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Re:Show HN: A travel tool to discover destinations based on ... by kevinjoling on Sunday January 22, 2017 @11:28PM (#13459759)
In general I would agree, but we thought this could be a nice way to reach out and thank the people who supported us today :)
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Re:Show HN: A travel tool to discover destinations based on ... by fifnir on Monday January 23, 2017 @04:33AM (#13460974)
Imagine you walk into a shop and the first thing that happens is the owner jumps in your face and asks you: "Hi would it be okay if we call you?"

Everyone is trying to push their notifications on you these days...

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Re:Show HN: A travel tool to discover destinations based on ... by ivan_gammel on Monday January 23, 2017 @06:10AM (#13461347)
It's not appropriate use of notification mechanism. It serves your need, not user need, and it does not increase revenue or NPS.
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