Ask HN: Would you really use this on a girl?

#1

Post by osmoses » Fri, Jul 25, 2008, 4:04 PM UTC

I saw this startup up on Thrillist - mydropcard.com - do you see people actually pulling out cell phones to send contact details?

Re: Ask HN: Would you really use this on a girl?

#2

Post by markbao » Fri, Jul 25, 2008, 4:14 PM UTC

It could get more mainstream as more dynamic information can be shared via "dropcards" than on business cards. I think it's a pretty good idea, but I would prefer business cards.

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#3

Post by byrneseyeview » Fri, Jul 25, 2008, 4:29 PM UTC

If someone is working with business cards and gadgets, they really need to try it in Japan. Business cards are extremely important there, but they have many early adopters in the population, too. See http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Meishi for more information.

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#4

Post by iamdave » Fri, Jul 25, 2008, 4:37 PM UTC

Well, I think this is a great idea if you consider the importance of business card against the idea that the business card holds all this contact info that you're going to get anyway.

Re: Ask HN: Would you really use this on a girl?

#5

Post by TransientMuse » Fri, Jul 25, 2008, 6:10 PM UTC

Aren't they using the same shortcode as chatterous.com?

Re: Ask HN: Would you really use this on a girl?

#6

Post by apollo » Fri, Jul 25, 2008, 7:08 PM UTC

No

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#7

Post by drandall » Fri, Jul 25, 2008, 9:24 PM UTC

TransientMuse wrote: post #5

Aren't they using the same shortcode as chatterous.com?

It's running on TextMarks probably until they can spring for a shortcode.