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That is true: I was going for a funny and short name that's easy to remember, but I realize now how boredBanker comes across as lazy and not conducive to intere
by tdeangelis 13y ago
That is true: I was going for a funny and short name that's easy to remember, but I realize now how boredBanker comes across as lazy and not conducive to interesting discussions.
EDIT: I am currently considering changing the domain (and the title)
- whyleyc 13y agoDon't ! BoredBanker is an excellent name - memorable, amusing & not overly long. There's already enough dry, grey, "serious" content associated with this industry - having an offbeat and slightly subversive name will be part of your appeal. People who tell you they won't use the site because of the name are being disingenuous - if the quality of news & discussion is good enough they'll come.
- petercooper 13y agoExactly, Windows "Vista", the "Xbox", the "Wii", the "iPad".. and more were all ridiculed as stupid names early on but all became serious brands. You couldn't move online for jokes about the "iPad" being a female hygiene product for a while around the launch..
- garybizzle 13y agoBored banker here. I think it's a great name. It shows that even though a lot of people look at the finance world as high-energy and lucrative, in reality it's a bunch of overly-confident young guns looking at spreadsheets all day. I felt like the domain was calling my name..