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Re:WordPress or TypePad or....? on Tuesday August 19, 2008 @12:16AM (#280018)
TypePad
Re:WordPress or TypePad or....? on Tuesday August 19, 2008 @12:16AM (#280017)
WordPress
Re:The Secret Coach on Wednesday July 23, 2008 @05:32PM (#254809)
Is there a role/need for a "Bill Campbell" type in a startup? Perhaps as an early employee/team member?
Re:To HN: Looking for people to talk to... on Saturday May 31, 2008 @01:27AM (#205105)
Hi frederiksen. I think I do probably need to relax a bit. I'm trying to take life less serious :)

I am looking forward to getting out in the real world and engaging in human interaction once I graduate. But I think the Internet is a useful way to meet others as well, and possibly make friendships.

I also agree that having friends of multiple backgrounds, personalities, and interests provides great value. But to me it seems like doing this is much more difficult. People seem less willing to let people into their circles or lives if you have different interests or perspectives. Listening seems to be a highly undervalued characteristic these days. These are just my observations, though.

Thanks for the comment.

Re:To HN: Looking for people to talk to... on Friday May 30, 2008 @02:01PM (#204670)
I live in Seattle.
Re:To HN: Looking for people to talk to... on Friday May 30, 2008 @02:53AM (#204114)
I don't think it is or has to be either. But when I was "learning to become a programmer," I just found myself becoming increasingly disconnected from the world. It was as if I was constantly thinking about programming, etc. and I didn't want to be bothered.
Re:To HN: Looking for people to talk to... on Friday May 30, 2008 @02:00AM (#204094)
What's #startups?
Re:To HN: Looking for people to talk to... on Friday May 30, 2008 @02:00AM (#204092)
Thanks for the compliment and advice.
Re:To HN: Looking for people to talk to... on Friday May 30, 2008 @12:24AM (#204039)
Ironically, I go to a small Liberal Arts college. I think my experiences can happen anywhere. It's tough being a kid these days, making friends, and more importantly, keeping friends.

I appreciate your comments, as well as everyone else's, very much! Thank you.

To HN: Looking for people to talk to...

Posted by stevenboudreau on Thursday May 29, 2008 @06:34PM
from the self-post dept.

I'm often fascinated by the people in the HN community. I feel a connection with many of them.I recently wrote a letter to my local television station about my experiences in college (I'm graduating in June). In it I talk about my lack of friendships, among other things. I have realized that I really enjoy talking to people about almost anything. Learning about others brings a lot of enjoyment...

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Re:Ask HN: What are some good biographies to read? on Thursday May 29, 2008 @12:03AM (#202958)
I think I would have to disagree. I think the quality of biographies can vary greatly. Some do not bring the person "to life." An author may only highlight and write about the events of the subject's life, without delving deeper into the personal qualities or characteristics that make someone so intriguing.

I want to be able to understand the subject as thoroughly as possible. Some authors are able to do this more effectively than others, in my opinion.

Re:Ask PG: What's your take on the Yahoo! situation? on Thursday May 15, 2008 @09:19PM (#191288)
Do you stay in touch with them, and/or with Yahoo in general?
Re:Ask PG: What's your take on the Yahoo! situation? on Thursday May 15, 2008 @06:22PM (#191090)
I wonder who submitted the first "Ask YC" and "Ask PG" posts?
Re:Apple Buys Chip Designer on Wednesday April 23, 2008 @05:30PM (#171912)
Ah, thanks for letting me know!