Dropbox acquires Loom (YC W12)

I think this is the first time in recent history that a company actually took care of its users after acquisition. Most of the time after the deadline to export your content, it's a big "fuck you" to the customer. At least Loom is making it easy to transfer content to Dropbox and is providing users with the same space on Dropbox as well free for a year. I can respect that.

Re: Dropbox acquires Loom (YC W12)

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Post by 0161 » Thu, Apr 17, 2014, 4:56 PM UTC

swanson wrote: post #2

In case you're playing the Acquisition Post Drinking Game: "It’s been a long road and we feel that we have come a long way in solving this problem. We are elated to announce the next step in this journey" "It’s been an immensely exciting journey and we are humbled by the support we received along the way." http://ourincrediblejourney.tumblr.com/

"We couldn't be happier."

"We look forward to this transition as the next step."

"As of today, we are no longer enrolling new users. "

"Existing users can continue to use our service until ..."

"We want to do whatever it takes to make any transition as smooth as possible."

"We have worked hard on our product and feel that our vision aligns perfectly with ..."

Re: Dropbox acquires Loom (YC W12)

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Post by tarr11 » Thu, Apr 17, 2014, 4:58 PM UTC

swanson wrote: post #2

In case you're playing the Acquisition Post Drinking Game: "It’s been a long road and we feel that we have come a long way in solving this problem. We are elated to announce the next step in this journey" "It’s been an immensely exciting journey and we are humbled by the support we received along the way." http://ourincrediblejourney.tumblr.com/

Also see http://www.reddit.com/r/shutdown/

Re: Dropbox acquires Loom (YC W12)

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Post by Dorian-Marie » Thu, Apr 17, 2014, 4:59 PM UTC

aashaykumar92 wrote: post #4

Seems like a strategic acquisition to help Carousel grow.

For those who don't know: https://www.carousel.com/

Re: Dropbox acquires Loom (YC W12)

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Post by smackfu » Thu, Apr 17, 2014, 5:04 PM UTC

Interesting that Loom was less expensive than Dropbox, even with the value add photo stuff.

Re: Dropbox acquires Loom (YC W12)

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Post by debt » Thu, Apr 17, 2014, 5:05 PM UTC

Awesome. Loom should consider changing that landing video image though on their homepage. It just...something seems...not right. Or maybe make that iPad more prominent.

I don't know.