DropSend
Productivity
file sharing
SHOW HN2012
22points
20comments
#893of 1,677 in 2012
Top 54%of 2012 by points
How HN took it
RoastedHalf or more of the comments are critical
0 positive, 2 neutral or asking, 3 mixed, 7 critical, out of 12 comments about the project. Thread score -0.46.
Idea: 0 for, 4 againstExecution: 0 for, 2 againstDesign: 0 for, 1 against
The thread, comment by comment
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What HN said
What people liked
Nice, innovative UI and drag-to-face idea
From 4 comments
I like the UI. Pretty innovative. But the product pitch sounds identical to the YC funded Kicksend (http://kicksend.com) and very similar to the existing DropSend (which someone…
jeremymcanally on HNNice idea of drag-dropping onto face icons. You defo need to change the name ASAP to avoid any trademark infringement issues though.
mendable on HNReally lovely UI. But was wondering why the title "Dropsend" seems not aligned with the rest of the page content.
geekytenny on HNa few typos: in the header, should be files not file. Sending a file[remove s] with DropSend couldn't be easier. Just drag n' drop the file on your contact[add ']s photo and…
CEONelson on HN
Objections
Too similar to existing products like Kicksend, DropSend, Forgetbox and AirDrop
From 3 comments
I like the UI. Pretty innovative. But the product pitch sounds identical to the YC funded Kicksend (http://kicksend.com) and very similar to the existing DropSend (which someone…
jeremymcanally on HNOne more competitors (and this one is doing great) http://forgetbox.com you can read an interview (in french) of its founder : http://www.jaimelesstartups.fr/forgetbox/
corentino on HNSounds a lot like Air Drop on Lion or you can use sites like www.ge.tt Good luck!
jrose on HN
Name conflicts with existing DropSend product and trademark risk
From 2 comments
http://www.dropsend.com/ carsonified has a competing product with the same name and purpose, might want to consider a new name
riskish on HNNice idea of drag-dropping onto face icons. You defo need to change the name ASAP to avoid any trademark infringement issues though.
mendable on HN
Landing page has readability and typo issues
From 2 comments
If you want feedback on the landing page, the white text on the light green background is really hard to read. "That's ok. Just try it and you'll see ;)" and "Did we mention it's…
karolisd on HNa few typos: in the header, should be files not file. Sending a file[remove s] with DropSend couldn't be easier. Just drag n' drop the file on your contact[add ']s photo and…
CEONelson on HN
Requests
Change the product name
From 2 comments
http://www.dropsend.com/ carsonified has a competing product with the same name and purpose, might want to consider a new name
riskish on HNNice idea of drag-dropping onto face icons. You defo need to change the name ASAP to avoid any trademark infringement issues though.
mendable on HN
Support for window managers, no file manager, and keyboard-only use
From 1 comment
Qt ? No thank you... Maybe in a 64bit standalone version. BTW: * How this will work in some Window Manager like dwm ? * What if I have no file manager installed ? * Can I use…
joksnet on HN
Questions
Which technology was used for the cross-platform client
From 1 comment
That's quite like the idea I've been working on the last few weeks! My idea is like yours but for groups of people, more in a "newsgroup way". Which technology did you used for…
calculus on HN
Alternatives named
Kicksend
From 1 comment
I like the UI. Pretty innovative. But the product pitch sounds identical to the YC funded Kicksend (http://kicksend.com) and very similar to the existing DropSend (which someone…
jeremymcanally on HN
AirDrop
From 1 comment
Sounds a lot like Air Drop on Lion or you can use sites like www.ge.tt Good luck!
jrose on HN
ge.tt
From 1 comment
Sounds a lot like Air Drop on Lion or you can use sites like www.ge.tt Good luck!
jrose on HN
Forgetbox
From 1 comment
One more competitors (and this one is doing great) http://forgetbox.com you can read an interview (in french) of its founder : http://www.jaimelesstartups.fr/forgetbox/
corentino on HN