[j_s]

This happens because it works, though not necessarily so much for the HN crowd.

[bogomipz]

Does it though? In my experience a good product or service doesn't require constant spamming. It has nothing to with whether someone reads HN or not.

[j_s]

Does your request for confirmation incorporate the ancient HN discussion I linked?

[theprotocol]

I'd wager the initial greeting works, but I question whether the person's lack of self awareness (when it's clear that the customer doesn't have time to do small-talk and has been evading you for 3 weeks straight) wouldn't be grating to most people who are trying to evaluate several products and get some work done.

[j_s]

https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=3456459

[theprotocol]

Interesting, thanks for the link. :)