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Re: Dear jetBlue...

#51

Post by pyre »

deltaqueue wrote: post #47
pyre wrote: post #42

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Why the down-modding? His comment isn't even relevant. > Not only is this chick completely irresponsible, but this "trip" is a joke. The 'chick' that spent her last bit of money on plane ticket was someone that the two creators of that site met on a plane trip, not someone who is embarking on this journey. If you're referring to the two creators of that site, then how is this 'experiment' (though I use the term loose…

Breaking down my 300-character comment about something that shouldn't even be on HN? I'm bored, but I'll keep it tweetably succinct. Alaska managed large sums of money, but could not manage her own. Irresponsible. You're right, movies are often good indicators of how interesting real life is. Social networking was just a hyperbolic adjective in my (critical) remarks about modern marketing. So that this comment isn't…

> Alaska managed large sums of money, but could not manage her own. Irresponsible.

I don't see anything on that site mentioning that the woman in the story is Alaska Miller. Seems more like an example of the type of 'interesting people' they want to meet during this adventure.

> You're right, movies are often good indicators of how interesting real life is.

Fact is often stranger than fiction.

> 1. This shouldn't be on HN because this is neither interesting nor hacker-related.

The marketing angle seems related to startups. At least more so than conspiracy theories about Russian ship and missiles to Iran.

Re: Dear jetBlue...

#52

Post by kingsley_20 »

fnid wrote: post #19
dannyr wrote: post #18

So they are asking for JetBlue to give them special treatment? They booked 43 flights in 30 days. How about cutting their flights in half so that they are less likely to miss one? I wonder what their backgrounds are that would make them good resource to interview JetBlue passengers and make them deserving of special treatment from JetBlue.

Yeah, so they put up a website, why would the CEO of a large company want to meet with them? I'm not saying he won't, but I don't see any value proposition mentioned on the site. If I were the CEO, I'd be thinking they're going to ask for even more after we have just exchanged 43 flights for $600? Talk about give an inch and they'll want a mile!

Are you trying to imply that the vapid exuberance of "social media consultants" is not reward enough? Shame on you, sir.

Re: Dear jetBlue...

#53

Post by antonovka »

ghshephard wrote: post #45

I sense that 50% of the posters to this thread are missing context. Please read: http://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=759577 Before suggesting that the article is not appropriate for HN. The Idea of traveling to all these cities was first discussed on HN. And to all the naysayers - These guys are going to do something more interesting than I've ever done. I don't know what adventures and enterprises and entrepreneuria…

And to all the naysayers - These guys are going to do something more interesting than I've ever done. I don't know what adventures and enterprises and entrepreneurial ventures you've rolled out over the last few years - but they must be impressive if 30dayflight doesn't appear to be HN fare to you...

Spending a lot of time on airplanes is very tiring, but it's not what I'd call an adventure, an entrepreneurial venture, or an enterprise.

This just sounds like a silly stunt.

Re: Dear jetBlue...

#54

Post by deltaqueue »

deltaqueue wrote: post #47
pyre wrote: post #42

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Why the down-modding? His comment isn't even relevant. > Not only is this chick completely irresponsible, but this "trip" is a joke. The 'chick' that spent her last bit of money on plane ticket was someone that the two creators of that site met on a plane trip, not someone who is embarking on this journey. If you're referring to the two creators of that site, then how is this 'experiment' (though I use the term loose…

Breaking down my 300-character comment about something that shouldn't even be on HN? I'm bored, but I'll keep it tweetably succinct. Alaska managed large sums of money, but could not manage her own. Irresponsible. You're right, movies are often good indicators of how interesting real life is. Social networking was just a hyperbolic adjective in my (critical) remarks about modern marketing. So that this comment isn't…

You're right, I incorrectly referred to Alaska as the person they met (probably because the site switches from first person to third person so quickly, but also because of MY lack of comprehension on the second read-through). The conclusion remains the same, though--some people seem to view her story as fascinating despite its bone-headedness.

Also, in re-reading my comment, apologies if that first sentence came off brash...

Re: Dear jetBlue...

#55

Post by joshu »

Do you really have to go that far to find interesting people?

Actually: Who wants to meet up for Pho tonight at, say 10pm, on El Camino?

Re: Dear jetBlue...

#56

Post by dcurtis »

antonovka wrote: post #49
vibhavs wrote: post #31

Earlier quoted context omitted.

