chris_dickson

I wish I thought of that

Thanks for the feedback Ryan. Good luck on your startup.

Chris

We're trying to focus it on specific data sets that users have more control over. We're not using the "keyword" approach like a Kontera or Vibrant allows you to link a lot, but creates a lot of crap. In Seat Geek's case we started with a simple database of the remaining NFL games; there's a limit on what can get linked so it doesn't get out of hand. We have another data set of product names that link product names to retailers and create affiliate links for people who do reviews or have users that talk about a certain product category. The goal is to focus on uniform data sets that can keep the links specific and relevant.

Hi, I'm the guy who developed the in-text plug in for Seat Geek...

I honestly see this type of reaction as more of an opportunity than a problem. This really shows how horrible an impressions in-text ads have made on us, and I think that reaction is totally appropriate.

I'm trying to go into this endeavor with an open mind and create something that can respect user content and yet give people the option to monetize. We're okay with Google scanning our personal emails to serve relevant ads on Gmail... I think with enough experimentation there is a solution here that will work out and convert some extremists.

Chris

You would have some lockable boxes for documents and what not, although some stuff you would need to leave out in the open. We've got an alarm system and cameras and we also screen potential tenants which is the best we can do in an open office space I'm affraid

P.S. my email is dickson@atmanetworks.com, pictures and contact info are on our website www.sohohaven.com

Thanks,

Chris

I think it's zoned as commercial so I think that means you can't live in it. Also there are no showers, so that might not be great for your personal life

Yeah we'd love to something like this. We have set our own personal hackathon weekends to get little unrelated side projects done, but the more the merrier! And we're in soho

I know, it feels like more as well, but I guess we're used to people exaggerating in NYC. It also might be the open nature of the office

You are completely right, can't believe I forgot. I used Posterous, here's the url:

http://chris-kv7gn.posterous.com/

I put 150 sq feet just to be completely honest and accurate, and that is actually the exact square footage of each space. If I did it like other listings and included the huge common areas, I could list it as 315 sq feet, but that just seemed lame to me. If you're at all interested I would suggest taking a look because it's got a great unique open feel to it and the text description doesn't do it much justice. If the price is the problem, I'd love to know where you would care. Thanks, Chris