Wagstarter
Web and SaaS
crowdfunding platform
SHOW HN2016
How HN took it
2 positive, 0 neutral or asking, 1 mixed, 3 critical, out of 6 comments about the project. Thread score -0.07.
Idea: 1 for, 2 againstDesign: 1 for, 1 against
The thread, comment by comment
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What HN said
What people liked
Funds go directly to vets, avoiding scammers
From 2 comments
A structure that targets 100% payout directly to Vets/pets in need seems a lot more efficient than other options. I expect there's lots of animal lovers out there who appreciate…
vardelda on HNThank you for your feedback, I really appreciate you taking the time. Pet insurance is certainly an option for low-income pet owners, but for whatever reason it hasn't taken hold…
hornbaker on HN
Simple, text-focused mobile design
From 1 comment
As an HN reader I'm obviously not representative for the majority of the population but I liked it the way it was: text, short and to the point (I looked at the mobile edition.)
reitanqild on HN
Objections
Pet insurance is a better use of donations
From 2 comments
I think that donations could be much better spent buying insurance for low-income pet owners than for covering the costs of treatment. For $40, I could cover a single exam fee…
smt88 on HN> tends to be overly restrictive and, of course, doesn't cover pre-existing conditions Shitty companies like VPI have those problems. I have Healthy Paws, and it's excellent.…
smt88 on HN
Too much text above the fold
From 1 comment
I don't know anything about the space, so I won't comment on the concept, but on a very superficial level: too much text, not enough images above the fold! I can't exactly…
detaro on HN
Unclear how the 100% payout model is funded
From 1 comment
Overall I like the site, but I think more individual case examples would go a long way. I'm probably cynical but the 100% of proceeds donated sends up red flags. If that's the…
dahdum on HN
Requests
More individual case examples
From 1 comment
Overall I like the site, but I think more individual case examples would go a long way. I'm probably cynical but the 100% of proceeds donated sends up red flags. If that's the…
dahdum on HN
Explain how the team is paid if all proceeds go to donations
From 1 comment
Overall I like the site, but I think more individual case examples would go a long way. I'm probably cynical but the 100% of proceeds donated sends up red flags. If that's the…
dahdum on HN
Questions
Does charity meaningfully fix pet care costs?
From 1 comment
> tends to be overly restrictive and, of course, doesn't cover pre-existing conditions Shitty companies like VPI have those problems. I have Healthy Paws, and it's excellent.…
smt88 on HN
Alternatives named
GoFundMe, Indiegogo, YouCaring
From 1 comment
Thank you for your feedback, I really appreciate you taking the time. Pet insurance is certainly an option for low-income pet owners, but for whatever reason it hasn't taken hold…
hornbaker on HN
Pet insurance such as Healthy Paws, Trupanion, VPI
From 2 comments
I think that donations could be much better spent buying insurance for low-income pet owners than for covering the costs of treatment. For $40, I could cover a single exam fee…
smt88 on HN> tends to be overly restrictive and, of course, doesn't cover pre-existing conditions Shitty companies like VPI have those problems. I have Healthy Paws, and it's excellent.…
smt88 on HN