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Re:Zero to a Million Users in 15 Days on Saturday November 06, 2010 @12:24PM (#1877181)
Can really see why you'd use this, except for being able to see when somebody has read your message - which personally I hate because then people will be on my back wondering why I didn't reply right away. That's a reason I wouldn't use it.

I use a multi-protocol IM client on my phone, which has a constant link in the background to my GTalk, Windows Live Messenger, AIM, Skype, etc. - That way people can IM me any time from whatever platform they're currently on, whether it be computer, phone, browser, etc. But with Kik they have to be on a phone as well? That's really a step backwards, if they're sitting at their computer, logged into 5 separate IM clients already, and then have to pick up their phone to IM me. But it has obvious solutions.

Re:Y Combinator Applicant Video Collection on Tuesday November 02, 2010 @08:05PM (#1862978)
I'm in no way intending to be rude, but the standard set in those videos isn't at all as high as I would have expected.

Even without post-production editing, surely there should at least be adequate lighting conditions and camera alignment.

I think clearing breaking the pitch into parts would be a good idea also. Such as an intro, about the founders, about the problem, about revenue, etc.

I would make specific comments per video but that wouldn't be a nice thing to do.

Just my 2c guys, good luck to you all!