Slowly launching http://hackathonia.com to help organize, promote, and capture hackathons. Currently using with just one event, but would be awesome to gather feedback while continuing to improve the utility. Thanks.
First time organizing a hackathon for the upcoming SocialDevCamp Chicago (http://socialdevcampchicago.com). Lots of interest expressed in the event but struggling to get pre-registration for the Hackathon itself (to prepare network and get server space if necessary). Any HN suggestions for encouraging attendees to bring ideas out of the woodshed for the weekend? We have prizes, experienced coders available for guidance, and flexible guidelines already...Thanks.
Twitter downtime and glitches continue to plague users, prompting complaints and even a Twit-Out. The majority of users, including many power tweeters, are remaining loyal to Twitter because of the large audience and diverse conversations. Leaving twitter is leaving the cool crowd.
Rather than complain on Twitter during the few functional windows of time or chatter in the FriendFeed silo, maybe the Twitterverse should migrate to greener pastures. What is more important - the conversation or the platform for the conversation?
