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Ask HN: Why does Reddit hate my startup while loving HN favs like StartupLister?

by booruguru on 11/12/15, 4:43 PM with 9 comments

I have basically created a directory of sites that accept link submission. It's called The Submit List. I also offer manual link submission services much like StartupLister, PromoteHour, etc.

Rather, writing yet another listicle, I wanted to create a resource with granular search classifications, that's continually updated over time.

Those sites have been celebrated by the tech media. So I created something more broad and comprehensive, rather than yet another niche service.

I posted an article on Reddit about "How A Vulgar Reddit User Saved My Business" and they have spent the last 12 hours ripping me a new one.

Apparently, I have created an evil SEO scheme even though my site has nothing to do with SEO.

What am I missing here? I tried asking the Reddit users replying to my post, but they're too belligerent to manage a half-way intelligent conversation. So I figured I might have better luck on HN.

This has been a truly bizarre and demoralizing experience. I posted on Reddit to clarify the misconceptions, but it only made things worse.

If you agree with the haters, please explain why The Submit List is the devil's tool, whereas niche sites like StartupLister and PromoteHour are legit resources.

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https://www.reddit.com/r/Entrepreneur/comments/3sgh95/how_a_vulgar_reddit_user_saved_my_business/

https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=8175019

http://thesubmitlist.com

  • by minimaxir on 11/12/15, 5:02 PM

    From your Reddit clarification:

    > But the thing is, THE SUBMIT LIST is not some bull shit SEO scam. It’s a legitimate directory that showcases real sites with real visitors–sites that solicit link submissions.

    There is no way to say that which doesn't sound sleazy.

  • by InvestingFL on 11/13/15, 9:52 AM

    Because those reddit users were 100% right. You have a link selling business whether you like it or not, and a sleazy one at that.

    Don't act surprised, sites like this don't belong on here.

  • by sharemywin on 11/12/15, 5:33 PM

    I personally don't see problem with your site. I probably wouldn't pay for the service since I wouldn't want my site plastered all over the internet at once.

    I did added your site to my bookmark site for me to look at later. www.post2zip.com.