"Let me know how I can help" – a proposal to HN

Post by topcat31 » Fri, Apr 11, 2014, 3:14 PM UTC

rmc wrote: post #8

gk1 wrote: post #5

I'm still regularly amazed at the diversity of people who read and post on HN. There are artists, doctors, triathletes, cartoonists, real estate agents, veterans, vagabonds, marketers, ... And you may never know they're reading unless there's some catalyst to make the connection. A monthly HMO post can be that catalyst. And this can be the first. Just don't use this opportunity to purely pitch your product.

I wonder should there be a "Monthly non-Programmers chat" thread? Something where the conversation is by people/hackers who don't self-identify as programmers/sysadmins/techies to talk about things they are doing. It could give us programmers new insights.

Post by vincvinc » Fri, Apr 11, 2014, 3:15 PM UTC

Post by topcat31 » Fri, Apr 11, 2014, 3:17 PM UTC

pbhjpbhj wrote: post #12

When you say "local" I assume you mean local to Brooklyn, NY. Might have been wise to mention that. Framing does seem to be a dark art in the creative world. Framing local to where I am in the UK is expensive and there isn't anything [anymore] between the expensive, custom, wait-a-few-days, framing and IKEA. Perhaps I should try and make a robot-controlled cross-cutting mitre saw and start a new business.

Post by basicallydan » Fri, Apr 11, 2014, 3:19 PM UTC

gk1 wrote: post #7

basicallydan wrote: post #3

Just to clarify: a) You're suggesting that we start an HMO meme on Hacker News which clearly means "I'm looking for help, this is what I'm looking for help with" b) This post is the first one and it's your list of things? If so: Cool :) I can't help with any, but I thought that this clarification may help others. I was also wondering to myself: would this be a good idea for a monthly thread a la Jobs/Freelancers/Open…

> Articles like Tom's which include specific requests are probably the best format for such things. We don't want any information overload, right? But most people's articles will never make the homepage. By having one posts (like the jobs threads), you keep all the information in one place and it gets better visibility. It's the opposite of overload; it's consolidation. Also, those posts request a specific format (eg…

Post by topcat31 » Fri, Apr 11, 2014, 3:25 PM UTC

lhnz wrote: post #16

I've actually been working on an app to help create these serendipitous situations for a month. Exactly the same concept, but perhaps developed further. And for the record: I can help with JavaScript things and with honing your ideas. And I need help with JavaScripty things and honing my ideas. London-based if anybody wants to get in touch and discuss changing the world or just creating something awesome!