Show HN: CollabFinder, find developers and designers for your next great project

I don't think Facebook logins are a good way to handle user registration for something like this, perhaps I'm in the minority but I don't even have a Facebook account anymore (on purpose).<p>I don't think it's a good idea to pull Facebook friends from their API for this purpose either, are you actually processing those or is it client side?

CollabFinder is a network of geeks like you looking for collaborators. No recruiters. No MBAs.<p>It's the place to go when you're looking for someone to help you with your next big idea. Browse developers, designers, illustrators and writers by skill, interest, location and how many friends you have in common. Then chat with anyone with one click.<p>And if you're looking to do a new startup tag yourself with "Y Combinator" or "Summer Camp" or "TechStars" to get pitched by people like you. Want to see Python developers in San Francisco who want to do a Y Combinator company related to education? No problem.<p>Try it out now at CollabFinder.com and let us know what you think.<p>Saha, Gil and Simon.

The join forms on this site are abysmal. I hate to say it, but as a designer/developer, I couldn't even get my profile on the site. You gotta fix this if you want to get enough users.

I like the idea, seems similar to BuildItWithMe.<p>However, requiring Facebook for sign up kills it for me. As a dev, I'd rather use email/password.

Can't access the website, It's saying Database Error...<p>And the only way to sign up is via Facebook?<p>I am a Developer, But i am not a Facebook user, Having different/normal way to signup will be good.

Tried to get in touch with some people on the site but it says "Join CollabFinder by creating your public profile" every time I try to "add to my profile"

As a developer/designer looking for a marketing/business person I feel left out.

Love the simplicity of this one. Awesome work Saha &#38; co.

Simple interface, I like, looking forward to seeing it grow