Comments on: My article on TechCrunch is live

By: Darren Ferguson

Darren Ferguson — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 11:27:52 +0000

Hi,

Agree that a lot of the techcrunch comments were overly harsh/negative, but would be very interested to hear your take on the links to twitter pages in the google cache which appeared to show that development of Matt started sometime before the specified 4 day period.

Thanks.
Darren.

By: Tim Benjamin

Tim Benjamin — Mon, 16 Apr 2007 10:54:56 +0000

Hi Ryan,

One of the issues that I think start-ups need to think about very carefully is how long it will take before revenues start to flow.

Having just launched Flirtnik, a new online dating site for creatively-minded folk in the UK, our biggest challenge is building the membership to a point where we can actually charge people to use the site.

Given that we can’t control the speed at which the membership grows, a business like ours is somewhat in the lap of the gods in the early days.

My advice to someone who’s starting a new business would be to focus on a product that they can monetise from the moment the first user walks in the door.

Tim Benjamin

By: chooey

chooey — Fri, 30 Mar 2007 04:54:10 +0000

I enjoyed the article. (and your blog) Thanks for the tips and insights.
It’s timely advice as i am also trying to build a webapp with 2 other partners.
Cheers

By: Chuck Longanecker

Chuck Longanecker — Mon, 26 Mar 2007 17:58:51 +0000

Good stuff Ryan! Thanks for always sharing your experiences – good and bad.

By: Grant Bowskill

Grant Bowskill — Sat, 24 Mar 2007 13:51:28 +0000

Great article Ryan, very interesting and its exactly that sort of content that keeps me coming back to your blog everyday as part of my regular reads.

I think the types of comments you are getting ruin any chance for real discussion. Its a problem inherent with a single thread comment section, it degenerates into a who can shout the loudest competition which leaves little room for anybody else to ask questions or discuss.

By: Garri

Garri — Sat, 24 Mar 2007 09:22:12 +0000

Ryan, it was a good article with some good take home points. I think people get too carried away by the nitty gritty little details and lose sight of the bigger picture.

Nothing wrong with that, I do it myself. So it’s cool when someone such as yourself leads us back to the right page.

I think some people just need to squeegy their third eye and see things for what they are.

By: Ryan Carson

Ryan Carson — Fri, 23 Mar 2007 22:35:46 +0000

Thanks again folks. Don’t worry though – I’ve got thick skin and I can handle the negative comments.

I think it all goes back to what I expressed in the article Builders and Doers Versus Whiners and Trolls

By: Jason

Jason — Fri, 23 Mar 2007 21:53:23 +0000

I find it funny that all the people who attack Ryan stay anonymous. I would give more weight and respect to those people who disagree, but at least didn’t hide behind an anonymous post.

I found the article pretty good. And those saying Ryan isn’t successful are retarded. The FOWA was the first conference I ever decided to go and there were tons of people there. Moreover, people in the industry KNOW who he is. Thatâ€™s big.

By: David Stone

David Stone — Fri, 23 Mar 2007 20:10:57 +0000

Wow. I’m surprised people attack so openly, often without checking their facts. I think the progress of the human race went back 20 years or so there!

Look forward to the next articles. Speak soon.

By: Rodney Joyce

Rodney Joyce — Fri, 23 Mar 2007 19:17:14 +0000

Hey Ryan,

I mentioned to you at FOWA – I love the way you handle abuse and criticism – if you look at some of the comments Mike gets you can relax a bit ;)

I think I would have lost my temper a while ago at some of the non-constructive, childish comments. At least some of the non-pro arguements offer useful feedback instead of personal abuse!

Looking forward to more good articles (a revival of TechCrunch UK perhaps ;)

Cheers
Rodney

By: Ryan Carson

Ryan Carson — Fri, 23 Mar 2007 18:56:01 +0000

Thanks everyone! :)

By: Jeremy W.

Jeremy W. — Fri, 23 Mar 2007 16:32:11 +0000

Ryan,

You shouldn’t give so much details about your failures or salaries IMHO. This kind of information will be a good way of attack for haters…

Addition to this, whether you are doing correct or wrong, you are doing whatever you believe and like. So, there is no problem. There maybe haters, just ignore them. Move on your way! Someone will follow you.

By: Darren

Darren — Fri, 23 Mar 2007 16:11:29 +0000

Very Ouch! like being kicked in the balls! Not nice :)

It reminds me of ‘points of view’, people right snotty letters in to complain about TV shows they don’t like or find offensive. If you don’t like it don’t watch it! I think the same goes here.

Keep up the good work, I enjoy reading your articles.

By: dave

dave — Fri, 23 Mar 2007 15:59:33 +0000

I thought the article was well-done and needed, albeit maybe not for the audience that TC draws. I think they all have something to learn from it though :P

Keep it up, Ryan!

By: Hal!

Hal! — Fri, 23 Mar 2007 14:59:05 +0000

Ouch indeed. Great article. Looking forward to more.

By: Rob Mason

Rob Mason — Fri, 23 Mar 2007 13:18:27 +0000

Ouch! Look on the bright side…all press is good press mate. ClichÃ©d I know, but life would be boring if we all shared the same opinions and views.

Keep the articles coming!

By: Brad

Brad — Fri, 23 Mar 2007 13:07:47 +0000

Y IKES! You’d think you stepped on their puppy! One of the things I find with the online media and free speech thing is, you *must* have thick skin!

By: Tim

Tim — Fri, 23 Mar 2007 12:25:09 +0000

I thought it was a great article – any advice, ideas and tips like that are great. Thanks for taking the time!
Even if someone has heard those things before, it is a great refresher.

Tim
http://bla.st/web-2.0/