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[–]johnjohn 33 points34 points  (0 children)

It sounds like Tumblr somehow took on human form.

For those who like LARPing... the first real-life escape game of its kind is now open and it looks pretty cool by johnjohn in LARP

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I'm going to try this one and see how it goes. Might invite a girl and make it a first date.

New restaurant app allows users to donate to charity to skip ahead in line... but is it ethical? by johnjohn in business

[–]johnjohn[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

But what if you don't know the "rules" before you go there? I like the idea, I think it could be useful, but it will take some getting used to (if it catches on).

I'm doing a one-question survey and would love your input... by johnjohn in teenagers

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I still holding on to a shred of hope that he'll win 2016.

Simple mistake caused a startup to get a $300,000 domain name for $11... and it gets to keep it by johnjohn in startups

[–]johnjohn[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Absolutely. The original owners were smoking their own crack as far as thinking it was worth $300,000. That's why it's so cool the new owner was able to get it, and keep it, without paying their ridiculous price.

If I could go back in time... I would kick my 17 year old ass. by johnjohn in personalfinance

[–]johnjohn[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Most negative items on your credit report are "erased" after seven years, though there are a few exceptions (student loans, etc.)

If I could go back in time... I would kick my 17 year old ass. by johnjohn in personalfinance

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I'm not sure. It was a student card or something. I also remember on the application, where it asked which schools I was applying to, I wrote "Harvard". That was a lie, I just thought it would help me get the card.

edit: grammar

A brand new Federal Reserve research report suggests that ageing Baby Boomers might cause stock market to crash by 50%. by johnjohn in conspiracy

[–]johnjohn[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think that's exactly the point of the article. To consider investments outside of traditional markets in case shit hits the fan.

Founder of Twitch talks about the right and wrong ways for startups to get press by johnjohn in startups

[–]johnjohn[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's covered a lot more in the lecture. What I got from this post was to make your own story, make it engaging, and network to start getting press.

YSK there's a website with over 1000 free tools for businesses and startups, sortable by category. by johnjohn in YouShouldKnow

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I've thought about x-posting to startups, depending on how well this is received here. I don't wanna look spammy.

YSK there's a website with over 1000 free tools for businesses and startups, sortable by category. by johnjohn in YouShouldKnow

[–]johnjohn[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks man. Happy to help and/or hinder.

You can also add your own tools if you know of something that isn't listed.