HN question: at the moment, this post has 31 pts in 1 hour and is on the 2nd page. Why other posts with less points are on the first page? E.g., post with 28 pts 5 hours ago (4-Die Chess). Edit: typo
valid question!
Toptal trying to sue us for saying there are Toptal alternatives that cost less
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#12HN question: at the moment, this post has 31 pts in 1 hour and is on the 2nd page. Why other posts with less points are on the first page? E.g., post with 28 pts 5 hours ago (4-Die Chess). Edit: typo
this is want Ryan Breslow was complaining about as well. How his posts again Stripe got de-ranked by HN
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#13Is this the same Toptal that
1. advertises the "top 3% of freelance talent" on its home page
2. on an inside page says that what that really means is roughly the top 3% of freelancers who apply to join Toptal
3. on the same inside page states that it rejects nearly 3/4 of those applicants at the first step for unsuitable language/communication/personality before they start testing for technical ability
4. also on the same page advertises that applicants will need to complete a 1-3 week test project before being allowed to join their network in addition to passing various earlier screens?
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#14HN question: at the moment, this post has 31 pts in 1 hour and is on the 2nd page. Why other posts with less points are on the first page? E.g., post with 28 pts 5 hours ago (4-Die Chess). Edit: typo
check this one ;
https://share.getcloudapp.com/xQuwG0K7
it's ranking above this post as well.
it's a funny algorithm
Re: Toptal trying to sue us for saying there are Toptal alternatives that cost less
#15Never heard of Toptal before, but I sure won't be using their services now. The Streisand effect is not to be underestimated...
Have never used but seen their name quite often as an ad in reddit app. Feels like 1 out of 3 times I see them.
On a related note does anyone happen to know how you can filter LinkedIn's job lists to exclude specific advertisers? The promoted entries already make the lists frustrating to use if you're seriously looking to make a move but then certain brands including Toptal seem to list dozens of generic roles at once that just get in the way. It's almost annoying enough to give up on LinkedIn entirely but every now and then something actually worthwhile does show up on those lists for me so I'd prefer to just reliably filter out the items that have no interest for me.
Re: Toptal trying to sue us for saying there are Toptal alternatives that cost less
#16Is this the same Toptal that 1. advertises the "top 3% of freelance talent" on its home page 2. on an inside page says that what that really means is roughly the top 3% of freelancers who apply to join Toptal 3. on the same inside page states that it rejects nearly 3/4 of those applicants at the first step for unsuitable language/communication/personality before they start testing for technical ability 4. also on the…
They have quite a reputation, like this The Information piece;
https://www.theinformation.com/articles/at-booming-toptal-no...
Re: Toptal trying to sue us for saying there are Toptal alternatives that cost less
#17Is this the same Toptal that 1. advertises the "top 3% of freelance talent" on its home page 2. on an inside page says that what that really means is roughly the top 3% of freelancers who apply to join Toptal 3. on the same inside page states that it rejects nearly 3/4 of those applicants at the first step for unsuitable language/communication/personality before they start testing for technical ability 4. also on the…
The one and the same!
Re: Toptal trying to sue us for saying there are Toptal alternatives that cost less
#18One word: SLAPP. See: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SLAPP
Precisely what they’re attempting with us. But we won’t give into their fear tactics. They can throw SLAPP suits all they want. I say bring it on!
I was also getting at the possibility of a SLAPP countersuit. I don't know where you are but your state might support them. In California there is the California Anti-SLAPP Project which you could look up.
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#19Okay, ignoring how obviously this is a frivolous lawsuit and likely covered under anti SLAPP laws, it's scummy as hell nonetheless, and shows how terrified the folks at Toptal are of competition. This is one company whose services I certainly won't be using now, even if I did find a use case for their product.
Re: Toptal trying to sue us for saying there are Toptal alternatives that cost less
#20Never heard of Toptal before, but I sure won't be using their services now. The Streisand effect is not to be underestimated...
Not that you or I could afford them to begin with ¯\_(ツ)_/¯