I really wish these projects would post a Show HN or something a month or so before announcing their shutdown.
So many times I hear of something new and interesting I'd like to give a go through a shutdown message on HN.
So many times I hear of something new and interesting I'd like to give a go through a shutdown message on HN.
From their FAQ:
> How much does Weave cost?
> The service is absolutely free. We're venture-funded and will monetize in the future via premium (even better!) services for our members.
They also explored enterprise - helping companies create new connections throughout the organization.
I got a ton of value out of it. Never used the premium features but met a ton of great people that was worth the price of admission.
If under a particular set of circumstances, the most viable path to attracting eyeballs is to go under, it could be really effective to give potential users a "last chance" and then pivot to a new name.