That's really too bad, as there was interesting material in there otherwise.
It's really important to avoid anything that feels to readers like a bait-and-switch. It's ok to write about / include your own startup in a post, but you should be really explicit about it and you should do it up front, because readers feel misled if they encounter it later.
I have some notes that I send to startups who are trying to write for HN, explaining various pitfalls including this one. If the OP or anyone else wants a copy, email [email protected] and I'll send it.
It's really important to avoid anything that feels to readers like a bait-and-switch. It's ok to write about / include your own startup in a post, but you should be really explicit about it and you should do it up front, because readers feel misled if they encounter it later.
I have some notes that I send to startups who are trying to write for HN, explaining various pitfalls including this one. If the OP or anyone else wants a copy, email [email protected] and I'll send it.