"think consumer web apps and most web 2.0 "start ups/businesses" can go to hell"
Fine.
I'm not going to challenge your opinion (you may be right).
I AM going to challenge your attitude.
You come to hacker news and insult (with profanity) that which is very important to many of us here. And then ask for advice.
So here's my advice:
Maybe you just came across wrong to me in writing; it's easy to do - I've done it myself. I should give you the benefit of the doubt, but I won't because most others won't either. Before you consider any career move, I'd suggest you seriously consider evaluating your people and communication skills. I don't care what you pick, if you turn people off like you just did to me, you will have problems succeeding. Maybe I'm in the minority here, but I suspect not.
Show me that I'm wrong about this, earn some trust, and keep asking for help. Interesting to see how this turns out.
You know, you're absolutely right. I was out of line with that comment, and I see how people could pretty easily take offense. Thanks for your honest feedback, and I will keep a careful eye on this type of behavior.
Don't be a stranger. Let us know what you decide and how it goes. Always interested in success stories from those who aren't chained to their terminal all day (and night) long.
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"think consumer web apps and most web 2.0 "start ups/businesses" can go to hell"
Fine.
I'm not going to challenge your opinion (you may be right).
I AM going to challenge your attitude.
You come to hacker news and insult (with profanity) that which is very important to many of us here. And then ask for advice.
So here's my advice:
Maybe you just came across wrong to me in writing; it's easy to do - I've done it myself. I should give you the benefit of the doubt, but I won't because most others won't either. Before you consider any career move, I'd suggest you seriously consider evaluating your people and communication skills. I don't care what you pick, if you turn people off like you just did to me, you will have problems succeeding. Maybe I'm in the minority here, but I suspect not.
Show me that I'm wrong about this, earn some trust, and keep asking for help. Interesting to see how this turns out.
You know, you're absolutely right. I was out of line with that comment, and I see how people could pretty easily take offense. Thanks for your honest feedback, and I will keep a careful eye on this type of behavior.
Don't be a stranger. Let us know what you decide and how it goes. Always interested in success stories from those who aren't chained to their terminal all day (and night) long.
1 less competitor is always better. And what is web 2.0 anyway? I an going for web 5! Any followers?:)
did I tell you? Now, I am going for Web 6
Web 7 here I come!