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Show HN: NoFile.io – A simple file storage site with lots of perks

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Re: Show HN: NoFile.io – A simple file storage site with lots of perks

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Post by oron »

GunlogAlm wrote: post #97
oron wrote: post #91

I'm operating DropJar.om and I can say it's a big headache. For some reason I keep getting DMCA notices from all kinds of lawyers and the occasional take down notice from police when ISIS videos are uploaded there. No income and tons of complaints. http://dropjar.com

There's a referral link in the lower right corner of your site. A few seconds after the page loads, clicking anywhere on the page takes you to hidemyass.com. I don't know if this was intentional on your part, but if so it's pretty deceptive.

Sorted!

Re: Show HN: NoFile.io – A simple file storage site with lots of perks

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Post by oron »

tokenizerrr wrote: post #101
oron wrote: post #91

I'm operating DropJar.om and I can say it's a big headache. For some reason I keep getting DMCA notices from all kinds of lawyers and the occasional take down notice from police when ISIS videos are uploaded there. No income and tons of complaints. http://dropjar.com

Wow, you are plugging your affiliate link hard on that iste.

sorted!

Re: Show HN: NoFile.io – A simple file storage site with lots of perks

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Post by GunlogAlm »

oron wrote: post #111
GunlogAlm wrote: post #97

Earlier quoted context omitted.

There's a referral link in the lower right corner of your site. A few seconds after the page loads, clicking anywhere on the page takes you to hidemyass.com. I don't know if this was intentional on your part, but if so it's pretty deceptive.

Sorted!

Awesome. :)

I know how difficult affiliate advertising can be, sometimes. Perhaps conventional ads would work better for the site?

Re: Show HN: NoFile.io – A simple file storage site with lots of perks

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Post by HomebrewCC »

Sir_Cmpwn wrote: post #106

I have some thoughts for you as someone who's done this before. I used to run a file hosting site called MediaCrush with a buddy of mine. It was moderately successful, but we ended up shutting it down. I later switched to a file host called pomf.se, which eventually was shut down as well. I wrote a blog post that sums up my thoughts on public file hosting: On the profitability of image hosting websites - https://drew…

I feel like WeTransfer has got this right. They have wonderful full page ads and are monetizing by selling premium accounts to corporates, which have the ability to change the ads to fit their branding. https://wetransfer.com

Re: Show HN: NoFile.io – A simple file storage site with lots of perks

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Post by [deleted] »

Sir_Cmpwn wrote: post #106

I have some thoughts for you as someone who's done this before. I used to run a file hosting site called MediaCrush with a buddy of mine. It was moderately successful, but we ended up shutting it down. I later switched to a file host called pomf.se, which eventually was shut down as well. I wrote a blog post that sums up my thoughts on public file hosting: On the profitability of image hosting websites - https://drew…

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Re: Show HN: NoFile.io – A simple file storage site with lots of perks

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Post by redm »

NoFile wrote: post #17
arekkas wrote: post #5

What's different to so-called 1-click hosters (rapidshare, mega, uploaded, ...)? What's your business model? How do you want to keep DMCA claims at bay? Does this work mobile?

What's different to so-called 1-click hosters (rapidshare, mega, uploaded, ...)? The main difference is that nearly all of these hosts specialize in a specific type of storage. As an example MEGA forces all users to client-side encrypt files before uploading which is useful for sensitive files, but it comes with the cost of incompatibilities with older browsers and devices which can't decrypt/download the files. Uplo…

Your post reads like someone who knows nothing about the difficulties or complexities of this space, the economics, what customers will or will not pay for, or the legalities associated. I've heard this same pitch (or a similar variant) many times in the past, and the result is always the same.

The most concerning aspect of your model is charging users for download speed. That might cause users to pay you, but it puts an incentive on business to host questionable content. Megaupload and Rapidshare were doing the same thing.

Re: Show HN: NoFile.io – A simple file storage site with lots of perks

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Post by oron »

GunlogAlm wrote: post #113
oron wrote: post #111

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Sorted!

Awesome. :) I know how difficult affiliate advertising can be, sometimes. Perhaps conventional ads would work better for the site?

I think full background ads like WeTransfer have would do it, but couldn't find an ad network that has them ... maybe an idea for another gig :-)

Re: Show HN: NoFile.io – A simple file storage site with lots of perks

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Post by scient »

NoFile wrote: post #69
orless wrote: post #65

I liked the service but I'm afraid it will end up like all the 1-click-hosters: as a storage for pirated content, blacklisted in most corporate networks. Few comments: Animated backgroud is very distracting. I'm constantly reacting to the new icons floating into the screen. Underlined "Or" in "Click Here Or Drag & Drop To Start Uploading" makes me think it's some kind of a link. Any reason to underline it? If I uploa…

The reasons to why NoFile won't become a storage site for pirated content is that uploaders aren't rewarded for downloads. "Animated backgroud is very distracting. I'm constantly reacting to the new icons floating into the screen." Another user pointed this out and a toggle for the animations will be added to the settings so that you can turn them off. 'Underlined "Or" in "Click Here Or Drag & Drop To Start Uploading…

So who do you think actually will use this site and for what? For pirated content there are tons of free torrent sites. For legit content Google Drive, Dropbox and many others offer very generous free to use packages. Why would I ever use a file sharing site like this instead?

Re: Show HN: NoFile.io – A simple file storage site with lots of perks

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Post by shostack »

oron wrote: post #102
GunlogAlm wrote: post #97

Earlier quoted context omitted.

There's a referral link in the lower right corner of your site. A few seconds after the page loads, clicking anywhere on the page takes you to hidemyass.com. I don't know if this was intentional on your part, but if so it's pretty deceptive.

That's part of trying to monetize it ... unsuccessfully, bu t I agree with your observation, I should take it down. They way it works right now is misleading.

Um... Isn't it downright against the TOS of that affiliate program? This is in line with every shady torrent site that hijacks clicks to force an affiliate link. Is this not outright cookie stuffing?

Re: Show HN: NoFile.io – A simple file storage site with lots of perks

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Post by atomi »

Sir_Cmpwn wrote: post #106

I have some thoughts for you as someone who's done this before. I used to run a file hosting site called MediaCrush with a buddy of mine. It was moderately successful, but we ended up shutting it down. I later switched to a file host called pomf.se, which eventually was shut down as well. I wrote a blog post that sums up my thoughts on public file hosting: On the profitability of image hosting websites - https://drew…

I also ran some file/image hosting sites in early 2000s and another reason not to do them is that people post the most vile content and moderating can cause ptsd.
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