Ask HN: A small reward to everyone who signs up vs. a big reward to the best 3?

Re:Ask HN: A small reward to everyone who signs up vs. a big... by japhyr on Monday November 04, 2013 @12:12PM (#6669725)

You might start by getting away from referring to you users as 'guys', unless you are making a male-only site. If you have language like that anywhere near your site, there is a good chance you are turning off many potentially interested female users.

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Re:Ask HN: A small reward to everyone who signs up vs. a big... by oglo on Monday November 04, 2013 @12:27PM (#6669824)

Oh .. sorry, I am not a native English speaker and in my society, such issues usually dont arise. But thanks for pointing out, I'll analyze all the content on my site from this perspective =)

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Re:Ask HN: A small reward to everyone who signs up vs. a big... by japhyr on Tuesday November 05, 2013 @02:36AM (#6673727)

That's quite understandable. In English, we often say 'guys' and it refers to everyone. There are more inclusive ways to speak, but it often goes unaddressed. In writing, it is much more alienating. Good luck with your project!

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Re:Ask HN: A small reward to everyone who signs up vs. a big... by oglo on Tuesday November 05, 2013 @09:23AM (#6675161)

Thanks :)

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