Feedback on the Developer Auction site:
Why does it insist on me creating a profile for me to navigate around the site? I'd like to figure out how it works before I commit to creating a profile.
Secondly, if a profile is created, why are "Why are you interested in new job opportunities?" and "When are you available to start a new full-time job (if the right opportunity comes along)?" required fields?
There is no indication on the profile creation page who will actually view this data and because of that, I will end up closing the browser and moving on. To raise conversion, it would be more beneficial to allow people to create a profile and then put themselves on the market at a point that they decide.
Just a thought...
Honest question, because I'm confused and still don't understand HN completely:
Why was Sujay's age added to the title of the submission when his age isn't even mentioned at all in the original article?
Sujay is a good friend and top knotch guy. Developer Auction is lucky to have him.
I think this is an interesting model and Sujay definitely seems like a talented fellow, however, am I the only one repulsed by the name "Developer Auction"?
It makes me think of another kind of auction of human labor — Slave Auction. I don't like the objectification of talented engineers or humans in general.