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by fliellerjulian 2y ago
This is really good advice — thank you for sharing it, especially with the honesty about your own attempt. Totally agree: we're not trying to compete with LinkedIn's network (yet). Our focus right now is exactly what you said — ma
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by fliellerjulian 2y ago
Really appreciate the detailed feedback — this is super helpful! While we are still super early and the platform you are seeing is our MVP, you're absolutely right on all points, and we've already added everything you mentioned to
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by fliellerjulian 2y ago
100% and that’s exactly the kind of feedback we’ve heard from users too. LinkedIn still works for networking or sales in some cases, but when it comes to job searching and hiring, it’s become almost unusable. The signal-to-noise ratio is br
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by fliellerjulian 2y ago
Totally understand where you're coming from — and it's a super fair concern. We're not trying to turn hiring into a popularity contest or a casting call. The point of video or a photo isn’t to favor looks — it’s to give peopl
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by fliellerjulian 2y ago
That’s a really interesting take — and I think you're onto something. A lot of the frustration comes from signal getting drowned out by noise, especially when everyone's trying to "perform" professionally. With OpenSpot,
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by fliellerjulian 2y ago
Totally get that — video fatigue is real, especially when it’s everywhere and often meaningless. We’re not pushing video as a requirement — it’s just one option for people who want to show more personality or communicate things that don’t c
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by fliellerjulian 2y ago
Yep and that’s exactly what we’re trying to avoid. Openspot has no algorithm, no feed, and no pressure to post daily. It’s not about creating content for engagement — it’s about helping people show their real value in a more human way than
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by fliellerjulian 2y ago
you nailed it!
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by fliellerjulian 2y ago
Totally agree — writing about what you’ve built is a great way to both learn and stand out. Blogs, demos, and personal sites are powerful signals, especially in tech. Openspot actually leans into that same idea: instead of feeding the algor
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by fliellerjulian 2y ago
thanks for the feedback, working on this now!!
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by fliellerjulian 2y ago
To clarify: OpenSpot doesn’t have a feed, followers, or any social mechanics. There’s no algorithm pushing content or encouraging endless posting.
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by fliellerjulian 2y ago
yea you are right, we are working very hard on expanding to more countries. Feel free to sign up on our waitlist to get notified as soon as we launch in your area :D
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by fliellerjulian 2y ago
Totally hear you and I agree that most platforms go downhill when the focus shifts to likes, followers, and constant posting. To clarify: OpenSpot doesn’t have a feed, followers, or any social mechanics. There’s no algorithm pushing content
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by fliellerjulian 2y ago
That’s fair, and it definitely helps clean up the feed experience. But the core issue we’re trying to solve isn’t just the feed — it’s how hard it is to stand out when applying for jobs. Resumes and LinkedIn profiles all start to look the s
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by fliellerjulian 2y ago
thanks a lot, really appreciate the feedback! thanks for signing up!
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Show HN: LinkedIn sucks, so I built a better one(heyopenspot.com)
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Show HN: Built a Chrome Extension to Organize X (Twitter) DMs(twinbox.me)
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Show HN: I built a Chrome extension to declutter ChatGPT(pinfold.me)
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by fliellerjulian 2y ago
good one, I will implement that with the next update! Thanks for your feedback and suggestion :D
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by fliellerjulian 2y ago
Wow, I can relate to that frustration! I had a similar issue where my host promised amenities that weren't provided, and Airbnb's resolution process left me jumping through hoops with no real outcome. It feels like the responsibi
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by fliellerjulian 2y ago
The extension dynamically matches listings by scanning publicly available information (google lens, maps and search) in real-time. It doesn't rely on a static database but rather uses advanced algorithms to identify direct links, socia
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Show HN: I built an extension to contact Airbnb hosts direcly(getaway.direct)
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Extension to Save on Booking Fees(getaway.direct)
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by fliellerjulian 2y ago
Hey, I’m Julian After constantly hopping between Airbnbs, I found myself getting frustrated with the ridiculous booking fees. I knew there had to be a better way to connect directly with property owners and skip those middlemen fees. That’