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Re:Ask HN: Are you put off building something because it alr... by throw082 on Monday April 29, 2019 @04:37AM (#19776770)
It could very well be that people simply don't know they are dealing with a problem that can be solved.
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Re:Ask HN: Are you put off building something because it alr... by alexobenauer on Monday April 29, 2019 @09:40AM (#19778247)
These are my favorite problems - the ones people hate but seem resigned to living with; almost as if it's a simple fact of life. When you come in with a solution, they'll be skeptical at first, but you'll know quickly whether or not you're on a great solution for them.
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Re:Ask HN: Are you put off building something because it alr... by avichalp on Tuesday April 30, 2019 @05:04AM (#19786252)
Do you suggest asking people directly what are there most pressing problems helps? Or do you think it is better to observe people struggling with something and then propose a solution and have them evaluate it.
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Re:Ask HN: Are you put off building something because it alr... by alexobenauer on Tuesday April 30, 2019 @04:05PM (#19791412)
I personally employ a balance of both.
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