[sequoia]

The hackerati clearly doesn't like this because of facebook connect. Remember that the average consumer has a totally different relationship to the 'net & facebook (if they use it) than the HN set. I saw your app requires access to friends' photos: it appears that this is to put a photo with the date in a nice little reminders display. Tinfoil hats notwithstanding, I expect many people will love this interface.

I use ghostery & abp & avoid facebook connect apps myself, but I recognize that I'm not an average consumer. I think many people will really like your application. In any event, keep in mind that the sample group here is tiny and not representative before overhaul the interface based on our advice. ;)

I might suggest making it clear what you do more quickly: "Automatically send gifts to Facebook friends on their birthday" or something. "Remember friends' special occasions and give personal gifts" is a bit vague, imo. am I supposed to remember them? Do I send the gift? What does this service do?

[giftdish]

Sequoia,

Thanks for the feedback. Agreed on the clarified messaging, we're working on that now. HN skews against Facebook, so I was expecting most of this feedback, we will start opening it up, but won't rush it.