Beanblabber

I am looking to expand my views and knowledge and want to know what essays YC recommends. As well as learn different essay styles of individual writers.

Varying views on the same subject, or similar views on different subjects. Anything is welcome.

Just looking for knowledge.

For example, I need an app that does this and this, but I don't know how to code. I would go to this website and post it saying what I want. Then a programmer could come along and fill that order.

I think it would be a good place for ideas as well as good inspiration for some projects.

Anyone know of such a place?

Preferably with an emphasized hands on approach.

I can't find any. The ones I know of aren't mailing lists anymore. Any help? Thanks.