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harryjames  ·  3993 days ago  ·  link  ·    ·  parent  ·  post: Who uses Flattr? - the micro-donation system to give back to content creators

Just had a snoop. It does seem like an excellent idea, but on further inspection 90% of contributions go to creators. I don't know if this is an unreasonable view, but if a service is based around tiny donations, should it take 10% of it?

harryjames  ·  4077 days ago  ·  link  ·    ·  parent  ·  post: The Chromebook Pixel, for what’s next

Great design but obviously no contender for the kind of Windows 8 laptops we are seeing now. When Google gets into full swing with the pixel line we will see some great machines.

Sorry, this comment is private.
harryjames  ·  4117 days ago  ·  link  ·    ·  parent  ·  post: Ask Hubski: Silence -what role does it play in your life?

I read about this in a science magazine a long time ago, and If anyone knows anything about this please respond. In silence my ears often amplify background noise to be almost shouting volume, resulting in me listening to music instead of reading. I seem to remember it being along the lines of, my brain is so used to content noise, with being in a Big Band and attending a male only school, that if I get worked up my brain jacks up the static in my ear drums to annoy me.

If someone speaks to me it sounds as though they are shouting. So, yeah, happy days.

harryjames  ·  4127 days ago  ·  link  ·    ·  parent  ·  post: Hubski as an alternative to reddit?

The majority of reddit users aren't into intelligent discussions. Everyone tries to deny it, but its true.

I will always go on reddit for images and videos. I don't think Hubski will overtake Reddit in this sense, but I do think that Hubski will have a stronger community and more than reddit discussion wise.

There is enough room for two, and I personally see them excisting well together.

harryjames  ·  4128 days ago  ·  link  ·    ·  parent  ·  post: The Hubski Podcast -Anyone have any ideas for topics or a desire to participate?

thenewgreen, you really need a frequent gaming podcast. Skyrim nerd talk joined with COD talk. The indie game favourite. It would... Just rock.

harryjames  ·  4128 days ago  ·  link  ·    ·  parent  ·  post: The Hubski Podcast -Anyone have any ideas for topics or a desire to participate?

Couldn't Hubski just get a Vent? That would provide a heck of a lot of material. If used correctly...

harryjames  ·  4128 days ago  ·  link  ·    ·  parent  ·  post: Looper Soundtrack

Truly great film. Seen it 4+ times, still a total joy. Never thought about the music, so this has added a brand new perspective. Thanks!

harryjames  ·  4128 days ago  ·  link  ·    ·  parent  ·  post: The Hubski Podcast -Anyone have any ideas for topics or a desire to participate?

I think an Interesting way to present some podcasts would be actual discussions, between users with maybe conflicting views on topics. Like a talk show, featuring different users and thenewgreen as a host!

harryjames  ·  4129 days ago  ·  link  ·    ·  parent  ·  post: Who are you?

minimum_wage... Is... Just a.... Guy. Note taken.

Unshared hmmm...

I truly don't see why.

Hey internet site members! Your site blows!

WAH WWAAHH

harryjames  ·  4131 days ago  ·  link  ·    ·  parent  ·  post: MK, do you/do you ever plan to monetize Hubski?

Don't fall for it guys. If you give him tree fiddy he will come back for more. Darn Loch Nesski !

harryjames  ·  4131 days ago  ·  link  ·    ·  parent  ·  post: Hubski in a few weeks after the r/bestof post

The future of warfare?

harryjames  ·  4131 days ago  ·  link  ·    ·  parent  ·  post: Hubski in a few weeks after the r/bestof post

We all know you favourited that video. Don't worry, its okay

harryjames  ·  4132 days ago  ·  link  ·    ·  parent  ·  post: MK, do you/do you ever plan to monetize Hubski?

I would be suprised if there was a single user who wouldn't donate to the Hubski cause, especially if it was for a badge.

harryjames  ·  4132 days ago  ·  link  ·    ·  parent  ·  post: Following users and Hubski

My reason for joining Hubski was elements of Reddit and Twitter. There just seems to be hashtags rather than subreddits and the abiity to follow users. I feel like there definitly needs to be more emphasis on a users profile page. The pop up idea is good, for not dragging you away from a thread, but I don't feel like I have seen anything about a person, only a bio if they have written.

Have you ever seen the cloud thingies which convert your Facebook words into proportional bubbles? A proportional representation of shared posts from which hashtags wouldn't go amiss, as I don't really know what I am in for when I subscribe to somebody.

I have only been here a few days so feel free to dismiss this as bullcrap. EDIT: Phone fingers apologies

harryjames  ·  4132 days ago  ·  link  ·    ·  parent  ·  post: Who are you?

I think BBC Focus are looking for writers if that's any help.

harryjames  ·  4132 days ago  ·  link  ·    ·  parent  ·  post: Just made my facebook friends aware of the existence of Hubski.

Coming to terms with no one caring about all the shit you post on Facebook seems to be virtually impossible for most people. We are the lucky kleinb100.

harryjames  ·  4132 days ago  ·  link  ·    ·  parent  ·  post: Just made my facebook friends aware of the existence of Hubski.

I made the mistake of letting everyone on Facebook know my reddit credentials, so that everything I posted was blitzed with shit. I have only let 3 people know about Hubski, and they are probably giggling and all my stuff right now.

harryjames  ·  4132 days ago  ·  link  ·    ·  parent  ·  post: Who are you?

Now we are on the inside, we can cat spam everyone! Initiate plan r/cats!

harryjames  ·  4133 days ago  ·  link  ·    ·  parent  ·  post: Who are you?

One of the most interesting replies on the thread. And imagine trying to figure out how it works using your phone browser! Hopefully me and you both come to terms with it.

harryjames  ·  4133 days ago  ·  link  ·    ·  parent  ·  post: Choking panda saved by surgery in China

After just browsing r/wtf for half an hour, this is so refreshing. Nice one S

harryjames  ·  4133 days ago  ·  link  ·    ·  parent  ·  post: Who are you?

Looking forward to the Hubski poll results. Seems to be a lot of Brits! Compared to reddit anyway.

harryjames  ·  4133 days ago  ·  link  ·    ·  parent  ·  post: Collapsing Comments: Pros? Cons?

I think you should have the option to collapse comments if you wish, but Im sure that most people wouldn't. But, the minority also matters. And also its a new site function. Pop it in controls budski.

harryjames  ·  4134 days ago  ·  link  ·    ·  parent  ·  post: Do We Still Need Libraries?

Libaries still have a good 30 years left in my opinion, as long as over 50s read and the majority don't buy ipads.

harryjames  ·  4134 days ago  ·  link  ·    ·  parent  ·  post: Do we have any musicians on Hubski?

Saxomophone and Viomolin here. Hope we set up a great music community here.

harryjames  ·  4134 days ago  ·  link  ·    ·  parent  ·  post: Who are you?

Makes a change from Reddit. Found more Brits here in a day than reddit in a year.

harryjames  ·  4134 days ago  ·  link  ·    ·  parent  ·  post: Who are you?

Cheshire. Its just far enough from Manchester and Birmingham for days out.

harryjames  ·  4134 days ago  ·  link  ·    ·  parent  ·  post: Who are you?

I really enjoyed this. If I was good enough go get a badge it'd be on this comment.

harryjames  ·  4134 days ago  ·  link  ·    ·  parent  ·  post: Who are you?

If you take away the new, and switch the pot with video games, us two are very similar.