Review my startup [styxvpn.com] + free account giveaway
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Re: Review my startup [styxvpn.com] + free account giveaway
#2Any feedback / criticism is most welcome!
I've launched a few days ago and it's currently in beta mode. I'm giving away 30 1-month accounts to HN members. Just send me an email (admin@styxvpn.com) and I'll get your account up and running in few minutes.
We only have US servers at this point, but we're expanding in Europe and Asia in the next few months. There are no speed limits and no transfer limits.
Thank you!
Re: Review my startup [styxvpn.com] + free account giveaway
#3Any feedback / criticism is most welcome! I've launched a few days ago and it's currently in beta mode. I'm giving away 30 1-month accounts to HN members. Just send me an email (admin@styxvpn.com) and I'll get your account up and running in few minutes. We only have US servers at this point, but we're expanding in Europe and Asia in the next few months. There are no speed limits and no transfer limits. Thank you!
Chrome says: "The site's security certificate is not trusted!" Fix that ASAP.
Re: Review my startup [styxvpn.com] + free account giveaway
#4Any feedback / criticism is most welcome! I've launched a few days ago and it's currently in beta mode. I'm giving away 30 1-month accounts to HN members. Just send me an email (admin@styxvpn.com) and I'll get your account up and running in few minutes. We only have US servers at this point, but we're expanding in Europe and Asia in the next few months. There are no speed limits and no transfer limits. Thank you!
Chrome says: "The site's security certificate is not trusted!" Fix that ASAP.
Thank you!
I ran into the same problem when I used a GandiSSL certificate (Firefox complained, but not Chrome). I'm now using a PositiveSSL certificate.
Are you running the latest version of Chrome by any chance?
Re: Review my startup [styxvpn.com] + free account giveaway
#5Any feedback / criticism is most welcome! I've launched a few days ago and it's currently in beta mode. I'm giving away 30 1-month accounts to HN members. Just send me an email (admin@styxvpn.com) and I'll get your account up and running in few minutes. We only have US servers at this point, but we're expanding in Europe and Asia in the next few months. There are no speed limits and no transfer limits. Thank you!
Chrome says: "The site's security certificate is not trusted!" Fix that ASAP.
Firefox says the same thing.
Re: Review my startup [styxvpn.com] + free account giveaway
#6Bonus: Watch American TV on Hulu and Listen to music on Last.fm / Pandora even if you don't live in the US
From a user point of view, I think that's pretty cool. However, are you sure it's legal? I'd think it's greyish at best (but IANAL), and you might get a lot of unwanted attention from the big media companies for advertising this so openly. Are you sure you have the pockets to stand up to them in court even if you are sure that it's legal?
Re: Review my startup [styxvpn.com] + free account giveaway
#7On your features page you say "Know that while connected to StyxVPN your privacy is foremost in our minds. We don't keep records of what you do or where you go or what you do and prevent your ISP and anyone else who is curious from doing the same."
How do you plan on withstanding network provider (and their upstream) pressure in response to DMCA notices related to file sharing activity?
As you are operating network equipment (a VPN concentrator) in the US, how are you complying with CALEA and still preserving the privacy of your users?
You operate on a monthly recurring billing model. What prevents a LEA from subpoenaing billing records to determine who is using your service and then comparing traffic patterns with CALEA captures from your network provider and your customer's network providers?
Re: Review my startup [styxvpn.com] + free account giveaway
#8Bonus: Watch American TV on Hulu and Listen to music on Last.fm / Pandora even if you don't live in the US From a user point of view, I think that's pretty cool. However, are you sure it's legal? I'd think it's greyish at best (but IANAL), and you might get a lot of unwanted attention from the big media companies for advertising this so openly. Are you sure you have the pockets to stand up to them in court even if yo…
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Bonus: Watch American TV on Hulu and Listen to music on Last.fm / Pandora even if you don't live in the US"
I almost left the site, then it clicked features. Meh. Then I saw those lines and thought WOW, s/he's got something going here.
Take away: Stop listing features and start listing benefits. Otherwise lot of users will miss out on a great app, and you may miss out on your opportunity.
Re: Review my startup [styxvpn.com] + free account giveaway
#9I think some of these download sites will pay you to get their traffic back. Several lose users due to content sites blocking users. Either that or they can push your app to their users and you do not have to share revenue since users need your app. Great potential, IMHO.
Re: Review my startup [styxvpn.com] + free account giveaway
#10Any feedback / criticism is most welcome! I've launched a few days ago and it's currently in beta mode. I'm giving away 30 1-month accounts to HN members. Just send me an email (admin@styxvpn.com) and I'll get your account up and running in few minutes. We only have US servers at this point, but we're expanding in Europe and Asia in the next few months. There are no speed limits and no transfer limits. Thank you!
I have a 1024x768 screen, and the monitor logo on the right side of the page is extending up and partially blocking 'Sign Up', 'Affiliates', and 'Contact Us'.
Have you tested the website thoroughly on smaller screens?