I think in general, he also wants to meet with the CEO of a large company. @dcurtis' tweet: "My two-month goal is to have a beer with a Fortune 500 CEO. Can anyone help me with this?" ( http://twitter.com/dcurtis/status/2096133916 ). Now, he has an "excuse" to do so. (Just don't tell him JetBlue isn't in the Fortune 500 :-).

I'm a bit weary of seeing HN used as a platform for dcurtis' sophomoric attention antics. This should have been a side-channel communication with JetBlue; why would the CEO want to meet with dcurtis about this, and why would he be impressed with an impersonal open letter? Most importantly, why do I care? As a pitch, the story isn't captivating or well written, and 30 days in airports sounds both depressing and boring…

I did not submit this article. And I am a part of this community as much as you are. People have voted this up, so there seems to be some interest here. The last thing I want is to be responsible for lowering the quality of content on HN.

Re: Dear jetBlue...

#57

Post by mahmud »

joshu wrote: post #55

Do you really have to go that far to find interesting people? Actually: Who wants to meet up for Pho tonight at, say 10pm, on El Camino?

I would take you up on that Pho if it was at Pho24 on Pham Ngu Lao, right near De Tham, District 1 HCMC Socialist Republic of Vietnam :-) How about a few Bia Babas with ice at GO2 Bar, outside, going through a pack of Viet Marlies, then a walk to Guns and Roses to hustle the locals over the free pool table and skip before we get hustled back for all we're worth. We can end the nigh toking up a fat one outside Allez Boo and chatting with passers by.

Feel free to bring along a Fortune 500 CEO, but please make sure the guy can shoot a mean 9-ball and can hold his own drink.

Re: Dear jetBlue...

#58

Post by ghshephard »

antonovka wrote: post #53
ghshephard wrote: post #45

I sense that 50% of the posters to this thread are missing context. Please read: http://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=759577 Before suggesting that the article is not appropriate for HN. The Idea of traveling to all these cities was first discussed on HN. And to all the naysayers - These guys are going to do something more interesting than I've ever done. I don't know what adventures and enterprises and entrepreneuria…

And to all the naysayers - These guys are going to do something more interesting than I've ever done. I don't know what adventures and enterprises and entrepreneurial ventures you've rolled out over the last few years - but they must be impressive if 30dayflight doesn't appear to be HN fare to you... Spending a lot of time on airplanes is very tiring, but it's not what I'd call an adventure, an entrepreneurial ventur…

Well, it's more interesting thing than I've ever done. I usually stick to the more touristy type of jungle treks through Thailand or Outback walkabouts in Australia that a million other people have done. This is pretty unique.

And, to be specific:

  o They booked the flights

  o They're taking the time out to hit 
     all of those airports.

  o They came up with a theme "Stories
     from 30 days of flights"

  o They put together a website - clean graphics, 
     nicely laid out fonts.

  o They're reaching out to JetBlue Executives, 
     promoting themselves, getting a nice HN exposure.
Most of all, they are fearless in their promotion and execution - They had an idea, said "Let's do it", and then, THEY are ACTUALLY DOING IT. The difference between "I've got a great Idea" and "I DID my great idea" is difficult to exaggerate.

And, an important part of the experience of course, is completely ignoring the naysayers, the detractors, and pushing onwards.

I'm actually very interested in seeing how it all works out.

Re: Dear jetBlue...

#60

Post by robg »

dcurtis wrote: post #56
antonovka wrote: post #49

Earlier quoted context omitted.

I'm a bit weary of seeing HN used as a platform for dcurtis' sophomoric attention antics. This should have been a side-channel communication with JetBlue; why would the CEO want to meet with dcurtis about this, and why would he be impressed with an impersonal open letter? Most importantly, why do I care? As a pitch, the story isn't captivating or well written, and 30 days in airports sounds both depressing and boring…

I did not submit this article. And I am a part of this community as much as you are. People have voted this up, so there seems to be some interest here. The last thing I want is to be responsible for lowering the quality of content on HN.

Don't sweat the haters. If there's good feedback in here, use it. If there's not, forget it. Do your thing and have fun.

I always seem to meet interesting people when I travel, especially sitting next to them on the plane. I'm really looking forward to seeing how you incorporate the experiences with your obvious knack for slick designs. And I only noticed your site because of this experiment. So you have one additional fan exactly because you're courageous enough to try this and be open about it. Enjoy!

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