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snegu
·7 лет назад·discuss
Oh yes, I agree, Peanut is terrible. I recently moved to a new area and left all my mom friends behind, so I was desperate for a way to find new ones, but it's useless. There needs to be an OK Cupid for moms.
snegu
·7 лет назад·discuss
One category that's missing on the left is "Parents." There's Tinder for parents (Peanut), Birchbox for parents (multiple subscription boxes). It would be interesting to think about what Uber or AirBnB for parents would be.

I couldn't read the article though because I got that absurd uncloseable newsletter subscription screen. That was one of the most user-hostile things I've seen on a website lately.
snegu
·9 лет назад·discuss
I don't understand what you gain by using the term "philanthropic investing" over "charity" if there are no monetary returns.

Edit: I'm just trying to understand why you think it's more precise to label what Bill Gates is doing as "philanthropic investment" as opposed to "giving money away."
snegu
·9 лет назад·discuss
Exactly. But why use the term "philanthropic investment" and use that term to cast aspersion on what Bill Gates is doing?
snegu
·9 лет назад·discuss
Why? What is the return that he will make on his efforts to eradicate polio and malaria?

You could perhaps argue that his work in education will lead to a more capable tech workforce in the future, but even then, the returns won't go to him.
snegu
·9 лет назад·discuss
Why is "giving away" in quotes? Do you think he's actually keeping it and committing massive fraud?