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ben_jones

This comment is beautiful content marketing.

1) Start with a comment relevant to the actual topic

2) Identify a problem that resonates with the key demographic

3) Betray a personal failing

4) Convert the failing into a point of strength

5) Expand on your newfound strength

6) Compare yourself with larger more well-known and successful companies

7) Include a link to your product

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I don't get why it's been downvoted so much. I'd expect a much warmer reception from the HN crowd.

Well, do you think it adds to the discussion?

I do think it's almost, but not completely off-topic.

It introduces the feed feature as an integral part of a social network's success/failure, stemming from real domain experience. If GP included maybe one more sentence on how/why the feeds mentioned failed I think it would've been much better received. Sorry GP you didn't deserve it.

thanks :)

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