Ask YC: Review my startup

#1

Post by samwise » Wed, May 14, 2008, 5:41 PM UTC

We officially launched yesterday, and i wanted some constructive criticism from the community. Please keep it real and don't hold back.

Couple things to remember. We're aware that this idea is not totally original. We're not trying to solve a problem but merely provide a fun way to interact with friends using your social graph.

Drop me an e-mail if you want to PM me.

Ask YC: Review my startup
uliken.com

Re: Ask YC: Review my startup

#2

Post by apgwoz » Wed, May 14, 2008, 5:51 PM UTC

Well, it looks nice, but what am I supposed to do? Why should I vote for "me" and what the hell is a challenge? First time users need to know what's going on. I left after 30 seconds.

Re: Ask YC: Review my startup

#3

Post by jsjenkins168 » Wed, May 14, 2008, 6:06 PM UTC

apgwoz wrote: post #2

Well, it looks nice, but what am I supposed to do? Why should I vote for "me" and what the hell is a challenge? First time users need to know what's going on. I left after 30 seconds.

Agree. Looks awesome, but a super brief description of what its about would help.

Re: Ask YC: Review my startup

#4

Post by manvsmachine » Wed, May 14, 2008, 6:10 PM UTC

apgwoz wrote: post #2

Well, it looks nice, but what am I supposed to do? Why should I vote for "me" and what the hell is a challenge? First time users need to know what's going on. I left after 30 seconds.

Seems to be essentially a "Hot or Not" type app, essentially CommandShift3 but back to using people. My first thought is what incentive is there to participate? I guess those that submit pictures get bragging rights, which may be enough for some, but I see no motive for people to vote.

Re: Ask YC: Review my startup

#5

Post by boucher » Wed, May 14, 2008, 6:17 PM UTC

I suspect facebook will not approve of their logo appearing so prominently at the top right of the page.

Re: Ask YC: Review my startup

#6

Post by izak30 » Wed, May 14, 2008, 6:22 PM UTC

it's down.

Re: Ask YC: Review my startup

#7

Post by truebosko » Wed, May 14, 2008, 6:22 PM UTC

Getting a bunch of debug notices if I try to visit. It's a cute debug :)

Re: Ask YC: Review my startup

#8

Post by raju » Wed, May 14, 2008, 6:23 PM UTC

Tried to use it. Just got this...

"Notice: Constant APP_NAME already defined in /var/www/uliken.com/releases/20080514175006/config/app_config.prod.php on line"

I take it that was not part of the plan? :D

Will try again later.

Re: Ask YC: Review my startup

#9

Post by turkishrevenge » Wed, May 14, 2008, 6:45 PM UTC

manvsmachine wrote: post #4

apgwoz wrote: post #2

Well, it looks nice, but what am I supposed to do? Why should I vote for "me" and what the hell is a challenge? First time users need to know what's going on. I left after 30 seconds.

Seems to be essentially a "Hot or Not" type app, essentially CommandShift3 but back to using people. My first thought is what incentive is there to participate? I guess those that submit pictures get bragging rights, which may be enough for some, but I see no motive for people to vote.

There is a dedicated website section.

Re: Ask YC: Review my startup

#10

Post by rrival » Wed, May 14, 2008, 6:55 PM UTC

Was it TechCrunch that recently pointed to Zuckerberg's original notes on his pre-Facebook project as the source for uLiken's inspiration? Comparing the harvard kids in the facebook to farm animals on something like hot or not?