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I think that hash tags are a great way to sort through information on a website (Especially if you can do some dual hashtag where you could have #Topic1 #Topic2, and it will return queries that only have both).

Not patented, they started in IRC channels.

Once the core product is built, launch it.

There are endless ideas and features you can add. Sometimes its better for the users to watch the company grow than have the perfect product launched.

I hate when I ask 2 - 3 questions in an email, and I only get the last one answered.

Signed up. Looks like a solid idea if it works :)

What do you have to lose? Nothing.

I guess this could be analogous to applying for college. Everyone wants to know what their chances of getting in are, etc. The best thing to do is just apply and let things fall into place.

You never know, getting into Y Combinator could be the best thing that ever happened to you, but on the other hand, not getting in could lead you on a path that turns you into a billionaire. You never know.

I'm applying for this next round as well.

Fear of failure? If you never finish the project, you can always think / say what it could be. If you actually make it, then you have a chance to fail.

I'd say write 1 of the many features your trying to work on. It could be because you're overwhelmed with the whole project.

Also, it seems like you have a "sheep" mentality rather than a "wolf" mentality (when your employers asked you to make an app but wont make one for yourself). If you can recognize it, you can most likely change it.

Its not really a syllabus per se, but it shows the key technologies, concepts, how to learn them etc.

http://lifehacker.com/5401954/programmer-101-teach-yourself-...

99designs is good. So is hatchwise.com

The best ive found is going onto digitalpoint forums, and posting a design contest for $15-25 (in the contest section)

The first 5 submissions are going to be god awful ms paint logos, but then the guys with real skill come in. You can even message some to enter your contest.

My favorite designer on there is "Ideosmil".

I'll save you the $500.

http://www.company-name-generator.com/advanced-company-name-...

Here are a few from that link:

Puvsi.com Fivozu.com Tihha.com Sogki.com Sijaa.com

Not great on your #1 but it's all about how you brand it really.

Idea is interesting. I don't think I would pay for the service, granted I'm not your target audience (I don't use flickr, photobucket, etc.).

Also, I'd go with $12-$24 a year instead of $1-$2 a month. Just looks nicer, and converts a lot better.

Ive just spent the last two hours reading all the links that were posted on here. Future Timeline is an awesome site.

I don't have expertise in this area but I have been researching something similar with music. There are companies that have large collections (millions) of copy written material and you pay a small yearly fee to get a license to use it. This is done a lot with music and karaoke. You need to buy a license to cover the royalties.

If the above is a no-go, you can always use Getty images, or search for images that are party of "public domain". That may actually be easier from the get go.

Indiana University? I know a couple of you are on here.

Just saw this. Awesome article. On another note, what is a geological statistician?