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

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

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Post by kjkjadksj »

01HNNWZ0MV43FF wrote: post #38
temp3000 wrote: post #17

Earlier quoted context omitted.

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

So sell your house and buy that condo

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

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Post by nuancebydefault »

thsnyder wrote: post #2

Hi, A question others often ask me when I'm struggling with a decision is "will you regret it?" And that simple paradigm can make the answer clear. But sometimes, I'm not sure. Sometimes, it seems like the options are equivalent – 6 one, half a dozen the other. That got me curious about what other decisions people have made and whether they regret those decisions and why. So, I made Did You Regret It – a directory of…

I like it! As soon as the database has a bit more meat to it, above some critical mass offset, I think this service can prove useful. The comments/stories/rationales will be probably more valuable than the metrics, just like with HN comments!

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

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Post by falseprofit »

thsnyder wrote: post #32
jnnnthnn wrote: 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.

You could make it optional to grow users and then require it later

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

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Post by jaredliu233 »

This is an interesting concept to gather people's experiences and perspectives on major life decisions. The short, bite-sized format could make it an engaging read. However, the lack of nuance may limit the usefulness for those seeking more in-depth advice.
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