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by blackboxxx 15y ago
Oh heck, give it another shot. I found it awkward and tiring on the legs for about two weeks. Give yourself at least that amount of time.
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by blackboxxx 15y ago
It's worrisome you would ask a bunch of strangers what profession you should take up. We don't know you from Moses. We don't know if you like crossword puzzles, make your own maple syrup, or have a lisp. You need to write out a list of what
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by blackboxxx 15y ago
Mother Theresa once said: "When I look upon the masses I can do nothing. When I look upon the one, I can do something." Find someone to help. Help them. You have then changed the world for the better. Now do it again.
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by blackboxxx 15y ago
To make yourself more desirable to employers, I'd have personal projects that demonstrate your abilities. I'm a freelance writer slash "creative". I've been that way for over five years. I also have creative projects and those have been gen
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by blackboxxx 15y ago
Unfortunately, this scoring of comments and karma preys on my OCD and competitive personality. However, until I get psychological therapy from a certified professional, I kindly ask you vote me up. Thanks.
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by blackboxxx 15y ago
I'll bet Firefox's plump user base has shriveled up like a raisin since starting this updating schedule to version 7. Using Firefox is annoying. Simply activating the browser becomes this big update/check your plugins song and dance product
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by blackboxxx 15y ago
I'd hustle and follow Seth Godin's formula first. It will tighten your pitch and increase your understanding on how people use your product. With this information, your Adwords campaigns will be so much more effective.
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by blackboxxx 15y ago
http://sethgodin.typepad.com/seths_blog/2009/04/first-ten-.h...
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by blackboxxx 15y ago
Go towards your pain. Fix it, then share your solution with the world.
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by blackboxxx 15y ago
I like the app btw. It's fresh. I'll continue using it.
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by blackboxxx 15y ago
Add taxi drivers to the mix. I've got the theory hairdressers and taxi drivers have a better sense of the moods and attitudes of society than anyone, even politicians. In aggregate, their opinions and predictions might be a peek around the
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by blackboxxx 15y ago
I tried using BeOS back in the day, but it was a BeOtch to get the drivers working. Linux in it's many flavours ended up being enough to scratch my geek itch.
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by blackboxxx 15y ago
Pandora for snacks: awesome tagline and concept. This would make a great gift for kids (of all ages). One suggestion: change the look of your site. Add pictures of candies. Make my eyes burn from the hot neon colors. Turn up the fun dial on
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by blackboxxx 15y ago
I don't know of many, sorry. I think the time is ripe for a startup to own this market though.
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by blackboxxx 15y ago
I'm enthusiastically behind the ridesharing idea. It's ecologically intelligent, saves people money and the hassles of vehicle ownership, and with looming fuel price spikes/peak oil/economic uncertainty, I see it as a futureproof business.
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by blackboxxx 15y ago
YC is losing it's cool factor IMO. The startups are a letdown, especially this year. The ideas and business models are weaksauce. They're paraded out like rock bands but haven't earned that distinction with many of us. YC startups aren't ne
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by blackboxxx 15y ago
As a solo founder myself, I just want to congratulate you on launching what looks like an interesting and promising business. I'm particularly impressed you got the domain name housefed.com. Is there a story behind that? P.S. I'll definitel
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by blackboxxx 15y ago
This idea and business model fail to rock my universe, but it immediately rocketed to the top of the front page, so they must be doing something right.
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by blackboxxx 15y ago
On my iPhone, it redirects to a mobile version login page. No option to register, or to see what your app is about. Now I've got to get off my lazy ass and turn on my PC to even see what the hubbub is about. Please consider giving mobile vi
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by blackboxxx 15y ago
I've noticed that the YC funded startups this year are particularly derivative. I guess the safe(r) money in this glum economy is in iterative also rans. It's depressing though. There is no vision, courage or leadership from investor groups
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by blackboxxx 15y ago
I haven't used Hipmunk because Kayak has always delivered results quickly and painlessly. Hipmunk reminds me of Macro Economics in college, and how I had to extract so much information from lines on a graph. I'd break out in a cold sweat wh
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by blackboxxx 15y ago
Does YC invest in innovation? If so, why am I not seeing innovative startups? If not, is it because iterative 'also ran' stuff is a safer investment?
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by blackboxxx 15y ago
I agree with much that's been said already, but I'll add this: your friend needs a hug.
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by blackboxxx 15y ago
Another factoid on ants: typically, when a person spots an ant inside their residence, they assume the worst. They fear a swarming, thriving ant colony is breeding inside their home. This is almost never the case. Most species of ants live
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by blackboxxx 15y ago
The name "Leaky" is such an obviously lousy name, I'm suspicious it's a marketing ploy. Are you going to change your name a few weeks from now to get more ink from Techcrunch et al? It's the only reason my mind can fathom.
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by blackboxxx 15y ago
Be prepared to defend yourself startups. Put on your armor. Some with malice in their hearts will thrust daggers at you. Fight with strength and honor and the crowd will love you. Win the crowd and you will win your freedom. To those startu
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by blackboxxx 15y ago
Those sound like non-trivial features and you've convinced me to give Kicksend a go. Best of luck to you.
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by blackboxxx 15y ago
I'm going to look for the book at the library. If I can't find it there, I'll buy it. Thanks again Jason!
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by blackboxxx 15y ago
Okay, let me preface the following question with the admission I'm a complete jerk. Now that's out of the way, I'm wondering what makes me want to use Kicksend over Ge.tt or the half dozen other file transfer services? WTH makes you so spec
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by blackboxxx 15y ago
Do it on your own watch, not mine.

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