Ask YC: Where's the best place for online discussion?

Re:Ask YC: Where's the best place for online discussion? by axod on Tuesday November 20, 2007 @02:16PM (#82056)

I like forums, but for some things they are a bit stale. It's like having a pen pal as opposed to going down the pub with some friends. Some great ideas are born from discussions at the pub over a drink.

I created #startups on irc.freenode.net so feel free to come and chat/hang out there.

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Re:Ask YC: Where's the best place for online discussion? by marcus on Tuesday November 20, 2007 @02:33PM (#82069)

The problem I have with IRC is that there is no decent search/logging option (and please don't mention bots). And I hate having to nag everybody with a question that was asked a few days ago or answering a question that was already asked unless there is some new twist.

How about setting up a 37sigs campfile account? The only problem is that I'm not sure that we'll fit in there (the premium account only supports 60 users simultaneously chatting)

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Re:Ask YC: Where's the best place for online discussion? by axod on Tuesday November 20, 2007 @04:07PM (#82143)

Yeah I agree. For question/answers a forum is probably better suited. Chat is good for brainstorming and socializing/networking though.

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