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Offer HN: Will Work For Karma

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Offer HN: Will Work For Karma

#1
Hi,

HN has always been there for me when I needed advice, and for a long time I have pondered about a way to give back to this wonderful community. Today, I've finally figured out how to do that.

One thing that I've consistently noticed is that most hackers struggle a great deal to write/refine pitches, blog posts, documentation, support emails and their ilk. Further, I really do think that the founders should worry more about their code and customers than figuring out the site content.

At the same time compelling insights into the product are important. If the writer doesn't get your vision, then it really doesn't matter which side of greatness they fall into. After all how can you communicate, when you don't know what you're communicating about?

So, I'm willing to do this for you. I'm willing to write whatever you throw at me and I am desperate to give you hard feedback. Moreover, I don't want money for it. Good karma in ever sense of the word will do.

Thank you for reading this.

P.S. - I'm perfectly willing to do stuff even if it doesn't involve writing. Just email me at yesthisisananonymousid@gmail.com and let me know.

Re: Offer HN: Will Work For Karma

#4
post #2

Who are you?

I prefer to stay anonymous due to personal reasons. Yes, I talk extremely openly and honestly, but it's a bit too hard to trace it all down to me.

On the other hand, who I am has little or nothing to do with how I can help you, and I want to keep it that way, for now. I know that this might seem foolish, but there are compelling, practical reasons behind it.

I request anyone reading this not to breach my privacy. I've made that offer in good faith and it would be heart breaking to face something like that.

Thank you.

Re: Offer HN: Will Work For Karma

#5
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post #2

Who are you?

I'm sure she wants to remain anonymous judging by her email. It's a great offer, btw. I'd feel way too guilty for her like that though. Edited: Sorry!

Oh and don't feel guilty at all. I've gotten my share out of this equation and this offer is my way of paying back.

edit: no worries. That's a side effect of anonymity.

Re: Offer HN: Will Work For Karma

#6
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Who are you?

I prefer to stay anonymous due to personal reasons. Yes, I talk extremely openly and honestly, but it's a bit too hard to trace it all down to me. On the other hand, who I am has little or nothing to do with how I can help you , and I want to keep it that way, for now. I know that this might seem foolish, but there are compelling, practical reasons behind it. I request anyone reading this not to breach my privacy. I'…

I vouch for todayiamme's valid reasons to be anonymous.
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