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Ask HN: I offered free promo codes for my iphone app but....
Hi All
Yesterday I wanted to give away some promo codes to my new iPhone app but only one person wanted one.
Was it inappropriate to offer this on Hacker News? There were no catches or tricks. It was a genuine offer. I just thought it would be a good thing to do (for me and HN readers)
Any suggestions on what to do/ not to do would be much appreciated :)
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Ask HN: Anyone want a Free promo code for my iPhone app?
Would anyone like a promo code to test my company's iPhone app? I have ten to give away valid in the U.S. app store.
It would be really cool if you could write a review on the app store afterwards. Be honest.... but be nice :)
Go to http://www.joubee.com and fill out the form and I'll send you a code. Thanks so much guys.
- DarrenMills 17y agoI think it's a great idea, and can't see anything wrong with offering like-minded thinkers a chance to test it out. If I had more time I'd definitely give it a shot. Surely there's some folks who would gladly give it a chance!
- byoung2 17y agoAnyone want a Free promo code for my iPhone app? I'd take one, but I don't have an iPhone/iPod Touch! Maybe Sunday was a bad day to catch people...I tend to look at HN mostly at work :)
- joubee 17y agoWow.... great response so far. I've had a nice post from Darren and two more people have requested codes. Thanks so much for the support guys :) Keeps the requests coming
- joubee 17y agoI've had a nice post from Darren and byoung
- simplify 17y agoI think you might have gotten a better response if you mentioned in the HN title what kind of app it was.