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Re: Show HN: I built a directory about big life decisions/regrets

#31

Neat idea! You might be able to deduplicate the list by converting the decisions to embeddings and running k-means clustering.

I like this idea! I could definitely see running an ML algo to cluster the Reasonings by keywords and then hide the shorter ones, with the assumption that the longer explanations are more in-depth.

Re: Show HN: I built a directory about big life decisions/regrets

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post #4

Interesting! You should consider making the email field optional: it’s unclear why it’s required, and maybe folks will be more comfortable sharing if it is optional.

Good point. I’ve gone back and forth. I don’t want comfortable sharing to turn into spammming.

Re: Show HN: I built a directory about big life decisions/regrets

#35

I think regrets are somewhat of a pointless exercise (that is, there are exceptions, but much fewer than seems to be the assumption) One takes a decision considering: 1. the best information available, 2. the sum total of your fears and complexes. 3. sometimes picking a choice without a clear cut set of criteria to make an informed decision. Years later, what's the point regretting it? It means that you are now perha…

Great point. So, if you do regret something, just write your feelings down on the website and let it go;)

Re: Show HN: I built a directory about big life decisions/regrets

#37

I think regrets are somewhat of a pointless exercise (that is, there are exceptions, but much fewer than seems to be the assumption) One takes a decision considering: 1. the best information available, 2. the sum total of your fears and complexes. 3. sometimes picking a choice without a clear cut set of criteria to make an informed decision. Years later, what's the point regretting it? It means that you are now perha…

you are right. I’m going to copy this for future reference. Thanks

Re: Show HN: I built a directory about big life decisions/regrets

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post #14

I'd add inverse options. E.g. I decided to not buy a house and now I'm regretting it. The reason is rent was cheap in my area. Now it's ~3x the past bank interest. I was creditworthy at all times but chose to avoid unnecessary expenses, lol.

I don’t regret buying a house but I assumed I would. The great house price crash was waiting for me to buy, so I thought… still it is a shallow win to see others suffering with rent prices.

I do regret it, wish I'd bought a condo. Lawns are bogus and I don't need 4 external walls

Re: Show HN: I built a directory about big life decisions/regrets

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post #14

I'd add inverse options. E.g. I decided to not buy a house and now I'm regretting it. The reason is rent was cheap in my area. Now it's ~3x the past bank interest. I was creditworthy at all times but chose to avoid unnecessary expenses, lol.

Well, I'm not sure I agree that you can draw conclusions like that if you don't take an action. Or maybe more accurately, it may not help others to know that you regret not buying a house. You're writing based on part of the financial side of the decision. Some people don't like the time and money they have to put into maintenance of a house. Taxes, insurance, and maintenance costs are all rising. Some people are surprised how much they like the freedom of doing what they want with their house. You only learn those things by going through the experience.
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