Last night, I posted about finding a builder for my concept (that link is below). I was pleasantly surprised to see how mostly receptive HN was, but I wanted to ask the masses for some help.<p>1. How can I prove sincerity and move myself beyond the countless flames, i.e. "I HAZ GRT ID$A!"?<p>2. I realize posting on a message board is not exactly the best option for finding a business partner, but I can reach a lot of bright people and vet ideas this way. I'm meeting with some people in person here in town and HN has been great help for letting me gauge response so far. That response has been, mostly skeptical with a nice chunk of positivity, and just a dash of flame.<p>http://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=1998572<p>Thanks in advance for any insight.
Programmers like to see substance. Don't hide your idea. Give as detailed a description as you can. It's ok if you can't code, make some sketches. For the number of words you've written already, it's not clear what exactly you are trying to build or why it's new and amazing. Fill out the YC application to better understand and present your own business idea. Be concise. If you are really the business guy who can sell, make a video introducing yourself and describing the product. Do you write a popular blog? Why not?<p>[Edited to add]: At least fill out your HN profile details. How do you expect people to get in touch with you?<p>If you're really looking for a co-founder and not a code monkey, please don't ask them to fill out a form. It feels really condescending.<p>It's really great to have vision, but don't believe it too much until you have some traction. Even Zuckerberg didn't.