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Show HN: Non.io, a Reddit-like platform Ive been working on for the last 4 years

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Re: Show HN: Non.io, a Reddit-like platform Ive been working on for the last 4 years

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Post by twic »

Cool project! For something like this to succeed at Reddit's scale, it should stay snappy under load (which admittedly Reddit doesn't). So clicked through to Github to see what it's written in:

> Languages

> Shell 100.0%

I admired the absolute chadliness of this decision - until i realised this was just a top-level super-repo.

Re: Show HN: Non.io, a Reddit-like platform Ive been working on for the last 4 years

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Post by birracerveza »

Big mistake, I open non.io and I don't see content. I see you trying to sell me something. I haven't read a single word of it.

If this wants to be a "reddit like" platform, it needs to be like reddit and actually present content on its homepage.

Re: Show HN: Non.io, a Reddit-like platform Ive been working on for the last 4 years

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Post by benreesman »

root_axis wrote: post #36

Congrats on the hard work, and the idea is fine, but the problem is that tech like this is a cheap commodity in a massively oversaturated space, and without a hook that makes the platform exceptional (innovative/clever/beautiful design, unique aggregation features, inherently interesting content, reimagined user/content/moderation dynamics etc etc), this kind of thing is dead in the water because it lacks a network e…

I think a lot of this is exactly the kind of constructive critique the OP is looking for, and I upvoted your comment for being high-value.

But I’m currently working on being a little more diplomatic, and too often I regret throwing in low-signal “this is a tech demo” type summaries next to my substantial remarks.

I hope this comes off as “fellow user working on this” and not a person in a glass house with rocks.

Re: Show HN: Non.io, a Reddit-like platform Ive been working on for the last 4 years

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Post by 98codes »

root_axis wrote: post #36

Congrats on the hard work, and the idea is fine, but the problem is that tech like this is a cheap commodity in a massively oversaturated space, and without a hook that makes the platform exceptional (innovative/clever/beautiful design, unique aggregation features, inherently interesting content, reimagined user/content/moderation dynamics etc etc), this kind of thing is dead in the water because it lacks a network e…

100% -- I'm not creating an account if I can't use the app, demo the app, or otherwise get a proper idea of what I'm signing up for, in order to see if it'll be worth my time to begin with.

Re: Show HN: Non.io, a Reddit-like platform Ive been working on for the last 4 years

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Post by Springtime »

alexb_ wrote: post #23

I feel like having people get paid for upvotes is going to create a massive amount of bad incentives.

It might be feasible for a community centered on content creators as the site appears to showcase, though for much of Reddit there are all manner of posts including just OPs asking a random question which doesn't need to be monetized but which still would benefit from more eyeballs (via upvotes).

Re: Show HN: Non.io, a Reddit-like platform Ive been working on for the last 4 years

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Post by jacobkranz »

binkHN wrote: post #20

Make the API compatible with Reddit's and you'll have a bunch of third-party clients starting on day one!

This is why I've been so curious as to exactly what Reddit is really trying to do with this api change. If the point of Reddit is to consume content then the content itself (and the amount of it consumed) is really their business model so all actions should support that vs. getting people to arbitrarily be on their site. If your business is content, it shouldn't matter if it's a third-party app or if it's on your main site. I just cannot figure out the long-term logic behind this move (ofc short-term it's about $$ and their IPO but this'll hurt their model in the long-run)

Re: Show HN: Non.io, a Reddit-like platform Ive been working on for the last 4 years

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Post by bryan0 »

newman8r wrote: post #26

I wasn't able to register initially due to some password strength requirements that aren't written anywhere, and got errors without an explanation of why. Generally I would have bailed at this point but wanted to give your project a look. Good luck, I think it's a cool idea.

I just had this issue with lemmy today. caused me to bounce. maybe will try again later.

Re: Show HN: Non.io, a Reddit-like platform Ive been working on for the last 4 years

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Post by dbcurtis »

idiotsecant wrote: post #32

The idea of posters getting real money instead of fake internet points when their posts do well seems interesting, but maybe an unintentional experiment in unintended consequences. Moderation will be extremely important to prevent low-effort memes and content regurgitation and the like from saturating your main channels. Have you considered how you will encourage moderation and keep it free from the corrosive influen…

I really do love the idea. But in addition to the moderation risks others have mentioned, are you prepared to issue tax documents to every jurisdiction where you might be rendering payments?
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