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Re: Ask HN: How much would you pay to solve the largest problem you face?

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Post by orionblastar »

collingreen wrote: post #11
orionblastar wrote: post #6

Earlier quoted context omitted.

My email is orionblastar@gmail.com Here is a definition of my mental illness: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/schizoaffecti... Here is some more: https://www.bridgestorecovery.com/schizoaffective-disorder/l... Employers do not like me having it because it makes it harder to do work and some days are worse than others. Management just doesn't understand my mental illness so I am on disability because I…

Your condition sounds really challenging. I'm sorry you have to suffer from it and I truly wish you well.

Thank you not everyone is understanding. Less than half a percent of the population in the USA suffers from it so it isn't a priority for doctors to treat and cure. I am on psychiatric medication for it but it makes me drowsy.

Re: Ask HN: How much would you pay to solve the largest problem you face?

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Post by busymom0 »

the__alchemist wrote: post #14

40, single, can't get past the first date. "Don't feel the spark/connection" etc. Things aren't about to get easier. Below-avg attractiveness but not horrible, tall, in-shape. Nerdy hobbies. (Think engineering etc, vice DnD). Would pay $$$ to solve this.

Maybe ask them after without coming across as desperate? Something like:

"Thanks for being honest and I wish you the best with your search.

If you have a moment, would you be able to give me a few suggestions on how I could improve? Is it something obvious I can work on but just not aware of? Like my breath stinks? Or clothes don't fit properly? Or I come off as rude or closed off? Of course, no pressure to answer. Just trying to figure out how I can improve myself. Thank you."

Re: Ask HN: How much would you pay to solve the largest problem you face?

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Post by the__alchemist »

busymom0 wrote: post #22
the__alchemist wrote: post #14

40, single, can't get past the first date. "Don't feel the spark/connection" etc. Things aren't about to get easier. Below-avg attractiveness but not horrible, tall, in-shape. Nerdy hobbies. (Think engineering etc, vice DnD). Would pay $$$ to solve this.

Maybe ask them after without coming across as desperate? Something like: "Thanks for being honest and I wish you the best with your search. If you have a moment, would you be able to give me a few suggestions on how I could improve? Is it something obvious I can work on but just not aware of? Like my breath stinks? Or clothes don't fit properly? Or I come off as rude or closed off? Of course, no pressure to answer. J…

This is fantastic!

Re: Ask HN: How much would you pay to solve the largest problem you face?

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Post by muzani »

busymom0 wrote: post #22
the__alchemist wrote: post #14

40, single, can't get past the first date. "Don't feel the spark/connection" etc. Things aren't about to get easier. Below-avg attractiveness but not horrible, tall, in-shape. Nerdy hobbies. (Think engineering etc, vice DnD). Would pay $$$ to solve this.

Maybe ask them after without coming across as desperate? Something like: "Thanks for being honest and I wish you the best with your search. If you have a moment, would you be able to give me a few suggestions on how I could improve? Is it something obvious I can work on but just not aware of? Like my breath stinks? Or clothes don't fit properly? Or I come off as rude or closed off? Of course, no pressure to answer. J…

I do give feedback when they ask for it, but it ends up with a foot on the door. "But I'm not like that! But I can change! But your breath stinks too!!"

Re: Ask HN: How much would you pay to solve the largest problem you face?

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Post by muzani »

the__alchemist wrote: post #14

40, single, can't get past the first date. "Don't feel the spark/connection" etc. Things aren't about to get easier. Below-avg attractiveness but not horrible, tall, in-shape. Nerdy hobbies. (Think engineering etc, vice DnD). Would pay $$$ to solve this.

I do chatbots focused on interesting conversations. Not specifically to solve this; it's just that I find most conversations dull and I'm the kind of person who would marathon Sorkin/Tarantino just to listen to people talk.

Would you be interested in an open ended first date sim? It could be voice so you get used to voice; one issue I have is I can type well but the brain circuits don't trigger the same way when talking.

Possibly start with an interested date at lower difficulty - someone who asks you the questions and coaches you into interesting answers. Then ramps up to shy/unfriendly where you have to work to get them engaged.

Re: Ask HN: How much would you pay to solve the largest problem you face?

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Post by busymom0 »

the__alchemist wrote: post #23
busymom0 wrote: post #22

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Maybe ask them after without coming across as desperate? Something like: "Thanks for being honest and I wish you the best with your search. If you have a moment, would you be able to give me a few suggestions on how I could improve? Is it something obvious I can work on but just not aware of? Like my breath stinks? Or clothes don't fit properly? Or I come off as rude or closed off? Of course, no pressure to answer. J…

This is fantastic!

Be ready to hear things you may not like but hopefully it gives you something to work and improve on. Regardless of whether they say something offensive or rude, thank them for taking the time to respond and don't try to argue with them. Wishing you the best.

Re: Ask HN: How much would you pay to solve the largest problem you face?

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Post by busymom0 »

muzani wrote: post #25
busymom0 wrote: post #22

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Maybe ask them after without coming across as desperate? Something like: "Thanks for being honest and I wish you the best with your search. If you have a moment, would you be able to give me a few suggestions on how I could improve? Is it something obvious I can work on but just not aware of? Like my breath stinks? Or clothes don't fit properly? Or I come off as rude or closed off? Of course, no pressure to answer. J…

I do give feedback when they ask for it, but it ends up with a foot on the door. "But I'm not like that! But I can change! But your breath stinks too!!"

Yes that's where you gotta embrace whatever feedback they give even if you think it doesn't apply to you. Thank them for taking the time to respond and move on without arguing back.

Re: Ask HN: How much would you pay to solve the largest problem you face?

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Post by OccamsMirror »

muzani wrote: post #26
the__alchemist wrote: post #14

40, single, can't get past the first date. "Don't feel the spark/connection" etc. Things aren't about to get easier. Below-avg attractiveness but not horrible, tall, in-shape. Nerdy hobbies. (Think engineering etc, vice DnD). Would pay $$$ to solve this.

I do chatbots focused on interesting conversations. Not specifically to solve this; it's just that I find most conversations dull and I'm the kind of person who would marathon Sorkin/Tarantino just to listen to people talk. Would you be interested in an open ended first date sim? It could be voice so you get used to voice; one issue I have is I can type well but the brain circuits don't trigger the same way when talk…

This is definitely cyberpunk dystopian response.

Lonely? Why not talk to machines?

Grim.

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