Show HN: textlaundry.com

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Post by massim » Mon, Sep 26, 2011, 8:07 PM UTC

Show HN: textlaundry.com
textlaundry.com

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Post by earlyriser » Mon, Sep 26, 2011, 8:17 PM UTC

I could pay for this. When did you launch it?

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Post by volandovengo » Mon, Sep 26, 2011, 8:20 PM UTC

nice job! nice design to streamline proofreading.

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Post by bigethan » Mon, Sep 26, 2011, 8:21 PM UTC

Without seeing any examples of improved text, my first thought was that an API/Wordpress/Gmail plugin would be awesome.

Though before I pay, it would be nice to see some examples of improved text.

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Post by bvrlt » Mon, Sep 26, 2011, 8:33 PM UTC

I was just wondering who were the "professional" editors. Some credentials might increase the trust in your service.

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Post by glimcat » Mon, Sep 26, 2011, 8:52 PM UTC

Only taking input by text box is pretty bad. You need to be able to accept common word processor file formats.

Targeting students is also ethically questionable. Planning to open a sideline where you help "proofread" math homework next?

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Post by jsavimbi » Mon, Sep 26, 2011, 8:56 PM UTC

Correct me if I'm wrong, but this is just a cobbled together CMS front-end with clip art icons and generic photos for what appears to be a proof-reading service, am I correct? Or am I missing some sort of technological breakthrough?

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Post by jsavimbi » Mon, Sep 26, 2011, 9:02 PM UTC

IP scanned after visiting this site.

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Post by dprice1 » Mon, Sep 26, 2011, 9:05 PM UTC

  > As a student, I couldn't stand my required english courses.
  > Textlaundry has helped me to improve my writing immensely
  > and now I'm getting fantastic grades. The best part was that
  > it was so cheap!  -- Lisa Paul

This quote led me to think that students who use this service are anti-intellectual lazy cheaters with tight fists. Ironically, the quote has at least one basic editing problem ("English")! This quote doesn't capture what professional editing is about. Surely there is a more positive way to express the value proposition.

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Post by glfafn » Mon, Sep 26, 2011, 9:27 PM UTC

Would be interested for such service but like others mentioned you need to add some examples of what you guys can do.