My new project
Web and SaaS
advertising platform
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How HN took it
2 positive, 2 neutral or asking, 1 mixed, 10 critical, out of 15 comments about the project. Thread score -0.36.
Idea: 1 for, 8 againstDesign: 0 for, 1 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
Commenters find the idea interesting and wish it well.
From 2 comments
To be clear, these are not MY screenshots. I have no affiliation with this project. I don't think establishing rapport is something done in secret. To make sure I understand…
dkokelley on HNI actually see them being quite successful tbh. At least for a while until everyone gets used to them and starts ignoring them like it always happens.
GMali on HN
Objections
Users would delay purchases to collect discounts.
From 1 comment
More than anything right now it's a gut feeling. Digging into why I have this feeling, the first few thoughts that come to mind include: - Let's say you are offering me a free…
corin_ on HN
Tracking by cookies or logins is clumsy and deters engagement.
From 1 comment
More than anything right now it's a gut feeling. Digging into why I have this feeling, the first few thoughts that come to mind include: - Let's say you are offering me a free…
corin_ on HN
Interactive free-offer ads are associated with scams.
From 1 comment
More than anything right now it's a gut feeling. Digging into why I have this feeling, the first few thoughts that come to mind include: - Let's say you are offering me a free…
corin_ on HN
Engagement ads are not new; the concept is the same as existing ones.
From 2 comments
No, I do understand. It's a fake engagement experience - I know they're trying to sell me something. It's like a car salesman who invites you to dinner so he can secretly…
Hisoka on HNHow is it new though?
Hisoka on HN
Requests
Make the example screenshots larger and readable.
From 1 comment
The example screenshots are almost unreadably small, even with the little zoomed-in area. I realize you can click on them, but why not just zoom the inset full-size to begin with?
nollidge on HN
Questions
How is it new compared to existing engagement ads?
From 1 comment
How is it new though?
Hisoka on HN
Will it be on Facebook?
From 1 comment
I generally hate ads, but I see some educational value in this. Hope to see it in action. Are you going to put it on Facebook?
revorad on HN
Alternatives named
DoubleRecall
From 2 comments
I suppose this is a DoubleRecall competitor? If I were going to put my money on either of these projects/products I'd go with double recall, looks like it takes less effort on…
swlkr on HNThx for the vote of confidence for DoubleRecall. I think that this is an interesting idea but there are lots of obstacles to cross with any engagement ads, so it's definitely an…
tadruj on HN
Survey and points sites
From 1 comment
Truthfully (and, sorry, quite bluntly) I can't imagine this seeing any success or going anywhere. There are already places for people who want to do things (e.g. answer surveys)…
corin_ on HN