So, if you would love to clear up the misconceptions, actually answer all of the questions you listed? The only one you answered is about discounts for your product.
Humanitarian use: see below about 100 years ago vs. today.
Quality of people: that's why Space is free.
What's design's ethical imperative: also, see below about 100 years ago vs. today.
Founders of push notification companies: Ask the CEOs of Leanplum/Marketo/Intercom/Vizurly/Kahuna why they haven't released an antidote for push notifications? Please. Try to get them to talk about it.
Lightening rod: because now we're on HN.
Humanitarian use: see below about 100 years ago vs. today.
Quality of people: that's why Space is free.
What's design's ethical imperative: also, see below about 100 years ago vs. today.
Founders of push notification companies: Ask the CEOs of Leanplum/Marketo/Intercom/Vizurly/Kahuna why they haven't released an antidote for push notifications? Please. Try to get them to talk about it.
Tristan: great friend, mutual supporters
Pricing model: $0.05/MAU for qualifying startups.
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