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SHOW HN2019

12points
15comments
#1,602of 2,195 in 2019
Top 73%of 2019 by points

How HN took it

DebatedReal support and real criticism

3 positive, 1 neutral or asking, 2 mixed, 3 critical, out of 9 comments about the project. Thread score 0.00.

Execution: 0 for, 2 againstIdea: 2 for, 0 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

  • Good idea with potential as side income

    From 2 comments
    • This is a pretty cool idea! Wonder how much $$ can be made and whether it can be a sustainable side income. Feels like a much better opportunity than commoditized "gig economy"…
      XavierPladevall on HN
    • Great idea! I've seen apps like this for consumer survey questions, but first one aimed at knowledge workers.
      ryanbozarth on HN
  • Better than gig economy work

    From 1 comment
    • This is a pretty cool idea! Wonder how much $$ can be made and whether it can be a sustainable side income. Feels like a much better opportunity than commoditized "gig economy"…
      XavierPladevall on HN

Objections

  • Sign-up flow is broken with unclear password rules and keyboard scroll bugs

    From 1 comment
    • I can't even get past the sign up. When I enter an email address and a candidate password, it just says "Enter a valid email and password" (no password rules are stated). It also…
      masonic on HN
  • Stuck at profile approval after signing up

    From 1 comment
    • I like the idea. I've signed up, verified my email, and provided all of my details, but am still stuck on "Complete your profile to be approved"
      hitherescotty on HN
  • Not available on Android devices

    From 1 comment
    • Nice but apparently it is not compatible with any of my 3 Android devices? What are the requirements?
      Fragoel2 on HN
  • Not available outside the US

    From 2 comments
  • Hard to find demand: chicken and egg problem

    From 2 comments
    • nice chicken/egg problem! - "Ask Questions" should be Green - "Answer Questions" should not be Red, but rather a complementary color like Orange, Blue, Purple, or Pink ;-) best…
      artur_makly on HN
    • Thanks for the feedback! It's indeed a chicken and egg problem. Been direct selling to Associates at PE firms/VCs/consulting firms. If you can deliver value there, lots of repeat…
      parthi on HN

Requests

  • Expand to other countries

    From 1 comment
    • This is neat, when will you be opening it up to other geographies? I really think an alternative to GLG is needed.
      starblue123 on HN
  • Change button colors

    From 1 comment
    • nice chicken/egg problem! - "Ask Questions" should be Green - "Answer Questions" should not be Red, but rather a complementary color like Orange, Blue, Purple, or Pink ;-) best…
      artur_makly on HN

Questions

  • How to get companies aware of the product

    From 1 comment
    • nice chicken/egg problem! - "Ask Questions" should be Green - "Answer Questions" should not be Red, but rather a complementary color like Orange, Blue, Purple, or Pink ;-) best…
      artur_makly on HN
  • Android device requirements

    From 1 comment
    • Nice but apparently it is not compatible with any of my 3 Android devices? What are the requirements?
      Fragoel2 on HN
  • Is it built with React Native

    From 1 comment

Alternatives named

  • GLG

    From 2 comments
    • This is neat, when will you be opening it up to other geographies? I really think an alternative to GLG is needed.
      starblue123 on HN
    • Thanks for the feedback! It's indeed a chicken and egg problem. Been direct selling to Associates at PE firms/VCs/consulting firms. If you can deliver value there, lots of repeat…
      parthi on HN

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