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How HN took it
1 positive, 4 neutral or asking, 2 mixed, 2 critical, out of 9 comments about the project. Thread score -0.03.
Idea: 1 for, 0 againstDesign: 0 for, 1 againstExecution: 0 for, 1 against
The thread, comment by comment
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What HN said
What people liked
Concept and app look nice
From 2 comments
I really like the concept. One small improvement I would recommend is to allow cards to be swiped in any direction, specifically up or down. Depending on how you are holding your…
gibsjose on HNI really dislike how TIL is cramped with "stories". For example in your screenshots there is a story about two twins doing the same thing. Like it is interesting, but how is this…
wingerlang on HN
Fun to use
From 1 comment
It’s pretty fun and I like it. One issue: if I flick a card away very slowly, it’s pretty annoying how long it takes to float away. I’d suggest a minimum velocity...
markerrj on HN
Objections
Card swipe interaction unreliable, many swipes fail
From 1 comment
The card swipe interaction isn't feeling good to me. Feels like it needs improvement. More than 50% of swipes don't work...
josefdlange on HN
Slow flicked cards take too long to leave or get stuck
From 2 comments
It’s pretty fun and I like it. One issue: if I flick a card away very slowly, it’s pretty annoying how long it takes to float away. I’d suggest a minimum velocity...
markerrj on HNAlso, I’ve had slow moving cards get stuck... https://imgur.com/a/0trny
markerrj on HN
Cards are too tall, may look bad on large devices
From 1 comment
I really dislike how TIL is cramped with "stories". For example in your screenshots there is a story about two twins doing the same thing. Like it is interesting, but how is this…
wingerlang on HN
Requests
Allow swiping cards in any direction
From 1 comment
I really like the concept. One small improvement I would recommend is to allow cards to be swiped in any direction, specifically up or down. Depending on how you are holding your…
gibsjose on HN
Add notifications for trending facts
From 1 comment
This is great. TIL notifications are my favorite thing about the Reddit app (right behind /r/explainlikeimfive). So my only suggestion is to add notifications for new, trending…
adora on HN
Add a widget and dark theme
From 1 comment
Make a widget and a dark theme
gfiorav on HN
Add a minimum swipe velocity
From 1 comment
It’s pretty fun and I like it. One issue: if I flick a card away very slowly, it’s pretty annoying how long it takes to float away. I’d suggest a minimum velocity...
markerrj on HN
Android version
From 2 comments
Oh, I had the same idea for a long time, but haven't ever came around making it real. Although I wanted to make it for android, not iOS. Good luck with your app, guys.
johndoe90 on HNI loved the Reddit AMA app. I don't know why they decided to kill it. I would've liked your app on my Android device!
cyberjunkie on HN
Questions
Does it take content from r/todayilearned?
From 1 comment
Another great way to consume it (and this is what I do) is the todayilearned bot for telegram (https://t.me/todayilearned). Not sure if it takes from /r/todayilearned though?
skun on HN
Alternatives named
TIL Telegram bot
From 1 comment
Another great way to consume it (and this is what I do) is the todayilearned bot for telegram (https://t.me/todayilearned). Not sure if it takes from /r/todayilearned though?
skun on HN
Reddit app notifications
From 1 comment
This is great. TIL notifications are my favorite thing about the Reddit app (right behind /r/explainlikeimfive). So my only suggestion is to add notifications for new, trending…
adora on HN
Existing TIL web app
From 1 comment
There is a web app for that? i don't like the reddit interface.
sdsk8 on HN