Launching Fluther.com - Comments from YCers?

Re:Launching Fluther.com - Comments from YCers? by jsjenkins168 on Friday June 22, 2007 @02:44PM (#30106)

The interface is pretty slick looking. However, I would size down the fonts a bit.. they are slightly large for smaller monitors IMHO.

Fluther is a bit hard to say but its unique and sufficiently catchy. I would stick with it.

To expand you should try attacking some focused niche areas.. Make it highly useful to a small group of people first.

Good work

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Re:Launching Fluther.com - Comments from YCers? by lizherring on Friday June 22, 2007 @03:26PM (#30125)

Don't touch the fonts. They're perfect. The bigger font gives the feeling of simplicity, don't lose that.

If you allow anonymous posting (and manage to control spam at the same time), you could have a winner. People hate to register to do a simple thing like asking or answering a question.

The UI is nice and easy to use. Great job there.

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Re:Launching Fluther.com - Comments from YCers? by SwellJoe on Friday June 22, 2007 @03:54PM (#30132)

I agree with lizherring. The fonts are just right.

The designer cult has trained people to think small fonts look more professional or classy or something. Big fonts are jaunty and friendly. It suits this interface perfectly.

Otherwise jsjenkins is spot on. Niches can be a valuable place to gain traction.

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Re:Launching Fluther.com - Comments from YCers? by jobenjo on Friday June 22, 2007 @02:46PM (#30107)

Thanks for the thoughts. Targeting a niche is an interesting idea. We'll also look more into the fonts.

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