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My rule of thumb is to avoid using a software product/service if the business model is not self-evident or vague on first impression. Of course I have other co
by horeszko 3y ago
My rule of thumb is to avoid using a software product/service if the business model is not self-evident or vague on first impression.
Of course I have other considerations but I save myself a lot of effort in selecting software to use this way. If a product/service passes this rule of thumb then I dig deeper to see if it good to use (doesn't violate freedom or privacy, isn't manipulative etc.)
- jampekka 3y agoHmm.. what's the business model of HN?
- horeszko 3y agoSeems to me its to promote Y combinator and the startups going through their program to the tech crowd, and to also provide a recruitment pool for those startups. So startup promotion and talent outreach I would say, both which require an audience (HN in this case). Users get information and discussion forum, Y combinator gets an audience/talent pool. Sounds like a fair deal to me, and from what I can tell no malpractice.