localstrange
Consumer and social
location-based dating
SHOW HN2010
How HN took it
0 positive, 10 neutral or asking, 1 mixed, 10 critical, out of 21 comments about the project. Thread score -0.50.
Privacy: 0 for, 4 againstIdea: 0 for, 3 againstDesign: 0 for, 2 againstExecution: 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
Likes that it is fun and interesting to watch
From 2 comments
this is so amusing watching the green things pop up all over the map! I am so lost on what I am doing though...
thinkdevcode on HNSome sort of text chat capability would be useful. It is also a bit slow; that may be the user's fault though. All in all, I really like it! Linux users remember to add…
woodall on HN
Objections
Requests location access immediately, which feels creepy
From 3 comments
The minute I type in "blonde" or whatever, the first thing Chrome does is say "The browser would like to know your physical location" before it even begins loading the map. I…
sbisker on HNThe geoloc thing is very creepy. If I'm on this site, I don't really like the idea that it knows exactly where I am (even if not exactly). It might be better to have a…
zbanks on HNI would like to at least know what I'm getting in trade for allowing the app to know my location. As it is, I load the site, it displays a blank page with a weird icon on the…
qaexl on HN
Not a true Craigslist replacement; the design differs greatly
From 2 comments
I don't mean to be all negative or rain on your parade; it's just that you presented this as a replacement for a certain pat of Craigslist. But what you appear to be designing is…
Bud on HN"You must share your location in order to use this application. Refresh the page and share your location with the application if you wish to use it." CL was a no shit, simpleish…
p858snake on HN
Confusing interface with unclear markers and controls
From 1 comment
what does the green marker signify? What does the box at the top right do? the textbox spotted @ textbox ?
thinkdevcode on HN
Search box is a poor choice versus categories
From 1 comment
Clickable: http://localstrange.com/ I question using a search box for this - wouldn't categories be much much easier for everyone?
rrival on HN
Requests
Ask for location only on explicit opt-in
From 2 comments
The geoloc thing is very creepy. If I'm on this site, I don't really like the idea that it knows exactly where I am (even if not exactly). It might be better to have a…
zbanks on HNit should not ask for loc on the search page. Ill fix that.
d3x on HN
Add text chat
From 1 comment
Some sort of text chat capability would be useful. It is also a bit slow; that may be the user's fault though. All in all, I really like it! Linux users remember to add…
woodall on HN
Show user availability status
From 1 comment
OK i need to make it so that there are chat statuses and you can see when people are available.
d3x on HN
Keep it plain text and simple like Craigslist
From 1 comment
The reason that Craigslist is popular is because there is no BS involved. It's plaintext. You click on something—it loads. It does not ask you where you are or try to sneak info…
Bud on HN
Questions
What the green markers and top-right box mean
From 1 comment
what does the green marker signify? What does the box at the top right do? the textbox spotted @ textbox ?
thinkdevcode on HN
Is it a Craigslist replacement or something new
From 1 comment
Which is it then, something new, or a Craigslist section replacement?
rhizome on HN
Alternatives named
Craigslist erotic section
From 2 comments
I dont think its very diffrent; the goal here is for girls to check in and then you can find them via search and video chat / txt or call them. Thats the same value prop that CL…
d3x on HNThe reason that Craigslist is popular is because there is no BS involved. It's plaintext. You click on something—it loads. It does not ask you where you are or try to sneak info…
Bud on HN