Yack
Productivity
community reader
SHOW HN2019
246points
171comments
#143of 2,195 in 2019
Top 7%of 2019 by points
How HN took it
DebatedReal support and real criticism
24 positive, 37 neutral or asking, 4 mixed, 31 critical, out of 96 comments about the project. Thread score -0.08.
Idea: 9 for, 15 againstExecution: 1 for, 7 againstDesign: 4 for, 4 againstPerformance: 0 for, 3 againstPrivacy: 2 for, 0 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
Clean, attractive design
From 2 comments
The idea that web communities and content have become standardized enough to have a single look-and-feel client is an intriguing idea. And it looks beautiful. Unfortunately, I…
crazygringo on HNLooks incredible!
katttrrr on HN
Good concept unifying communities
From 2 comments
Really like the concept--I think you're on to something in creating a unified UI for all these similar services. But..getting into the beta was a giant PITA. 1. Enter email 2.…
trevett on HNLooks cool! Reminds me of (YCs) Station with a focus on online communities. Hint: Says "0 beta users signed up since August 1st 2019" in the bottom left corner. Maybe refresh the…
philfrasty on HN
Objections
Unclear why not just use a web browser
From 2 comments
It looks pretty, but I'm having trouble understanding the use case. A core part of browsing Hacker News or Reddit is opening the links and reading the articles, which are web…
zestyping on HNHow is this different from using a browser?
baalimago on HN
Electron performance concerns
From 2 comments
> Do more with less clutter, fewer clicks, less scroll, fewer tabs, fewer pages, fewer buttons, fewer ads, less mess... Looks very promising if it is really a native desktop app,…
rvz on HNI just tried it and i agree with some of the comments here, not as fast or smooth as a native app should be. Now, as far as I understand HN only has a readonly API but reddit can…
pratio on HN
Mac-only and no Linux or Windows support yet
From 3 comments
Mac only? Isn't this built with Electron? Why not have a Linux version? Or is this just for the cool kids in the exclusive Apple community?
droptablemain on HNthis "desktop app" somehow doesn't want to run on my linux desktop?
fastflo on HNSuper cool, but why would you limit yourself to mac users even in alpha? Oh well. Anyway, we need more of this sort of thing. Most social websites only have value as endpoints…
anigbrowl on HN
Signup and profile creation friction
From 2 comments
Really like the concept--I think you're on to something in creating a unified UI for all these similar services. But..getting into the beta was a giant PITA. 1. Enter email 2.…
trevett on HNI can see some issues with trying to unify disparate communities / features for power users, but I would love a streamlined HN / Reddit comment browser with better nesting that…
and0 on HN
Requests
Keyboard shortcuts
From 3 comments
I would focus on making the best Reddit macOS app you can, that will likely be your largest and most receptive audience. You should use the Apollo iOS app as your benchmark as…
mastercheif on HNThis is really promising and I'm fully set up and using it. One question I have for the author is about keyboard access - there seem to be no keyboard shortcuts at all right now,…
tekacs on HNA great looking app. Just signed up for Beta :-) Went through the website but couldn't find a piece of info: Keyboard shortcuts (preferably vim-like). Is it already there or…
vmurthy on HN
Dark theme
From 1 comment
Let's chant it together: dark theme, dark theme, DARK THEME.
dotdi on HN
Linux and Windows versions
From 2 comments
I love the idea...when is the Linux beta?
johndubchak on HNLooks good. Please make another Show HN once you release for Windows, will use for sure.
nestorherre on HN
Optional profile creation
From 2 comments
Really like the concept--I think you're on to something in creating a unified UI for all these similar services. But..getting into the beta was a giant PITA. 1. Enter email 2.…
trevett on HNI can see some issues with trying to unify disparate communities / features for power users, but I would love a streamlined HN / Reddit comment browser with better nesting that…
and0 on HN
Questions
What is the business model?
From 1 comment
What is your business model?
rsashwin on HN
Why is it native rather than browser based?
From 1 comment
The idea that web communities and content have become standardized enough to have a single look-and-feel client is an intriguing idea. And it looks beautiful. Unfortunately, I…
crazygringo on HN
Alternatives named
Reddit Enhancement Suite
From 1 comment
Is there any support for extensions like Reddit Enhancement Suite?
TomatoTomato on HN
Shift
From 1 comment
Looks just like Shift [1] which more-or-less promises the same thing for social media and communication (but is just an Electron skin anyway). [1] https://tryshift.com/
batiudrami on HN
Station
From 1 comment
Looks cool! Reminds me of (YCs) Station with a focus on online communities. Hint: Says "0 beta users signed up since August 1st 2019" in the bottom left corner. Maybe refresh the…
philfrasty on HN
Apollo for iOS
From 1 comment
I would focus on making the best Reddit macOS app you can, that will likely be your largest and most receptive audience. You should use the Apollo iOS app as your benchmark as…
mastercheif on HN