FablePool
Web and SaaS
crowdfunding for ai builds
SHOW HN2026
How HN took it
24 positive, 83 neutral or asking, 1 mixed, 59 critical, out of 167 comments about the project. Thread score -0.21.
Idea: 20 for, 36 againstPricing: 1 for, 8 againstExecution: 1 for, 5 againstDesign: 0 for, 3 againstPrivacy: 1 for, 1 against
The thread, comment by comment
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What HN said
What people liked
Novel idea for crowd-funding open source work
From 3 comments
This is genius! I can already see improved versions of this idea making it big.
jorl17 on HNThis is a genius idea, I love it!!
0xferruccio on HNThis is a fantastic idea. There are lots of projects, software that shouldn't be SaaS subscriptions that Fable can build in public that can be free for everyone and also OSS.
colesantiago on HN
Objections
Demo build is broken and output doesn't work
From 2 comments
I love how even the "demo build" doesn't work. https://fablepool.com/projects/7 Rather, it did work at milestone 14, but then regressed at milestone 15, where it changed the link…
parliament32 on HNhttps://fablepool.com/projects/7 It didn't even put a picture in!
suddenlybananas on HN
Copyright of AI-generated code is unclear, so MIT license is questionable
From 2 comments
This idea reads like a joke, but there's something to it. One feature request: In addition to high-level milestones, it would be cool if a partially-funded project would generate…
bensyverson on HNCan built project really have MIT license? Considering MIT license still holds copyright but AI generated code cannot by copyrighted?
akch on HN
Project cost estimates look arbitrary and inflated
From 2 comments
It seems highly suspicious that all the target cost estimates are for $150-$400, regardless if it’s a bench for pelican on bicycle, or a clone of AAA game. It reminds me of scam…
tomaskafka on HN> Make Fable 6 $1.00 raised of est. $205.00 target Humans shouldn't provide estimates.
hirako2000 on HN
Example projects are unrealistic
From 2 comments
All the examples on the website are ridiculous which in turn makes your project look bad. Imho you should wipe all of them, populate it with some realistic small scale ideas and…
yreg on HN"Solve Garbage Collection in C# for HFT · $10.00 raised of est. $200.00 target" This can't be serious. Broader point I am making is, what differentiates genuine ideas from the…
GodelNumbering on HN
Requires Google sign-in, a privacy concern
From 1 comment
Neat project idea, but truly ruined by requiring a google sign-in both to submit new projects and to donate to projects. Dead service to me until that's gone. Remember, Google…
anonym29 on HN
Requests
Add GitHub sign-in option
From 1 comment
Google was just the easiest to implement first. Was planning Github next - or would you prefer smth else?
matthewbarras on HN
Public detailed implementation plans for funded projects
From 1 comment
This idea reads like a joke, but there's something to it. One feature request: In addition to high-level milestones, it would be cool if a partially-funded project would generate…
bensyverson on HN
Clearer refund terms
From 1 comment
Excellent idea, I see a few issues though. First, your server is struggling. It took about 20+ seconds to respond just now, FYI. Second, it's not obvious to me that I can get my…
johnnyApplePRNG on HN
Accept crypto payments instead of card fees
From 1 comment
It seems weird that you would have about 3% of your revenue taken away by card providers you should just accept USDC.
nailer on HN
Questions
Who is behind the project
From 1 comment
Before putting in money to this small anonymous website, I'd love to hear about the people behind the project. There's a single mention of 'Barras Industries', but not much…
xpct on HN
Which ledger is used and is there ownership based on investment
From 1 comment
Sounds like great idea, but can’t seem to find some key info: which “public ledger” is used here? A blockchain? If so, there would need to be a massive fee overhead. If not, then…
mypastself on HN
Has anything been successfully built yet
From 2 comments
Has anything been successfully built?
ValentineC on HNHave any successful funds?
mannanj on HN
Alternatives named
Open source bounties
From 1 comment
Seems similar to open source bounties, which have been tried in the past and never succeeded. We've seen something like 20+ years of different attempts of voluntary donations to…
jrpt on HN
Tokens-for-good project on GitHub
From 1 comment
same but different than this https://github.com/adv0r/tokens-for-good
adv0r on HN