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I appreciate effort and people showing us things. That said ... I don't want to login with a Google account to Submit the Developer Application . The HN account is not 24hrs old yet, there is no comment with this Show submission, only a link, the title appeals to a negative, yadda, yadda.
https://www.loom.com/share/2a3a8d3b4a79484d9f00db86ba08c925
> a group of 100 friendly, skilled, independent developers > Application Process > Submit the Developer Application > Phone Call (30 minutes) > Technical Interview (1 hour) All of this for some reason looks sketchy and suspiciously to me, domain name, website content made in 3 minutes, looks like "clever" attempt to collect recruitment data/profiles
https://www.loom.com/share/a01102a62c0c45ad8a5372585142db3f
shouldn't the community have some input into whom the community lets in though? It appears to be very top down and exclusionary rather than inclusive, im not sure how well that will work in building a social network.
My 2 cents, why a form and not simply request an introductory email? For the kind of people you seem to want to attract, independent developers, an application could be a turn off, I know it is for me anyway.
I like the idea, I don't like the process, seems too much like interviewing for a position imo, but I appreciate what you're trying to accomplish. My 2 cents, why a form and not simply request an introductory email? For the kind of people you seem to want to attract, independent developers, an application could be a turn off, I know it is for me anyway.
I think 100 is too big for what people seem to want. People get their questions answered and learn from others' successes and failures on sites like IH and HN. What they don't get is a personal connection and the sense that they are working together with others.
In order to provide this connection, the group or groups need to be small (probably less than 30 people). That way everyone can get to know each other and develop a deep understanding of the skill sets and projects of the other members. I think context is key.
In time, I hope this leads to trust and friendship. People start working together on projects and aren't afraid to hop on video calls and help one another.
If the groups are going to be small yet useful, members need to be carefully selected. They need to be smart and generous and bring a variety of skills. There has to be a filtering process. Interviews are scary, but they serve a purpose. Forms are useful for directing people to give relevant information.
If I was part of a group of this nature, I would prefer the others are qualified and engaging. Quality of experience and knowledge will make the groups all the more valuable.
I like the idea, I don't like the process, seems too much like interviewing for a position imo, but I appreciate what you're trying to accomplish. My 2 cents, why a form and not simply request an introductory email? For the kind of people you seem to want to attract, independent developers, an application could be a turn off, I know it is for me anyway.
My idea is morphing after getting feedback. I need to update the webpage. I think 100 is too big for what people seem to want. People get their questions answered and learn from others' successes and failures on sites like IH and HN. What they don't get is a personal connection and the sense that they are working together with others. In order to provide this connection, the group or groups need to be small (probably…
Maybe having some kind of intermediate level of membership/trust for the new comers? A little bit like motorcycle clubs, who have "friends of the club", "prospect" etc, not the best example but I hope you get the idea, which is to develop those relationship over a longer period of time than a simple application with a yes/no answer at the end like with a job application.
Food for thought.
I like the idea, I don't like the process, seems too much like interviewing for a position imo, but I appreciate what you're trying to accomplish. My 2 cents, why a form and not simply request an introductory email? For the kind of people you seem to want to attract, independent developers, an application could be a turn off, I know it is for me anyway.
My idea is morphing after getting feedback. I need to update the webpage. I think 100 is too big for what people seem to want. People get their questions answered and learn from others' successes and failures on sites like IH and HN. What they don't get is a personal connection and the sense that they are working together with others. In order to provide this connection, the group or groups need to be small (probably…