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Interesting that however fast the startup world runs there are often ideas that are sat upon for years that still remain viable, without direct competitors comi

by mkeblx 14y ago

Interesting that however fast the startup world runs there are often ideas that are sat upon for years that still remain viable, without direct competitors coming on the market (and the idea still being one that is good). I bet it's a fairly common story of "I've been thinking about this for years and STILL no one has done it. Let's do this."

bonjourmr 14y ago
It seems that the domain was purchased before the idea (http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8141/7217323514_0acc02941b_o.png http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8141/7217323514_0acc02941b_o.p...) so I'm not sure this is the case in this particular instance.
- Timothee 14y ago
  No, the idea was formed in October 2009 (or maybe a bit before). The following screenshot of Gtalk logs shows that she knew it was for that specific idea.
  - bonjourmr 14y ago
    You could be right (http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7228/7217382732_b147182406_b.jpg http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7228/7217382732_b147182406_b.j...) but I guess it didn't sound concrete in the first chat log. Anyhoo, will be interesting to see how this develops further!
- joering2 14y ago
  the domains I am mostly proud of are: examinationunderoath.us [no plans], medicaresetaside.us [no plans], geektalk.info [minor project], binngle.com [search], onlinked.in [redirector], streamenizer.com [deadpooled streaming app for 4 video chats], thumbkissing.com [future apple app] what about you?
  - bonjourmr 14y ago
    I've bought a few domains (nothing special) for general ideas but I haven't had the time to polish off anything to do with them disappointed in self. Hopefully one day soon I can also Show HN, but for now, they can sit dormant while I appreciate others!
chexton 14y ago
reminds me of this blog post by patrick collison (pc) that i've always liked (it's stuck in my head, so there you go): http://patrickcollison.com/blog/2009/10/surprises http://patrickcollison.com/blog/2009/10/surprises

by mkeblx 14y ago

bonjourmr 14y ago

It seems that the domain was purchased before the idea (http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8141/7217323514_0acc02941b_o.png http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8141/7217323514_0acc02941b_o.p...) so I'm not sure this is the case in this particular instance.

Timothee 14y ago
No, the idea was formed in October 2009 (or maybe a bit before). The following screenshot of Gtalk logs shows that she knew it was for that specific idea.
- bonjourmr 14y ago
  You could be right (http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7228/7217382732_b147182406_b.jpg http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7228/7217382732_b147182406_b.j...) but I guess it didn't sound concrete in the first chat log. Anyhoo, will be interesting to see how this develops further!
joering2 14y ago
the domains I am mostly proud of are: examinationunderoath.us [no plans], medicaresetaside.us [no plans], geektalk.info [minor project], binngle.com [search], onlinked.in [redirector], streamenizer.com [deadpooled streaming app for 4 video chats], thumbkissing.com [future apple app] what about you?
- bonjourmr 14y ago
  I've bought a few domains (nothing special) for general ideas but I haven't had the time to polish off anything to do with them disappointed in self. Hopefully one day soon I can also Show HN, but for now, they can sit dormant while I appreciate others!

chexton 14y ago

reminds me of this blog post by patrick collison (pc) that i've always liked (it's stuck in my head, so there you go): http://patrickcollison.com/blog/2009/10/surprises http://patrickcollison.com/blog/2009/10/surprises