Let's Be Amigos
Consumer and social
friend matching
SHOW HN2013
104points
186comments
#219of 1,739 in 2013
Top 13%of 2013 by points
How HN took it
RoastedHalf or more of the comments are critical
13 positive, 16 neutral or asking, 6 mixed, 65 critical, out of 100 comments about the project. Thread score -0.48.
Design: 3 for, 22 againstIdea: 5 for, 19 againstPrivacy: 2 for, 19 againstExecution: 1 for, 4 against
The thread, comment by comment
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What HN said
What people liked
Good idea and cool name
From 3 comments
On a more positive note: I'm lovin the name, it made me laugh so much. Great idea too. I move around a lot so am always looking for ways to build a solid network of new friends.…
Sealy on HNDon't mind all the negative comments. The idea and website are cool!
petersouth on HNI immediately thought about the old sega game called samba de amigo. Cool name.
orangethirty on HN
Objections
Facebook-only login is a turnoff and raises privacy concerns
From 4 comments
Whenever I see a button that says "sign in with Facebook," I just close the tab immediately. Am I the only one who does this? What's wrong with just having me fill out a survey…
adambard on HNI close it immediately when there's no other option to sign up via email. I don't understand the FB lock in. Anyone who wants to sign up via email alternatively, would probably…
mikegioia on HNDon't offer one way to log in. At least give the standard Facebook/Twitter choice. It doesn't make any sense to have a site to help people be more social but then only offer it…
27182818284 on HN1st: the Facebook only login is a HUGE turnoff for many people. 2nd: Videos need HTML5 support. If the Facebook issue is that you are wanting real people, then maybe you could…
dm2 on HN
Similar products and Meetup already exist
From 3 comments
This is a great idea, however probably the 5th time this has been on Hackernews this year. Again, there are 100 startups all trying the same thing and it just doesn't work,…
wellboy on HNWhat does this offer that Meetup.com doesn't?
sukuriant on HNIt's not that I am against signing up with Facebook, it's just that every service I've used with a FB login claims to help make oneself more social; however, that is hardly ever…
raymondduke on HN
Unclear who runs the site
From 1 comment
This is nothing against you, but I don't trust websites that request personal info but where it is unclear who is behind. © Let's Be Amigos 2013 What is Let's Be Amigos? Who is…
mongol on HN
Signup has bugs and location field is confusing
From 3 comments
Hello! I like the idea! I hope this is constructive. I signed up with facebook. The next page asked me what my location was. I thought that was a bit odd, because what's the…
DanBC on HNI filled out all the info, clicked submit, and then it just took me back to the homepage. :( Looks interesting though. I was just talking to my wife about this problem the other…
trevmckendrick on HNClicking the "Get started with Facebook" quickly opens and then closes a popup. I'm guessing this is the "authenticate with your account" popup, but it closes too quickly to even…
willchilcutt on HN
Requests
Offer alternative login options such as email or Twitter
From 3 comments
Don't offer one way to log in. At least give the standard Facebook/Twitter choice. It doesn't make any sense to have a site to help people be more social but then only offer it…
27182818284 on HNHey guys, we actually have a survey after the fb login for that reason (I have few interests on my FB profile). And we WONT write on your wall under any circumstances. Lastly,…
njoglekar on HNI'm not as opposed to the Facebook signin thing as a lot of people here seem to be, in that I don't consider Facebook "private". My default assumption is "if it's actually…
mindcrime on HN
Add more cities such as Seattle
From 1 comment
Can you add Seattle, WA as a city?
Hydraulix989 on HN
Add suggestion lists for activities
From 2 comments
Hello! I like the idea! I hope this is constructive. I signed up with facebook. The next page asked me what my location was. I thought that was a bit odd, because what's the…
DanBC on HNI went through the signup process. Was pretty fast and easy. A few suggestions: - I live in Redwood City, CA. Would be nice if this autocompleted. - Include more suggestions for…
gfodor on HN
Questions
Who is behind the company
From 1 comment
This is nothing against you, but I don't trust websites that request personal info but where it is unclear who is behind. © Let's Be Amigos 2013 What is Let's Be Amigos? Who is…
mongol on HN
How does matching work and how are fake accounts prevented
From 2 comments
I think most people who are concerned about "people that are not real" on a site like this are concerned about the site owners creating fake user accounts and fake activity to…
DougWebb on HNSo at this point, FB is a huge help to help gauge your interests. We do also let you enter a few activities you like to do after signup. Lastly, for now wanted to dodge anonymous…
njoglekar on HN
Alternatives named
Meetup.com
From 2 comments
Facebook required so you know my interests? Facebook doesn't know my interests. Or...unfortunately maybe facebook does know my interests but not because I've deliberately…
grannyg00se on HNWhat does this offer that Meetup.com doesn't?
sukuriant on HN
At The Pool
From 1 comment
Sounds like At The Pool -- http://atthepool.com
alexcaps on HN
Spontacts, Woofound, Matewire, Activepepper
From 1 comment
This is a great idea, however probably the 5th time this has been on Hackernews this year. Again, there are 100 startups all trying the same thing and it just doesn't work,…
wellboy on HN