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Re: Show HN: Simon.Says.do – easy way to dispatch tasks to 1 to many

#21
After reading the PDF file and comments here I still don’t get the advantage, except having the task management functionality as a cool URL . Isn’t this a function of project management tools? Can’t I even perform this function using generic tools such as twitter? Would you mind to provide a use case or a scenario to clarify? Thanks.

Re: Show HN: Simon.Says.do – easy way to dispatch tasks to 1 to many

#22

I was confused. There should be a clearly visible video explaining it in 30 seconds. Explaining why it exists, how it works and what it does; the problem, the solution. The WHY is missing - WHY do you offer it? Why does it exist? - WHY should I care? - WHY should I be a part of what you do? - WHY do I need it? Related: "Start With Why" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qp0HIF3SfI4 Besides that I wish your project all th…

The why is to give the internet muscles! Make us do stuff, rather than "retweet" & like...

Re: Show HN: Simon.Says.do – easy way to dispatch tasks to 1 to many

#23
post #21

After reading the PDF file and comments here I still don’t get the advantage, except having the task management functionality as a cool URL . Isn’t this a function of project management tools? Can’t I even perform this function using generic tools such as twitter? Would you mind to provide a use case or a scenario to clarify? Thanks.

Simpler than project management (no calendar, very few options) and less verbose than email: yes/no task accepted or rejected.

Re: Show HN: Simon.Says.do – easy way to dispatch tasks to 1 to many

#24
post #21

After reading the PDF file and comments here I still don’t get the advantage, except having the task management functionality as a cool URL . Isn’t this a function of project management tools? Can’t I even perform this function using generic tools such as twitter? Would you mind to provide a use case or a scenario to clarify? Thanks.

Use case eg.: a Startup office is inundated by Sandy, I ask my team, friends (people I can ask for help in my contacts) to bring brooms + a pump +... now! and I want to have instant feedback if somebody takes care of it, who, or how many, and who can not do it. Them, just click yes or no.

Re: Show HN: Simon.Says.do – easy way to dispatch tasks to 1 to many

#25

I like the design and the ux. Task management is a pain in the backside and I'm still searching for something that will actually work for me, for both my personal to-dos and the organizations and groups that I help manage. I do agree with jeffclark that it would be a great improvement to better communicate the pain it solves and who it's for like smack bang at the top of the frontpage e.g. "Awesome task distribution…

It's just the start. In any case cheers for your input. "Awesome task distribution for teams" is right on.

Re: Show HN: Simon.Says.do – easy way to dispatch tasks to 1 to many

#26
post #21

After reading the PDF file and comments here I still don’t get the advantage, except having the task management functionality as a cool URL . Isn’t this a function of project management tools? Can’t I even perform this function using generic tools such as twitter? Would you mind to provide a use case or a scenario to clarify? Thanks.

Use case eg.: a Startup office is inundated by Sandy, I ask my team, friends (people I can ask for help in my contacts) to bring brooms + a pump +... now! and I want to have instant feedback if somebody takes care of it, who, or how many, and who can not do it. Them, just click yes or no.

This looks promising guys, good luck.

Re: Show HN: Simon.Says.do – easy way to dispatch tasks to 1 to many

#27

While I appreciate a minimalist homepage/landing page/whatever, it would probably be a good idea to state what problem this product solves. Or even what it does.

I second this. I understood what it does, but the why? (benefit) is not clear.

Re: Show HN: Simon.Says.do – easy way to dispatch tasks to 1 to many

#28
post #27

While I appreciate a minimalist homepage/landing page/whatever, it would probably be a good idea to state what problem this product solves. Or even what it does.

I second this. I understood what it does, but the why? (benefit) is not clear.

Think of it as my Fireman "Golf11" channel that was giving us orders that we could fulfill or reject (bcs busy). A civilian channel complementary to 911 would be helpful in "war time" (Sandy) or in peace time ("bake some cakes for School party")
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