite common, and it's accepted as long as people do it respectfully. Sometimes, there's pushback, especially if someone seems like they're denigrating other options. In this case, it feels particularly appropriate. I'm an Airplane user, and I came to this article specifically hoping to see what options there are to migrate to.