Comment on Show HN: my new project, an app to tell your friends what you needparentComments−lolizbakOP15yThe thing is, every favor/service has a price. If you're my friend and you're an expert in rails or a salsa teacher, i'd be happy to pay you to teach me what you know if i need it.Doesn't make sense?−kongqiu15yThe combination of cash+friends does put off many people. In lieu of cash, could they offer a beer for something?A barbecue?A code review (i.e., something they're particularly good at)?−lolizbakOP15yYep, makes sense. Which is why it's the first option in the list (coffee, beer, ...)
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The thing is, every favor/service has a price. If you're my friend and you're an expert in rails or a salsa teacher, i'd be happy to pay you to teach me what you know if i need it.
Doesn't make sense?
The combination of cash+friends does put off many people. In lieu of cash, could they offer a beer for something?
A barbecue?
A code review (i.e., something they're particularly good at)?
Yep, makes sense. Which is why it's the first option in the list (coffee, beer, ...)