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tobin

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About tobin

i build things.

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    You say "dragging it up", I think "a reminder that we can do better". History is useful for understanding the present situation and trajectory. It gives us context. I can't specula…

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    Comment #8988551

    This past weekend I decided to put together a prototype of an idea I've been thinking about for a while and wanted to get some feedback. The service is called Founder Tap; a better…

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    Comment #4794774

    You're spot on that it's more rejection and not really failure. Like you said "learn. move forward." and that's exactly what I'm doing. (: I'll be back!

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    How Path 2.0’s iPhone App Implements Their Expandable Menu

    I came up with a quick example on how to add this neat little UI element to an iPhone app. I figure I'd share. It's also my first post to github.com (: Enjoy!

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    Comment #3033690

    That FogCreek post is spot on. In the end, while a great product name can really help, a products ability to engage it's users is really what matters most. I asked a friend of mine…

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    Comment #3033658

    I'm sure I'll get "schooled" on this here, but I keep wondering why Google didn't make a strong play for Sun Microsystems.

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    Comment #2935237

    Indeed, but I tried to be open with his own criticism on my response. Helping others understand how to work with others helps everyone and I am a developer who wants to bridge that…

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    Comment #2843569

    If the service has a members section that is used frequently, then I would suggest having a login at the most common landing pages on your site. I like the way it's currently done …

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    Comment #2843551

    Very slick! I like it a lot (: anything to improve HN is a + for me!

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    Knowing when to quit/stop working on your startup

    Shutting down your product or business is never easy, but this is an simple view on knowing how to determine when enough is enough.

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    Comment #70429

    First I'd like to say congrats and good luck to those who were selected to go to the next round! I'm sure this is going to be a very exciting, yet very nerveracking experience. For…