Dropbox buys HelloSign (YC W11) for $230M

Re:Dropbox buys HelloSign (YC W11) for $230M by azhenley on Monday January 28, 2019 @10:07AM (#19017950)

I don’t think it is meant to be negative. I think “snares” could be positive or negative.

I interpreted it as Dropbox was fortunate to acquire HelloSign.

Also, this may just be some creative writing. Dropbox’s announcement did not use such language.

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Re:Dropbox buys HelloSign (YC W11) for $230M by chrisseaton on Monday January 28, 2019 @10:59AM (#19018446)

> I think “snares” could be positive or negative.

You know a snare is a hidden trap for animals? I can't imagine being snared to be positive - it implies you're going to be skinned or eaten.

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Re:Dropbox buys HelloSign (YC W11) for $230M by DenverCoder009 on Monday January 28, 2019 @11:28AM (#19018732)

It also implies you've caught something of value. And get to have stew.

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Re:Dropbox buys HelloSign (YC W11) for $230M by okmokmz on Monday January 28, 2019 @12:25PM (#19019214)

I've certainly heard snared used positively. As in, one has snared something that is beneficial to them and difficult to catch

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Re:Dropbox buys HelloSign (YC W11) for $230M by azhenley on Monday January 28, 2019 @11:10AM (#19018559)

People often say “he/she is a good catch.” Sure, the term probably comes from hunting but I have always considered it to be a compliment.

Not the term I would use in a business context though.

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