My side project

Consumer and social

wishlist and list sharing

SHOW HN2010

21points
13comments
#76of 370 in 2010
Top 21%of 2010 by points

How HN took it

CuriousMostly questions and neutral comments

0 positive, 3 neutral or asking, 1 mixed, 2 critical, out of 6 comments about the project. Thread score -0.19.

Idea: 0 for, 1 againstPrivacy: 0 for, 1 against

The thread, comment by comment

Each row is a top-level comment and its replies, in HN's order. Select a cell to open that comment on HN.

positive neutral or mixed critical about another commenter or something else the maker

What HN said

What people liked

  • Fun idea

    From 1 comment
    • It's a fun idea. One thing that I immediately wanted was, when you click a list, a short form of the list. I found I had to scroll a lot to see the list in its entirety.
      mcantelon on HN

Objections

  • Unclear use in current state

    From 1 comment
    • You get an upvote for initiative. But, I don't see the use of it in its current state. Maybe you could turn it into a wishlist app or something and monetize it by affiliate sales…
      jonpaul on HN
  • Design needs work

    From 2 comments
    • Love the idea, shouldn't require logging in (Maybe it doesnt? Wasn't clear from the UI), but it could use a designers touch. Very early-twitter.
      krainboltgreene on HN
    • I suggest two things: 1. Remove login crap. No one needs to password protect a twittery-wishlist, however cool. 2. Instead have a field for name. Make it wordy, like: [name field…
      krainboltgreene on HN
  • Login requirement is unnecessary

    From 1 comment
    • I suggest two things: 1. Remove login crap. No one needs to password protect a twittery-wishlist, however cool. 2. Instead have a field for name. Make it wordy, like: [name field…
      krainboltgreene on HN

Requests

  • Show a short form of lists when viewing one

    From 1 comment
    • It's a fun idea. One thing that I immediately wanted was, when you click a list, a short form of the list. I found I had to scroll a lot to see the list in its entirety.
      mcantelon on HN
  • Allow use without logging in

    From 2 comments
    • Love the idea, shouldn't require logging in (Maybe it doesnt? Wasn't clear from the UI), but it could use a designers touch. Very early-twitter.
      krainboltgreene on HN
    • I suggest two things: 1. Remove login crap. No one needs to password protect a twittery-wishlist, however cool. 2. Instead have a field for name. Make it wordy, like: [name field…
      krainboltgreene on HN

Questions

Alternatives named

  • #want (hashwant.com)

    From 1 comment
    • This is similar to one of my side projects called #want: http://www.hashwant.com
      mmmmax on HN

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