CJM13

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by CJM13 15y ago
It is crazy to think that a matching algorithm based on answers to seemingly pointless questions can predict the success of a future relationship. There is no substitute for interpersonal connection in real life. Those looking for love an
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by CJM13 15y ago
Thanks! We'll keep you updated. Will do, we've already pivoted from our original idea and are ready to do so as we find out what creates the best experience for our users.
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by CJM13 15y ago
You would be wise to make that bet!
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What we learned from posting on Hacker News (blog.thislooksfun.com)
31 points by CJM13 15y ago|5 comments
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by CJM13 15y ago
What books do you recommend in particular? Thanks
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by CJM13 15y ago
We are very fortunate that Yale makes the process of taking time off so easy. I emailed my Dean the day before registration and didn't need to do anything else. We do plan on going back and graduating.
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by CJM13 15y ago
Thanks for the comment! We're gathering a lot of different events that cover a variety of interests, so we're hoping that we will have something to offer for everyone.
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by CJM13 15y ago
There is definitely room for a ton of innovation and improvement in the online dating industry. Online dating isn't going anywhere and will continue to grow. Social networks and dating sites can be a great way to meet new people. We want
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by CJM13 15y ago
Friends of ours started an open lecture/workshop series called HackYale. Besides that there are a ton of great resources on the web. My best advice would be to just start building something and practicing a lot. Tutorials and classes are
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by CJM13 15y ago
Thanks for the comment/advice!
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by CJM13 15y ago
We decided to take time off from school because we wanted to fully commit to whatever idea we pursued. We realized that we could not create something meaningful in our spare time. It has already been a tremendous learning experience and w
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by CJM13 15y ago
We appreciate the feedback! Like every dating site we will have to address the chicken and egg problem of getting a solid user base (particularly women). However we are working on some clever ways to attract women to the site. More specif
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by CJM13 15y ago
No, that wasn't us, just proves that this is an exciting time for this industry
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by CJM13 15y ago
Fixed! Thanks! You can email us at Chris@thislooksfun.com or Greg@thislooksfun.com
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Why we dropped out of Yale to start a dating website (blog.thislooksfun.com)
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