I went through the startups, but its really hard to make a decision from the description. I would suggest that the startups fill answers to the YC application form so there is more data and background to ask further questions.
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#222Earlier quoted context omitted.
That's fine, and for those who don't feel so gushy, there's a different thing you can do: simply re-read your comments and edit out anything that isn't nice. You can always set 'delay' in your profile to between 1 and 10 minutes to give yourself some editing time. Mine is 3.
I knew this thread would teach me something good. Had no clue about that feature. Might try it. Also, good comment upward in thread on seeing how people use this one with power difference. I might just watch at a distance to interfere less with the process. That's what I've been doing although not till now for the effect you mentioned.
I think you'd have a lot to offer the discussions in your areas of expertise.
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#223Earlier quoted context omitted.
I knew this thread would teach me something good. Had no clue about that feature. Might try it. Also, good comment upward in thread on seeing how people use this one with power difference. I might just watch at a distance to interfere less with the process. That's what I've been doing although not till now for the effect you mentioned.
I think you'd have a lot to offer the discussions in your areas of expertise.
Appreciate the feedback. There were a few interesting ones, esp gaming the system. I'll consider contributing something if next day is less exhausting. :)
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#225Hey everyone! I manage and run the Fellowship program at YC. I just want to build on top of what Dan wrote about being nice. We’re not asking you to do this because we think it’s good manners. We actually believe it’s the right way to think and act like the best investors. It’s easy to form some really bad habits when you sit in a position of power to judge the potential of a person, a team, an idea and their executi…
I'm somewhat concerned that, as far as I can tell, my application (https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=11442038) seems to be unlisted on the main index.
Could someone from YC please explain what's going on here?
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#226It would be nice if there was a link up top to filter the submissions similar to show/ask links.
Here is my submission: PaySQR - the new secure way to pay! https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=11444053
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#227We are working to fix mental healthcare by adding analytics and bringing the healthcare to the patient.
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#228Hey everyone! I manage and run the Fellowship program at YC. I just want to build on top of what Dan wrote about being nice. We’re not asking you to do this because we think it’s good manners. We actually believe it’s the right way to think and act like the best investors. It’s easy to form some really bad habits when you sit in a position of power to judge the potential of a person, a team, an idea and their executi…
I'm somewhat concerned that, as far as I can tell, my application ( https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=11442038 ) seems to be unlisted on the main index. Could someone from YC please explain what's going on here?
What do you mean by the main index? There isn't one yet that's specifically for Apply HN posts, but there should be soon.
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#229Great idea! Can we get a 'Apply HN' link added to the top menu bar as well? Would make participating in the community way easier
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#230Earlier quoted context omitted.
I'm somewhat concerned that, as far as I can tell, my application ( https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=11442038 ) seems to be unlisted on the main index. Could someone from YC please explain what's going on here?
What do you mean by the main index? There isn't one yet that's specifically for Apply HN posts, but there should be soon.
When I submitted it, it showed up under the "new" tab, but when I went to the front page of HN I couldn't find it no matter how many pages I went back, despite the fact that it was newer and had more points than other Apply HN submissions which were being displayed.
Perhaps I just missed it?