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September 24, 2018

"Why build X when Y exists?"

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"Why are you building X when Y exists?" – Indie Hackers

This year one piece of unsolicited feedback I’ve heard more than anything else is this: “Why are you building X when Y exists?” For example, why create Fa…

Paul Jarvis

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    In a similar vein this video was recently published https://youtu.be/G3gFv2lpkiw

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    I think the answer is, because Y isn't working that well for me.

    I don't know if Fathom is the answer to a post-GA world, but I still hope your launch went well!

    orliesaurus
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