my new project
Consumer and social
friend favors marketplace
SHOW HN2011
46points
29comments
#268of 1,097 in 2011
Top 25%of 2011 by points
How HN took it
MixedNo clear lean
1 positive, 8 neutral or asking, 4 mixed, 7 critical, out of 20 comments about the project. Thread score -0.32.
Idea: 1 for, 3 againstDesign: 0 for, 3 againstDocs: 0 for, 1 against
The thread, comment by comment
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What HN said
What people liked
Idea is interesting and useful
From 3 comments
I love the idea, however there is a fundamental problem with the way we ask for things that must be overcome: Only those that think they deserve what they're asking for will ask.…
andjones on HNGreat idea. Would be great if you had categories for the groples - just click on a number of boxes: programming assistance, training, handyman, etc.
JHLewisJr on HNthis seems interesting but i do not want it with twitter. you should make it open with your login system and give the option to connect twitter, or to choose what service to use,…
duiker101 on HN
Suggested invite-based incentive for requests
From 1 comment
If the "self worth" problem is something you want to focus on (and for an MVP, I'm not convinced it's that big an issue), some ideas for encouraging more participation by…
kongqiu on HN
Objections
Name is bad, sounds like grope
From 3 comments
Great idea, awful name. Grope + People = Grople ? Obligatory Grapist video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fqq051BU2MY Sort of reminds me of zaarly.com
baberuth on HNThat name is terrible. I'm sure it's a clever portmanteau, but I'm just seeing 'grope', which is not a pleasant association for your brand.
JonAtkinson on HNI'm not a huge fan of "just grople it" on the homepage either. If I just encountered your service for the first time, I don't know what "gropling" is, so I don't know how to…
nateberkopec on HN
Putting a price on requests to friends is off-putting
From 3 comments
Doesn't anyone else find the whole idea of putting a price tag on a request to your "friends" a little off-putting?
patja on HNThe combination of cash+friends does put off many people. In lieu of cash, could they offer a beer for something? A barbecue? A code review (i.e., something they're particularly…
kongqiu on HNNever do business with friends!!!
jeggers5 on HN
Unclear what the product does or what gropling achieves
From 2 comments
not being a jerk but i don't actually get it -- i can post something that i need and a price and then what? people people can say they need it too? why do i care? a few nits: -…
unshift on HNI'm not a huge fan of "just grople it" on the homepage either. If I just encountered your service for the first time, I don't know what "gropling" is, so I don't know how to…
nateberkopec on HN
Facebook or Twitter already do this
From 1 comment
Why couldn't I just use my Facebook status, or Twitter to tell my friends that I need something?
Void_ on HN
Requests
Rename the product
From 2 comments
Great idea, awful name. Grope + People = Grople ? Obligatory Grapist video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fqq051BU2MY Sort of reminds me of zaarly.com
baberuth on HNDefinitely recommend a name change. Cool idea, though.
kongqiu on HN
Add categories for requests
From 1 comment
Great idea. Would be great if you had categories for the groples - just click on a number of boxes: programming assistance, training, handyman, etc.
JHLewisJr on HN
Support login options beyond Twitter
From 1 comment
this seems interesting but i do not want it with twitter. you should make it open with your login system and give the option to connect twitter, or to choose what service to use,…
duiker101 on HN
Questions
How do sellers take up a request?
From 1 comment
When I first saw the site I assumed it was just a place to beg. But, I'm starting to think it is like group buying where the buyers name the price and there aren't any sellers.…
bricestacey on HN
Why put a price on it?
From 1 comment
Why do you have to put a price on it?
bricestacey on HN
Alternatives named
Zaarly
From 1 comment
Great idea, awful name. Grope + People = Grople ? Obligatory Grapist video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fqq051BU2MY Sort of reminds me of zaarly.com
baberuth on HN
Facebook status or Twitter
From 1 comment
Why couldn't I just use my Facebook status, or Twitter to tell my friends that I need something?
Void_ on HN