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by ABrandt 17y ago
First of all, I was immediately turned off by this article when it cited a study from 1933 . Sure he used other evidence later, but I've come into the habit of being seriously skeptical of any scientific work done more than twenty years a
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by ABrandt 17y ago
Emil, I know what your motivation is here, but I have to agree with some people commenting on the feasibility here. Sounds to me you have something like FairSoftware with a purely teen focus in mind. The problem with that demographic thou
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by ABrandt 17y ago
I always enjoy reading Andrew's posts, but I didn't get much out of this one. Calling ad supported sites a B2B is just a unique way of looking at the situation--simply a different way to look at it, if you will. The fact remains that this "
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by ABrandt 17y ago
Bongobing may not appeal to you, but it is a valid attempt by a student who is attempting to learn . By that standard, they deserve our honest opinion. They obviously need to be pointed in the right direction, and I don't feel that "No.
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by ABrandt 17y ago
I agree, the simplicity is really the strong suit here. I would say this is at least a solid start . I first tried a search for a semi obscure product called a "grillmate". Got nothing. I then went to the opposite side of the spectrum and
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by ABrandt 17y ago
It appears I'm more trusting of my Analytics data than most (could be because my site garners little traffic). The copy on the front page was clear enough for me to warrant a trial, and I felt that I knew what to expect from the very beginn
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by ABrandt 17y ago
Coming up with an answer on Google is not the same as knowing the answer. Sure I can look up what a class is and give you a reasonable answer, but if I knew anything about code (I don't) I would be able to give you an instant and satisfac
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by ABrandt 17y ago
I'm liking it. Its pretty clear what the site does, but I prefer more straightforward tag lines like "Send real postcards to anyone." Out of curiosity though, where does a start-up get $50,000 for a design competition? I've often consider
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by ABrandt 17y ago
You're right. My original comment was made as I was just waking up that morning, and it certainly did not facilitate the conversation well. Interestingly enough, the majority of the downmods were after I edited it. The bottom line is yes, "
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by ABrandt 17y ago
I completely agree that the downmod thing has gotten a bit out of hand as of late (Disclaimer: I'm the author of the first comment listed as an example). The up and down votes are not meant to be a sign of your personal support or distaste
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by ABrandt 17y ago
Supposedly it is still easier to convert a free model into a paid one than vice versa. People hate seeing something they place real value on be given away to others. I would suggest keeping the core of what you have now free, and reserving
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by ABrandt 17y ago
This is disgusting--plain and simple. Not only is this an obvious abuse of the judicial system, but it is a valuable insight into the real attitude of Google HQ. I'm taking my personal data elsewhere. Its been bung, Google. EDIT: I understa
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by ABrandt 17y ago
I've noticed that marketing a free item as costing "$0.00" is somewhat of an emerging trend. I am all for mixing things up a little bit, but I think at this point it still makes a customer think "wait a second, are they going to charge me s
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by ABrandt 17y ago
Agreed. As a miserable Verizon customer, I would love me an unlocked iPhone 3G.
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by ABrandt 17y ago
I find this post rather inspiring (who doesn't like cheering for an underdog?) Although I believe he is right to use Balsamiq as an example of great success, I'm not sure Peldi's market is exactly a small niche. Sure he has targeted a small
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by ABrandt 17y ago
This is a great metaphor for the infamous chicken/egg problem. To have a dance party, you obviously need a lot of dancers. Typically, however, nobody wants to join a dance party unless its already packed full of people. Just like this party
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by ABrandt 17y ago
I think its worth noting that this post is no where to be found in classic view...
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by ABrandt 18y ago
The support that YC provides is definitely more valuable than the money they provide. With that being said, however, you can't discount the benefit of having that extra cash. $5,000 for 5% equity essentially valuates your company at $100,
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by ABrandt 18y ago
Hell, maybe even something more than the box. This is a community of developers, yes. Are they all ready to jump on your idea? No. If you're serious about finding a co-founder, open up a little. Thats how I found mine.
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by ABrandt 18y ago
I agree this is a great opportunity worth looking at, but having a friend with you? Using investment dollars to fund your buddy's summer on your couch seems a little unwise to me.
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by ABrandt 18y ago
As a business guy, I completely agree that we are helpless to develop a web application at the start. We develop a thorough business plan to put our great ideas to paper, evaluate the structural requirements for said business, and set off
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How about you have another looks at those barriers to entry?(jonsteinberg.com)
1 points by ABrandt 18y ago|0 comments
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Ask HN: FairSoftware--Good way to find a cofounder?
2 points by ABrandt 18y ago|4 comments
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by ABrandt 18y ago
Gaming this type of system is certainly possible, but I can identify a few factors that would limit this. For one, no matter how large "their slice of the pie" is, the publishers won't make much if the user doesn't feel that the content is
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Ask HN: Using open source platforms for web app development
2 points by ABrandt 18y ago|4 comments
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by ABrandt 18y ago
Thanks for the great advice. Its easy to lose sight of this simple fact when you're juggling so much at once, but this absolutely makes sense.
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by ABrandt 18y ago
I actually don't think they'll beat me, but their established user base does create just yet another set of obstacles for my company. Fortunately, I have a solid business model where they appear to have none at all. As an early stage star
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Ask HN: Existing startup directly competes with mine, now what?
9 points by ABrandt 18y ago|9 comments
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by ABrandt 18y ago
hacker news is not digg. end of sentence.
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by ABrandt 18y ago
I think the key is how geographically widespread the entrants of online design contests are. Sure anyone can enter the painting competition at their local community college, but I doubt you'll have somebody across federal and state boundar

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