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Re: Show HN: NationBuilder, my startup just launched

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Post by mattdeboard »

ddkrone wrote: post #74
mattdeboard wrote: post #65

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See, here's the thing -- thinking the idea of feed aggregators is a dumb one, and a net negative to society is one thing. But shitting all over a guy's work by calling it a prank or a joke in a venue that is predicated on the value of small-time entrepreneurs taking gambles on their ideas... How do you think that is ok? Just to be clear, this guy didn't invent feed aggregators. There are a bajillion of them. You've g…

I have nothing against society but I do have something against the OP. Clearly he and his friends have the technical expertise to make something but instead of doing something worthwhile they have created another weapon for the spin doctors. And yes he will make millions because campaign managers these days manage more money than some hedge fund managers but the rest of us won't be better off because of it.

Then go to Reddit and bitch about it. This isn't the venue.

Re: Show HN: NationBuilder, my startup just launched

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Post by ddkrone »

mattdeboard wrote: post #81
ddkrone wrote: post #74

Earlier quoted context omitted.

I have nothing against society but I do have something against the OP. Clearly he and his friends have the technical expertise to make something but instead of doing something worthwhile they have created another weapon for the spin doctors. And yes he will make millions because campaign managers these days manage more money than some hedge fund managers but the rest of us won't be better off because of it.

Then go to Reddit and bitch about it. This isn't the venue.

May I point you to the etiquette guidelines for the proper way of shooing someone away. You have hurt my feelings by the blunt way you have expressed yourself.

Re: Show HN: NationBuilder, my startup just launched

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Post by jgilliam »

StavrosK wrote: post #76
jgilliam wrote: post #22

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Thanks for the feedback. We definitely struggled with the overall positioning at launch. Our initial target is political campaigns and non-profits, mostly because they know they need this kind of a tool, and the current options are ridiculously expensive. For them, it's all about coordinating volunteers and engaging people in every channel possible. But we also think, based on our background using political organizin…

Okay, I have no idea what the site is about, but it's beautiful. Who designed it?

Jesse Haff, he is amazing. http://3dna.us/about

Re: Show HN: NationBuilder, my startup just launched

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Post by ffumarola »

nigelsampson wrote: post #75
reso wrote: post #62

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I would second that feedback. I eventually figured out what you were talking about, but for the first minute or so I had no clue. I actually thought you might be a simulation game for a second! I know you don't want to pigeon-hole yourself into being "just" a tool for political organizations, but you really should get some sort of descriptive text up there.

Agreed, my initial thought was this was a sim-nation style game.

My thoughts, exactly. I thought it was a new creation of Nation States.

Re: Show HN: NationBuilder, my startup just launched

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Post by _sh »

epnk wrote: post #50

As far as the idea goes, I think it's great, and very polished. Nice work! I had a bit of a bad initial reaction when I heard the name, however, as it feels very imperialist and negative to me. Might just be me though, so just take it as a single datapoint. But my suggestion would be to look into names that are a little more positive.

'Nation-building' is one of the most positive activities a politician can engage in. I wish the politicians that govern me did more of it.

Re: Show HN: NationBuilder, my startup just launched

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Post by olalonde »

jgilliam wrote: post #22
spking wrote: post #3

Feedback: It wasn't immediately clear to me who this is for. A big headline telling me "Online Campaign Management for Civic Leaders and Candidates" would be helpful.

Thanks for the feedback. We definitely struggled with the overall positioning at launch. Our initial target is political campaigns and non-profits, mostly because they know they need this kind of a tool, and the current options are ridiculously expensive. For them, it's all about coordinating volunteers and engaging people in every channel possible. But we also think, based on our background using political organizin…

How about: Online Campaign Management for Candidates and Activists

Re: Show HN: NationBuilder, my startup just launched

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Post by vln »

epnk wrote: post #50

As far as the idea goes, I think it's great, and very polished. Nice work! I had a bit of a bad initial reaction when I heard the name, however, as it feels very imperialist and negative to me. Might just be me though, so just take it as a single datapoint. But my suggestion would be to look into names that are a little more positive.

I also like the idea and agree with you on the name. From the US point of view, when I hear nation building, I think of the conflicts in Vietnam, Iraq, Afghanistan, etc.

I also don't see how the name relates to non profits.

Re: Show HN: NationBuilder, my startup just launched

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Post by jkhaff »

StavrosK wrote: post #76
jgilliam wrote: post #22

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Thanks for the feedback. We definitely struggled with the overall positioning at launch. Our initial target is political campaigns and non-profits, mostly because they know they need this kind of a tool, and the current options are ridiculously expensive. For them, it's all about coordinating volunteers and engaging people in every channel possible. But we also think, based on our background using political organizin…

Okay, I have no idea what the site is about, but it's beautiful. Who designed it?

Me. Thank you! :)
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