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BlueSkies

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    Need beta testers for SocialCafe iPhone App

    I completed a first version of a new iPhone app that I've been working on called the SocialCafe and would like to get some beta tester feedback before I release. It's all set up wi…

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    Comment #1193739

    1. Part time since May 2008. Full time since June 2009. 2. Never applied. 3. Not yet. Hope to seek Angel funding soon. 4. http://www.social.com Would actually be interested in a co…

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    How much equity for a Super Advisor?

    I'm in the process of starting a company dealing with social media and marketing. I've been working with a marketing advisor on a trial basis for several months. He has turned out …

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    Ask HN: Incorporation and 83B election timing prior to funding

    I am not yet incorporated, but will be doing so soon. My question is how far in advance of a funding event do I need to incorporate and file an 83B election in order to pay tax upf…

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    Comment #1067912

    Adding clickable link http://www.social.com/

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    Social.com launches

    I just completed the launch of a new site at Social.com. This is a collection of the same tools (bookmarklet, WP plugin, widget, Google Reader integration) that was formerly called…

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    Comment #883456

    I like the concept and the sign-up was easy. I noted that you can't run a test until you first save it, even though there is a Run button. You may wish to make this piece a little …

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    Comment #466637

    I started my search by looking at the providers that offered certificates accepted by Firefox and Internet Explorer. My next level of filtering was to look at cost and the ability …

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    Comment #466622

    I spent a lot of time at the beginning of my project (bigtweet.com) writing some unit tests in the Perl Catalyst environment. I think that it was very worthwhile at the time while …

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    Comment #383642

    Nice point about the page not working without Javascript - making it friendlier to those with it turned off. UserVoice is a customer service site. I'm seeing it used more often and…

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    Comment #383575

    BigTweet can already do this! The short URL is automatically created. If you check the checkbox "Automatically append short URL of current page" then the text area is automatically…

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    Comment #383552

    Okay - I see your point now. If BigTweet were to ever develop into a more powerful application, I would need to get away from its image as a bookmarklet. Thanks!

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    Comment #383514

    Doesn't it depend on what is behind the bookmarklet? In this case the bookmarklet is launching an application within the web page the user is browsing. Does it matter that the (Big…

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    Comment #383373

    I did setup an account @bigtweet but do most of my twittering @scott_carter

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    Comment #383187

    No offense taken :) I'm a back-end programmer without much UI experience. I was trying for a simplistic layout. Any specific suggestions are appreciated. Thanks!

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    Comment #383082

    As I improve the application, would it be reasonable to mark some features as "pro", but not charge for them yet? The idea is to let users know that these particular features are f…

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    Ask HN: Launched my free app, now what?

    I just recently launched my free Twitter bookmarklet app called BigTweet http://bigtweet.com and got my first review http://bit.ly/TiPs I'm interested in pursuing the freemium mode…

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    Please review BigTweet - bookmarklet app for Twitter

    I just launched my first Twitter application called BigTweet (http://bigtweet.com) which installs as a bookmarklet. It lets you choose between a 140 or 280 char limit, include spec…

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    Comment #341339

    I highly recommend Moniker.com. They have an excellent record on domain security (more to say about that) and are priced reasonably. I think I pay $8/year for registration and $1/y…

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    Comment #301456

    I'm planning on being at WebInno on Monday. Would love to connect with anyone that would like to chat. I really enjoyed the last couple I attended. I was aware of Ignite Boston, bu…

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    Seeking Co-Founder for Social.com Startup (Greater Boston)

    I'm seeking a co-founder in the Greater Boston area to help me startup a company at Social.com (not related to the current web site). My plan is to offer consumer microblogging ser…

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    Ask HN: Any HN meetups in Greater Boston Area? WebInno anyone?

    I was wondering if there were any regular meetups from HN in the Greater Boston Area? Is anyone planning on attending the WebInno event on July 15th (www.webinnovatorsgroup.com)? I…