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StackOverflow benefits from two things: 1) started by Fog Software who has a reputation, and 2) there's a natural filter in place with its content. Perhaps just
by pxlpshr 17y ago
StackOverflow benefits from two things: 1) started by Fog Software who has a reputation, and 2) there's a natural filter in place with its content. Perhaps just perception bias but I think it helps weed out an overload of questions like "how can i get listed on search engines".
At some point there needs to be moderation to maintain quality and define the scope of the site, otherwise I think it will struggle to have merit, IMO. The first question I clicked on is regarding "social media" by a hotel owner. Certainly a valid question but how is this related to startups? Are you assuming that any business getting started = startups?
http://startups.com/questions/1447/how-can-i-define-my-strategy-to-get-maximum-results-out-of-the-social-media http://startups.com/questions/1447/how-can-i-define-my-strat...
- brown9-2 17y agoThis is not StackOverflow. This is a hosted website that is powered by the same software as StackOverflow. The content here has absolutely no direct relation to StackOverflow.
- pxlpshr 17y agoI'm aware of that, I was mentioning what I thought were the strengths of stackoverflow in relation to a lot of the other Q/A sites that have existed before it.
- stanleydrew 17y agoI think pxlpshr is making a comparison here between Stack Overflow and Startups.com, saying he thinks the latter will struggle to have merit since it lacks a couple of crucial traits that make SO successful. He only unintentionally conflates the two.
- steveklabnik 17y agoThe SO system makes moderators out of those with high rep. So there'll be mods as the community grows. But you're right. The owners will have to make sure that the community gets off to a good start. It's a fine line. Axe too many questions, and you stife growth, as people will leave. But leave up too many dumb questions, and it won't be a useful resource, and people will leave.
- garzuaga 17y agohopefully we'll be able to find the best mix for our audience. We launched 4 days ago, and we're happy with the traction we're getting. Of course there are tons of little details to polish, but hey, did you expect something different for a startup? :)
- steveklabnik 17y agoNot at all. I've already put in some answers. I really like the SO social model, and you've got a great domain name. Best of luck!
- garzuaga 17y agoThank you Steve. You've got a perk from us (when you go back to startups.com again will notice :) Hope you like it.
- steveklabnik 17y agoNice. Thank you. I just noticed...