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Productivity
professional networking app
SHOW HN2012
How HN took it
14 positive, 12 neutral or asking, 4 mixed, 16 critical, out of 46 comments about the project. Thread score -0.03.
Idea: 10 for, 3 againstExecution: 1 for, 5 againstDesign: 1 for, 4 againstDocs: 0 for, 2 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
Good idea that focuses on a real issue
From 2 comments
Great idea and great implementation. Focus on a real issue. Can't wait for trying it!
impostura on HNNice. I'm not interested in joining a startup, but meeting local fellow geeks for coffee or lunch to shoot the breeze would be awesome... kind of like a GeekGrindr :) A…
alfiejohn_ on HN
Looks nice
From 1 comment
looks nice!
alanreid on HN
Objections
Feels like a dating app; meetups need a hook or task
From 1 comment
The idea seems appealing but as many "dating" apps it won't work: People want to meet new people all the time, the more the better and preferably close to their own personality.…
tferris on HN
Mobile-only; desktop web would fit better
From 2 comments
I know mobile is hot right now, but does this really have to be an iPhone app?
stephen on HN> I made a mobile web app You missed my point, ironically by perpetuating the obsession around mobile. I meant why can't it just be a regular desktop webapp. E.g. not require a…
stephen on HN
Sign-up form fails on some browsers and iPad
From 3 comments
Seems fun. I signed up. However, in Chrome on Ubuntu I couldn't fill out the email form field, and when I logged into my android phone (you'll have an app for that too right?),…
will_work4tears on HNToo bad the sign up fails on an iPad.
SoftwareMaven on HN``` 405 Method Not Allowed Code: MethodNotAllowed Message: The specified method is not allowed against this resource. ResourceType: OBJECT Method: POST RequestId:…
sequoia on HN
Awkward 'software artificer' job title
From 2 comments
Sorry, but what the hell is a 'software artificer'? If you look at how the word 'artifice' is used, it is generally negative, associated with being overly clever for the purposes…
ohyes on HNSoftware "Artificer"? Artifice: "Clever or cunning devices or expedients, esp. as used to trick or deceive others: 'artifice and outright fakery'." Not necessarily the greatest…
dakrone on HN
Requests
Android version
From 3 comments
I looked but didn't see it listed any where. Any android support?
ssmall on HNIt's somewhat ironic that "Android Dev" is a selectable area of expertise, yet it is unavailable on Android.
TazeTSchnitzel on HNSeems fun. I signed up. However, in Chrome on Ubuntu I couldn't fill out the email form field, and when I logged into my android phone (you'll have an app for that too right?),…
will_work4tears on HN
Better homepage explaining the app
From 1 comment
I think your homepage could stand to explain the fundamentals of your app a little better. It took some browsing around to figure out what the app could actually do. Might be…
astrofinch on HN
Filtering and ranking of candidates
From 2 comments
I think this is a good idea but the more popular you get the more filtering you need. If 1000 hire-ees want to meet for coffee how will the hirer filter them? Well I guess I like…
apsurd on HNWhat parameters are you using to define who the "best" coders are?
branola on HN
Questions
How are the best coders defined?
From 1 comment
What parameters are you using to define who the "best" coders are?
branola on HN
How do interested companies sign up?
From 1 comment
cool idea. how do interested companies sign up?
leeny on HN
Alternatives named
Bizzabo
From 1 comment
also relevant is bizzabo http://www.bizzabo.com/
radagaisus on HN
Highlight
From 1 comment
We've been saying it's Highlight for Hackers. :) GeekGrindr sounds painful. ;)
hongquan on HN
Proximity and dating-style apps
From 2 comments
The idea seems appealing but as many "dating" apps it won't work: People want to meet new people all the time, the more the better and preferably close to their own personality.…
tferris on HN> Help us reclaim the number one spot on Hacker News! We look forward to you sharing the results of HN discussion. What's the back story? I know many developers are building…
sparknlaunch12 on HN