sideprojects.assembly.com
Web and SaaS
collaborative product marketplace
SHOW HN2015
How HN took it
7 positive, 9 neutral or asking, 2 mixed, 6 critical, out of 24 comments about the project. Thread score +0.12.
Idea: 5 for, 0 againstPricing: 0 for, 3 againstExecution: 1 for, 1 againstPerformance: 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
Novel idea that lowers barriers for contributors to join projects
From 3 comments
I think there are a lot of practical problems with Assembly's model, but it feels to me like an imperfect glimpse into what will someday be a really valuable model. I love the…
semiel on HNCan't say enough about how I feel about Assembly. It's such a great way to launch that idea you had but never got started.
madflojo on HNThese are good points, especially the comparison with the other marketplaces, along with more informed breakdown of what you guys offer. I think the idea is novel (at least it is…
hardwaresofton on HN
Newsletter subject lines are compelling
From 1 comment
Somehow get the assembly newsletter once in a while and I have to say it's a great newsletter. Not because I am so interested in what assembly does but rather because the subject…
pearjuice on HN
Objections
10% revenue share seems too high for hosting and matchmaking
From 1 comment
I don't know how I feel about this project. It feels like their product is a middleman, and sort of (maybe unintentionally) reinforces the idea that people "own" ideas... When I…
hardwaresofton on HN
Treats founders and developers like cogs and weakens founder growth
From 1 comment
These are good points, especially the comparison with the other marketplaces, along with more informed breakdown of what you guys offer. I think the idea is novel (at least it is…
hardwaresofton on HN
Formspree email delays and no public bug channel
From 2 comments
I couldn't agree more based off a recent experience with Formspree (an Assembly project). Currently their emails are running really slow, with tools showing an 11 minute delay…
taitems on HNHi, I'm one of the creators of Brace Forms. I am really happy with the way formspree is working on assembly. Want to send feedback? There's a form at the bottom of formspree.io…
colevscode on HN
Bounty values are inconsistent and could dilute ownership
From 2 comments
How will you prevent ownership from being diluted by intentional (or even unintentional) inflation of future bounties?
atarian on HNMy experience with it a few months ago had this exact issue - there is no standardisation of bounties whatsoever. Initial work developing the API (10 hours of work, say) would be…
richthegeek on HN
Requests
Filter projects by language
From 1 comment
Is there a way to filter by language?
stickperson on HN
Support for projects at varying stages of completion
From 2 comments
I'm tempting to do this, I have a almost-finished app but need help to end and release, however, look like doing this is giving away too much, and I have not see how pull-back…
mamcx on HNI don't want my comment to discourage you from exploring what Assembly has to offer. They could very well take projects in varying stages of completion and provide services, and…
hardwaresofton on HN
Questions
Is it for SaaS projects or open source standalone projects?
From 1 comment
Is this service basically for SAAS type projects that could potentially have a future revenue stream? Or is it also intended for regular open source standalone projects? I've got…
derekp7 on HN
Does it accept native mobile apps?
From 1 comment
Is your focus web apps or would native mobile platforms be a candidate?
whiddershins on HN
Alternatives named
Open collective model
From 2 comments
I don't know how I feel about this project. It feels like their product is a middleman, and sort of (maybe unintentionally) reinforces the idea that people "own" ideas... When I…
hardwaresofton on HNThese are good points, especially the comparison with the other marketplaces, along with more informed breakdown of what you guys offer. I think the idea is novel (at least it is…
hardwaresofton on HN
StartupHub
From 1 comment
The idea is really good. They add additional services that can be really valuable in order to make you lighter during the product's take off. If still doesn't fit what you are…
joeyspn on HN
Heroku and Apple app marketplaces
From 1 comment
We're always looking at ways we can create more value for the community then the platform fee necessary to run it. Products on assembly benefit from administration of accounting,…
bitsweet on HN
SideProjectors
From 1 comment
Apologies for a shameless plug. Should you ever find your side project un-savable - for a variety of reasons (commitment issue, personal, emotional, what-not), then you can…
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