Brief Q&A with the founders of Slinkset (YC Summer 08)
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Of the recent YC funded companies, I'd have to say it's in my top 2 favorites (TicketStumbler being the other).
TIS mentioned story placement timing and power user points. Any more details?
What couldn't I change?
I personally think that whole notion of user-voted content and the technology behind it is still in its infancy. I see Slinkset as part of the next step in its progression.
I also had a similar idea back in the winter but didn't end up pursuing it and did something else. So needless to say their success makes me feel extra warm and fuzzy.