[LukeFitzpatrick]

What I'm surprised about is how much press Uber gets these days. I jump on Quora, I've easily seen 10 questions in about a week? Went to a startup event that was hosted by Uber. Have been given Uber discount cards. Likewise, goes for Twitter too. I've seen bad and good press about Uber. And, of course, I'm seeing Uber on HN.

I'm really keen to see if their growth startegy works and if they're able to dominate the industry; or become one of those companies that rises too fast and falls quickly.

Met a young kid recently, claimed he had the idea for Uber too.. Told him, it's all about the execution.

I'd expect the lawsuit against Uber will not be the last. They have really got to keep on top of their legal department to protect stakeholders.

[baddox]

I'm more surprised that people still visit Quora, let alone browse it.

[adwn]

> I'm more surprised that people still visit Quora [...]

Would you care to explain? (I'm genuinely curious)

[brador]

If you're not signed up and in it doesn't show the content. It's the old expertsexchange style bait and switch trick.

[whyleyc]

If you're on Chrome just install this extension to disable the login prompt and allow you to view Quora without a login:

https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/block-quora-login-...

[Netminder_EE]

Emphasis on the word "old". Experts Exchange doesn't do that, and hasn't for quite a while now.

[rtpg]

pretty sure expertsExchange required a paying subscription, whereas Quora is free. Plus cookies mean I'm not signing in every page.

(I mean free as in money, I am OK giving Quora ad dollars and building a social profile of myself)

[Netminder_EE]

Nope. I've been an EE member since 1999 and have never given them a cent. Some parts of the site are only accessible to Premium Services customers, but it's not all that difficult to earn them -- so no money out the door.

[baddox]

It was hyperbole. I obviously didn't believe that literally zero people browse Quora. I just mean that the site feels essentially dead to me. Ever since Google apparently killed their results, I haven't seen any links to a Quora post. I also don't hear any updates about the company, which used to be a regular occurrence around here a couple of years ago.

[bmajz]

I'm subscribed to their email digest. It manages to hook me just about every time with some delightful content. Go figure.

[endriju]

I second that. Every time Quora digest appears in my mailbox it manages to grab my attention for couple of minutes at least.

[jnbiche]

Thirded. I feel like an idiot for it, but I do click and read the Quora digest links in my email. They've got an excellent recommendation system set up for that (SVD?).

[LukeFitzpatrick]

I think Quora is awesome for finding content related to what I do - being startups. Most of the answers I read on there are of high quality, just like HN.

I've had startups PM me for advice, feedback, done Skype chats etc. I always try to help people when I can as I was once in their shoes. People have also helped me out too.

I dig anything related to tech, I enjoy using HN and Quora, and I feel - by only limiting yourself to one service, limits your knowledge. That's why I use both.

The sign in thing with Quora, did really bug me at the start, same goes for the dirty thing Facebook Messenger did - once, you can get over that, you might actually enjoy it.

Back on topic, Uber is everywhere in the news!

[hsod]

A lot of people on HN feel it is their duty to punish companies whose business practices do not line up with their personal ethos.

This manifests itself as off-topic, intellectually dishonest comments whose main purpose is to push an agenda, not to engage in real discussion.