As I write this it's at position 101. I suspect that it got flagged a bunch of times by ordinary HNers who don't like the semi-appropriation of the name. It doesn't need any censorship or action from moderators - 8 to 10 flags will hammer an item way off the front page.
Original Post: http://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=3955265
Alas...
Startups are damn hard. A support network needs to be fun, not a drag.
I was somewhat interested until I read that and got the impression that this seems like a glorified meetup group for web dev enthusiasts. I already know how to code. I am more interested in connecting with people who compliment me.
Right now it is a glorified meetup and support network. But it's also a "pact". Join and ship every week. Formalizing that and bringing together people who can uphold it is something I greatly desire and that's why I want NCombinator to exist and be successful.
We're very open to suggestions on how to make it better though. Had to start somewhere.
If they can't build it, they have nothing to do there, not early on anyway. A single developer who can design > business guy.
Keep it up!
"2) sales and marketing are usually vital for growing businesses?" sounds more like hostility against developers, as in marketing is some obscure dark magic?
Just kidding. The name is going to change, but the idea will remain intact.
Curious though how this would violate any terms of service.
Are you a cargo cult?
I think they should take on as one of their goals not to avoid being a cargo cult, but to simply be self aware if they are one. Just for the paradox.
