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originality goes a long way... try not to rip off 37signals' http://basecamphq.com/ website so closely.

No you haven't offended me... and I haven't missed your point either.

But I do feel like you are putting words in my mouth: "are you seriously saying that you know everything"

Where the hell did you see myself saying that?

If you read my other replies - I said I have an intense passion for learning. This means I do learn from other people than myself.

You're right... A competent programmer should be able to jump between languages.

I don't think Ruby is the best programming language in the world - but it has suited me well for what I'm doing and allows me to iterate through development cycles quickly with ease, plus there is a large community built around it in San Francisco.

When something better for the job comes along I'll pick it up just as quickly.

What makes you think I don't already know about compilers, algorithms and game creation.

I happen to know alot. Including Maya/3D Studio and even Final Cut/Vegas Studios.

I am not just a Ruby programmer, I also speak PHP and Objective-C...

I'm not saying a person should ONLY know Ruby, jeez! This person can have other interests and knowledge as well...

no not binary decision diagrams... behavior driven development.

i am a huge fan of the agile manifesto.

That's exactly what I need! Thank you so much, am looking into it.

Your right - as much as I love StarCraft, I don't play it anymore.

Excellent example!

Thank you :)

I completely agree.

StarCraft Two is coming out soon!

Agreed. I've removed it from the requirements. Thanks for the good suggestions! Please keep more coming.

I know it's a little scanty. Would you like to give me suggestions?

But please stay away from negative comments. I wrote the spec, how can I not have read it?

Maro,

What startups have you helped to be successful?

Thank you :)

People are individuals.

Just because two people have 3 or 4 of the same things in common: Text Editor, Programming Language or whatever doesn't make them the same person.

Please look at other replies I have made where I explain that I'm lackadaisical on the requirements.

Also, thanks for your criticism.

I think unpleasant friction can occur whether or not your living and working together.

Anyway - enough speculation. I'll let you know how it goes :)

I still have a life and other friends that I talk to about stuff other than CS and software development to...

I also have an intense passion for learning and can never see myself as "limiting" myself in one direction.

And, yes... The idea is to start a start-up. Hence why I am posting this on YCombinator. And mentioned Kickstarter.com in my link.

I am not looking for "2 copies" of myself...

There are a lot of people on this thread who think what I'm doing is a good idea.

Please explain why that moving in with a physics major and a poet is a better idea than what I have proposed?

Enlighten me :)

Thanks! Initially, before I was a programmer I use to be a designer.

Once I started coding - I was hooked. I haven't really done any design work since I started being a developer, but I sure have had a few people ask :)

You're right.

It's a little tight.

I've updated the website to say Textmate is preferred rather than required.

The "heroku ftw!" remark is just a deployment option that I added in there to express my feelings towards the company. Technically it doesn't matter what platform we work on. I just happen to find them to be a rather unique and creative service that suits my needs.

As far as RSpec - it's a matter of personal preference, but again... technically it doesn't matter.

Anyone who doesn't meet the requirements EXACTLY should not feel unwelcome in sending me an email :)

Don't get me wrong:

First and foremost, it's about making like-minded friends and reliable roommates.

Ideally, the goal is the create a valuable development team in the process - and then take on fun and creative projects through opportunities like ycombinator and kickstarter.

That being said, I am a Ruby developer. I do think that anyone I pair-program with should be familiar with Ruby.

However, I am not tied to the constraint that I have a roommate that is a Ruby developer.

I agree. I don't know if you checked out the link, but I designed and coded that in about one hour. I may not be a designer - but I definitely speak their language!

I promise we'll create a "productive techy-roommate finder" once I find the right people :)

Ah - unfortunately I just relocated to SF from Brooklyn :P

Good luck in your home-hunt!

Thanks for the support everyone :)

You're more than welcome to post this on your blogs or show your friends. I'd be super appreciative.

that is very enlightening but unfortunate