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Re: Show HN: Quetree – A Q&A site that is tree-based and hierarchical

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Post by kristiandupont »

jv22222 wrote: post #8

1) Well done for shipping! That is a huge achievement! 2) (For future projects) IMHO It's not advisable to work for "years" on a project without showing it to end users. It's basically a big guess. For best results make sure to start building your audience from the start. Even before you code anything. When you pick an idea to focus on, if you can't build some kind of list of people interested in it just from a landi…

You managed to articulate most of my thoughts in a much more constructive and encouraging fashion than I could. That’s inspiring, thank you!

Re: Show HN: Quetree – A Q&A site that is tree-based and hierarchical

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Post by schwanray »

gitgud wrote: post #3

Interesting project, so each question can spawn sub questions, is that the tree? Also looks good, but it's very hard to use on mobile.

Thank you kindly! Yes hopefully can build a mobile app soon! The current design did not lend itself easily to mobile screens.

Re: Show HN: Quetree – A Q&A site that is tree-based and hierarchical

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Post by mirimir »

schwanray wrote: post #2

Thank you for checking out our new site. We have worked really hard on this for a very long time (years) to bring you something very new and exciting. Included a video tour before posting here to HN so that you can view some of the main features without having to sign up. But please do sign up if you like as your engagement and opinion is highly valued! Thanks and have a great day!

It seems like a useful approach. But there's so little content so far that it's hard to tell. Could you perhaps say more about how this improves on Quora etc? Also, how will you handle moderation and verification?

Edit: I see that, as with Quora, users retain copyright to all of their content, and grant perpetual license to the site. Presumably, then, Quora users could migrate their answers to Quetree. But I'm not sure how corresponding questions could be handled.

Re: Show HN: Quetree – A Q&A site that is tree-based and hierarchical

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Post by raleighm »

Very cool - congrats on getting it in shape to present to the world.

Similar comment to others, but the visitor is left to wonder what a really excellent use of the site might look like. The thread w/ the largest number of posts[0] doesn't really get very far. The thread in the demo video is a bit hard to understand. If "B" were known by the OP, why would he ask a question as simple as 2+5? If "B" were unknown, wouldn't the question be what is "B" in the relevant domain (whatever domain that is)?

The video seems to show how the site might work, which has me interested. What would have me signing up would be a video showing how the site did work to really move some discussion forward.

Congrats again getting it out in the world. Best wishes as you continue to refine it.

[0] https://www.quetree.com/branchview/v67n

Re: Show HN: Quetree – A Q&A site that is tree-based and hierarchical

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Post by macspoofing »

I'm struggling to understand what you're going for and how this hierarchical Q&A format is supposed to work.

1) Your example in the video is too contrived.

2) I haven't seen one Q&A thread that actually illustrates your concept ... meaning others aren't getting it either.

Re: Show HN: Quetree – A Q&A site that is tree-based and hierarchical

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Post by pythonik »

Well done.

I have been thinking about commenting and debate platforms lately, mainly two aspects

a) How to map comments/arguments in a way that the system by design encourages healthy debate and at the same time remain very intuitive to read (and contribute) for not so regular user For example: I am big fan of http://en.arguman.org/ is great work in mapping argument but might not be easy regular naive internet users

b) How can platform ensure that majority which may be is in favor of certain side (of argument), it doesn't influence rational argument. I am referring to trolls. Example: http://kialo.com/ is a good implementation but arguments can be pulled to one's side by sheer majority.

Re: Show HN: Quetree – A Q&A site that is tree-based and hierarchical

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Post by schwanray »

raleighm wrote: post #14

Very cool - congrats on getting it in shape to present to the world. Similar comment to others, but the visitor is left to wonder what a really excellent use of the site might look like. The thread w/ the largest number of posts[0] doesn't really get very far. The thread in the demo video is a bit hard to understand. If "B" were known by the OP, why would he ask a question as simple as 2+5? If "B" were unknown, would…

This is what is so great about HN and the members here. You even went through the trouble of finding the longest thread. Thank you very much for your valuable input and for your kind wishes! Will try the best to refine the soonest and best we can. Please keep in touch through quetree.com/contact-us.

God bless HN and all its great members!

Thanks again and have a great day!

Re: Show HN: Quetree – A Q&A site that is tree-based and hierarchical

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Post by schwanray »

mirimir wrote: post #13
schwanray wrote: post #2

Thank you for checking out our new site. We have worked really hard on this for a very long time (years) to bring you something very new and exciting. Included a video tour before posting here to HN so that you can view some of the main features without having to sign up. But please do sign up if you like as your engagement and opinion is highly valued! Thanks and have a great day!

It seems like a useful approach. But there's so little content so far that it's hard to tell. Could you perhaps say more about how this improves on Quora etc? Also, how will you handle moderation and verification? Edit: I see that, as with Quora, users retain copyright to all of their content, and grant perpetual license to the site. Presumably, then, Quora users could migrate their answers to Quetree. But I'm not su…

Thank you very much mirimir for your profound comment. There are some differences with Quora - more emphasis on knowledge rather than celebrities to follow, less noise, discover new questions with new knowledge gain... There is a points system with medals and trophies for moderation and verification (also followup questions :) (Had the idea before Quora back in 2008). Please keep in touch through the contact-us page! You're awesome!
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