Tell HN: Launch HN Test

>>gruseo+(OP)
Never let a good crisis go to waste: I'm launching https://20-things.com/ :) Could use a good load test ;)

>>dt3ft+51
HN always likes new communities. But don't do this:

New account registrations are currently either closed or very limited

If you do that, the psychology goes like this: "I wonder what this is?" (click) "Ooh, a new social community! I like those!" (reads further) "What do you mean, new accounts are closed or very limited? What if I want to join? Why are you gatekeeping me? Damn you!"... except with words stronger than 'damn'.

Once you're ready to let anyone sign up, email hn@ycombinator.com and we'll help you out.

>>dang+91
Thank you, the registrations are now open but each signup incurs a cost (for the SMS) and the budget is currently limited hence the notice. I'll get in touch asap.

>>dt3ft+m2
Sending even tens of thousands of SMS is very cheap, just how limited is that budget? :)

>>_-____+z2
A few hundred people with US numbers should be able to sign up, but sending SMS overseas is much more expensive. For example, sending to Switzerland: $0.069 per SMS.

>>dt3ft+O2
That's insane, but in line with what other (local) sms gateways charge here.

But do you really need my phone number?

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