matdwyer

Joined 16 years ago

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268
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186
Member since
Nov 26
20 something entrepreneur from America's hat (YYZ), tons of ideas and not enough time. Hoping to learn more programming/tech in spare time.
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Comment · 14 years ago
Good, I'm glad they were rejected - If they weren't, I wouldn't have known about them, nor would I have purchased one.

This way they get their money in the form of guaranteed, up-front orders, and I get a cool new product "before" anyone else. I feel exclusive and I'll have the hot new gadget to show off.

It's a win-win, and I hope more companies opt for this route - it is true market validation.

(On a related topic, September can't come soon enough. I want mine now)

Comment · 14 years ago
You're forgetting hockey. There is always a new hockey coin. Always.
Comment · 14 years ago
As an outsider, I prefer the $1 slice to Grimaldi's, not sure if that's one of the better places but it was the only other pizza I've had in NYC
Comment · 14 years ago
I'd spring for this. I spend a ton of time doing customer support that's pretty unnecessary, but not enough to hire an additional dedicated person. Outsourcing the whole thing would be a good idea.

I'd assume a basic per monthly fee of $xxx with a $x amount per interaction ($x for an email, $x*1.5 for a phone call, etc)

Comment · 14 years ago
Imagine your mail could be delivered to you like this?

Something tells me Amazon will run with this in 10 years and take USPS/Canada Post/etc out of business

Comment · 14 years ago
They can add revenue by flying drugs back across the border!
Comment · 14 years ago
Cool idea, wish I could take advantage of this. You don't happen to need testing on a flight to San Francisco too? ;)
Comment · 14 years ago
I find the reddit interface extremely annoying with AMA... I want to see all the questions and answers, I don't want to see the random ones that don't get answered, etc. Just show me everything in a neat organized way. Love the guys that summarize everything at the end.
Comment · 14 years ago
I've seen some hilarious Lil' Wayne & Tebow drawings though! Much more fun to me, but you're right, this is a world wide game.
Comment · 14 years ago
It's actually surprisingly fun. My girlfriend spends like 10 minutes drawing these elaborate pictures for strangers.

The only thing that infuriates me is when people know what it is but can't spell the word and then give up.

Comment · 14 years ago
Do files download over HTTP or through the app on the recipients computer
Comment · 14 years ago
Talk about priceless press... the Rovio marketing team were probably salivating when they heard about this

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