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My thoughts on why reddit won: http://alexisohanian.com/how-reddit-became-reddit-the-smallest-biggest http://alexisohanian.com/how-reddit-became-reddit-the-smal

My thoughts on why reddit won: http://alexisohanian.com/how-reddit-became-reddit-the-smallest-biggest http://alexisohanian.com/how-reddit-became-reddit-the-smalle... At the time, my open letter got me lambasted by the TechCrunch posse (badge of honor?), but I do hope all founders can learn from the digg story: http://alexisohanian.com/an-open-letter-to-kevin-rose http://alexisohanian.com/an-open-letter-to-kevin-rose Since Steve and I first learned of digg (a couple weeks after we launched) all the way to right now (as a board member) -- I'm always reminding myself of how little there's to be gained from thinking about competition. Founders, regarding competitors, be aware but don't care! Also: one probably shouldn't publicly blow your nose on a competitor's shirt. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xyqe7A5ombA&feature=player_detailpage#t=41s http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xyqe7A5ombA&feature=playe...

jedberg 14y ago
> Since Steve and I first learned of digg (a couple weeks after we launched) all the way to right now (as a board member) -- I'm always reminding myself of how little there's to be gained from thinking about competition. Founders, regarding competitors, be aware but don't care! I don't think people realize how rarely we talked about or looked at Digg in the reddit office. Every time I see founders who have a screen in their office dedicated to their competitors website I cry a little inside. Luckily it doesn't seem to happen often.
mindcrime 14y ago
Since Steve and I first learned of digg (a couple weeks after we launched) all the way to right now (as a board member) -- I'm always reminding myself of how little there's to be gained from thinking about competition. Founders, regarding competitors, be aware but don't care! On a related note, something I saw or read recently made a point that "more companies die of suicide, than homicide." I think that's a pretty apt statement... well, maybe not "suicide" but "self inflicted wounds" at least.

jedberg 14y ago

> Since Steve and I first learned of digg (a couple weeks after we launched) all the way to right now (as a board member) -- I'm always reminding myself of how little there's to be gained from thinking about competition. Founders, regarding competitors, be aware but don't care! I don't think people realize how rarely we talked about or looked at Digg in the reddit office. Every time I see founders who have a screen in their office dedicated to their competitors website I cry a little inside. Luckily it doesn't seem to happen often.

mindcrime 14y ago

Since Steve and I first learned of digg (a couple weeks after we launched) all the way to right now (as a board member) -- I'm always reminding myself of how little there's to be gained from thinking about competition. Founders, regarding competitors, be aware but don't care! On a related note, something I saw or read recently made a point that "more companies die of suicide, than homicide." I think that's a pretty apt statement... well, maybe not "suicide" but "self inflicted wounds" at least.