johns

We're definitely interested in powering the internet of things and webhooks will definitely play a part of that. It remains to be seen if we need to have a generic hook channel to make that possible. I suspect there's one at some point in the future, but I think there are some better ways to address the same problems in the short term that appeal to a broader audience.

As far as getting developers on board goes: http://techcrunch.com/2012/07/24/ifttt-adds-box-and-plans-ne...

And I can confirm that there is indeed a list of channels we want to build and that a webhook channel is on it.

Just avoid people who are looking for free labor, find other people that are there for the same reasons and you'll enjoy yourself.

> Otherwise please use the original title, unless it is misleading or linkbait.

I love how you felt the need to create a sockpuppet account for this complaint. If you hate HN, the internet is a big place.

Exactly. Most talks are "show you something working" which is of extremely low value. That stuff is easy to pick up for most people. It's why most talks are dry and boring. You've reached the conclusion far faster than the speaker can get to it.

The real value is in the transitions. From nothing to something. From broken to working (like when Rob hit unexpected errors, the same way you would if you were tinkering for the first time). That's where I learned something in Rob's talk.

> Sitting there for an entire 50 minute watching someone code?

Yeah why go to a talk if you have to pay attention? The nerve!

You can read HN and Twitter on your phone any time you want.

Edit: Sorry for the trouble. We're working getting a link to our About page from the blog. If you hit the home page, the giant 'Learn more' link has been really successful at getting people there.

I had to change a character in the title to prevent it from being filtered.