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Re:How to launch when the app directory rejects you on Thursday July 09, 2020 @09:51AM (#23780178)
I guess channel messages are more likely to be missed than direct messages. This approach also helps the conversation flow through one person, rather than everyone having to see each response. Interesting idea!
Re:Ask HN: OK to restart an app abandoned by it's founders? on Thursday April 30, 2020 @01:23PM (#23033388)
Thanks for the link!
Re:Ask HN: OK to restart an app abandoned by it's founders? on Thursday April 30, 2020 @01:02PM (#23033162)
Thanks! I'll keep that in mind
Re:Ask HN: OK to restart an app abandoned by it's founders? on Thursday April 30, 2020 @01:01PM (#23033150)
What's VC/TC?
Re:Ask HN: OK to restart an app abandoned by it's founders? on Thursday April 30, 2020 @10:07AM (#23030917)
Definitely, it has not been used it a very long time - but I'll check with someone.
Re:Ask HN: OK to restart an app abandoned by it's founders? on Thursday April 30, 2020 @10:02AM (#23030882)
It's something I'd like to exist - and I have ideas on things to improve :D

I'm also be ok with building a bootstrapped business, whereas the original founders took the VC route.

Re:Ask HN: OK to restart an app abandoned by it's founders? on Thursday April 30, 2020 @09:55AM (#23030821)
It's a great/perfect name for what it is, and I really enjoyed their branding. Also it's basically the same idea - but that is definitely something I'm considering.

Ask HN: OK to restart an app abandoned by it's founders?

An app I thought was a great idea shut down more than 3 years ago.I recently had the idea to bring it back, and found the domain was available, so I bought it.I also found the trademark marked ABANDONED/DEAD.The company raised a small round of funding, and was popular for about a year in certain Twitter circles.It likely has some brand recognition among those in the startup crowd.I've tried to...

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Re:Yik Yak, Secret, and the Minimal State on Friday March 27, 2020 @05:25AM (#22701391)
I liked Yik Yak. I haven’t heard that name in _years_, but have fond memories of the things I’d see people post there. I miss it