I believe a much bigger indicator for success is the person rather than the idea. I don't know what this person is like, but I wouldn't get hung up on the idea

I believe a much bigger indicator for success is the person rather than the idea. I don't know what this person is like, but I wouldn't get hung up on the idea part of things. He already got to the front page of Hacker News and garnered some attention, that isn't a bad start.