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Google Reader Apocalypse Extremely Fucking Nigh

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Re: Google Reader Apocalypse Extremely Fucking Nigh

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Post by coolsunglasses »

rachelbythebay wrote: post #23
coolsunglasses wrote: post #12

Earlier quoted context omitted.

You'll have to let me know how getting ignored in two different mediums feels. Protip? Getting people to talk to you is another form of sales. Also, don't ask questions in public for which the answers that could cause them to get blacklisted in their field of choice. That's a pretty good way not to get an answer. Rachel tends to be a drive-by participant in this community. Look at the comment/post history and the pro…

Thank you for responding to the central point and not attacking the author's identity.

It wasn't about you at all, but your consistency is well noted.

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Post by hawkharris »

Many startups are trying to consolidate news and social media posts — to become, basically, a one-stop shop for users.

I understand that this offers greater convenience, but it also overlooks something people enjoy about the Internet. People like having different websites and services to check, with notifications unique to each one.

It's kind of like spreading out your Christmas presents instead of tearing them open all at once.

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Post by seldo »

I appreciate his position but I have trouble taking advice on UI from somebody whose blog is eye-burning neon green text on a black background and has been since 1995. We know you're l33t, Jamie, you are a living legend. Can I get a readable color scheme already?

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Post by FilterJoe »

While I share the author's frustration that Google Reader is going away, I don't get all the hostility toward Feedly. In just a few months' time, they've replicated by far the most important aspect of Google - serving as a backend for any front end reader that choose to use their API.

I too tried the Feedly iOS app and found it didn't suit my workflow and stylistic preferences. But I didn't need it. My favorite way of consuming news over the past couple years has been with Newsify, with Google Reader as back end. Now my favorite way continues to be Newsify, but with Feedly as back end. The transition was seamless.

My only 2 complaints are:

1) I was only able to import 1000 starred items into Feedly.

2) No search - but that's coming.

So - I wish I hadn't had to spend a dozen or two hours over the past few months evaluating alternatives to Google Reader. But I'm quite happy that Feedly stepped up to take Google Reader's place.

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Post by icelancer »

halcyondaze wrote: post #6

Who knows, the demise of Google Reader seems to be spawning a lot of cool projects and Show HN's. I don't think it's the end of the world...seems to be driving forward innovation.

I've tried most. Not a single one has 80% of the usability of Google Reader.

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Post by whyenot »

After waiting and waiting for Reeder to update their Mac version, I decided to go back to an old friend, NetNewsWire. It does not sync between devices, but that's ok for me. In fact, I kind of feel good about the fact that now there is no online entity keeping track of what feeds I subscribe to and what articles I read. ... well, if not none, at least one less entity keeping track.

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Post by 4a3f35b5a »

seldo wrote: post #33

I appreciate his position but I have trouble taking advice on UI from somebody whose blog is eye-burning neon green text on a black background and has been since 1995. We know you're l33t, Jamie, you are a living legend. Can I get a readable color scheme already?

Am I the only one who finds it hilarious that someone's complaining about UI of the source when the stuff under discussion already cleans up things for you and makes it readable?

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Post by yuhong »

coolsunglasses wrote: post #12
yuhong wrote: post #10

Earlier quoted context omitted.

I did (via the contact form), but no response was received.

You'll have to let me know how getting ignored in two different mediums feels. Protip? Getting people to talk to you is another form of sales. Also, don't ask questions in public for which the answers that could cause them to get blacklisted in their field of choice. That's a pretty good way not to get an answer. Rachel tends to be a drive-by participant in this community. Look at the comment/post history and the pro…

I was trying to figure out what went wrong at Google.
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