Impressive - list of sites already running on Stack Exchange
meta.stackexchange.com
meta.stackexchange.com
It took about 2 hours and you don't need to provide a credit card yet. It will be interesting to see what % of these trials convert to paying customers though.
Yahoo Answers and Vark.com don't always get the answer i need, for dev related questions stackoverflow does it a lot better, integration with niche websites might be a good idea, such as automotive portals.
Also don't underestimate localization, facebook really took off in mexico and spain once there was a spanish version.
You can check it out a http://know.bbhacker.com
It took me less than 1 hour to set it up and get it going. This could be really helpful for everyone who wants to create a custom support site.
you have obviously never used stackoverflow, nor have read any article covering stackoverflow internals.
Perhaps I should rephrase my question: what makes Stack Exchange worth the price they charge when Slinkset is free?
You are right, I have not used the stackexchange platform, but seeing the end result of both makes me fail to see how there is even any comparison.
Slinkset says it creates social news sites. StackExhange says its a knowledge exchange platform.
To me I read that slinkset intends to be a handy social media tool. Stackexchange intends to be wikipedia for questions and answers.
Hardly similar.
So to answer your question. All the people stackexchange is likely targeting and intended for, probably don't even put slinkset in the same conversation based on their needs.
What I'd really like to know, ideally from someone who has worked with both, is if there are any particular features one or the other offers that actually do matter.
Or perhaps this is an example of where developing good PR is more important than focusing on features?