Hacker News: monocat

New comment by monocat in "Ask HN: Are Tech Meetups Dead?"

monocat — Thu, 28 May 2026 16:00:55 +0000

I ran a meetup for 10 years, and right when I handed it off to my new co-organizer to take over, COVID hit. That pretty much killed it. Didn’t help that the platform we were focused on also got acquired around the same time.

A while later I tried starting another meetup around a different platform I had gotten into, but it never really went anywhere. The turn out was low and most people who showed up were mainly looking for help with their own projects.

Honestly, it felt the same at most tech events I’ve been to the last few years. A lot of people were there strictly for networking, leads, or trying to get help. Not many genuine connections. I thought I made a few, but after a couple interactions they disappeared fast. It just hasn’t felt the same. Now I'm very picky as to which ones to attend.

Maybe COVID changed people. Maybe the newer generation approaches tech meetups differently. Maybe it’s AI. I don’t know.

My favorite networking era was 2008-2012.

And yes, I’m not old.

New comment by monocat in "YouTube to automatically label AI-generated videos"

monocat — Wed, 27 May 2026 21:02:02 +0000

This ^

New comment by monocat in "I've been documenting roadside memorials and capturing them in an app I built"

monocat — Sun, 24 May 2026 22:17:51 +0000

The iOS app for ROAMO can be downloaded at https://apps.apple.com/us/app/roamo-roadside-memorials/id660...

Working on the Android and web experiences as well.

Feedback is appreciated.

I've been documenting roadside memorials and capturing them in an app I built

monocat — Sat, 23 May 2026 16:57:02 +0000

Article URL: https://roamo.me

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=48249209

Points: 3

# Comments: 1

New comment by monocat in "Hey LA FlutterFlow Fans"

monocat — Fri, 09 Aug 2024 17:58:58 +0000

I’ve been in software dev for a while, co-founded a marketplace app, and now I’m diving solo into building my own thing. After checking out all the options, I landed on FlutterFlow, and I’m hooked.

So, I figured why not start a local meetup for folks who are into this too? And guess what? I got the green light to make it happen!

If you're into Flutter, Dart, or FlutterFlow—or if you're a startup founder (or want to be)—let’s take this passion offline and meet up in person! I’m stoked to announce the FFDG Los Angeles group is now a thing!

Our first meetup is coming soon—stay tuned!

What’s in store:

- Chill chats about FlutterFlow tips - Help each other out with tricky stuff - Show off your latest creations - Meet other local techies

Let’s hang out, share some knowledge, and have a blast with FlutterFlow!

Jump in and join the group: https://www.meetup.com/ffdg-los-angeles/

Hey LA FlutterFlow Fans

monocat — Fri, 09 Aug 2024 17:58:58 +0000

Article URL: https://www.meetup.com/ffdg-los-angeles/

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=41204013

Points: 1

# Comments: 1

TYLT mobile wireless chargers and then some– get your GREEN on St. Patrick's Day

monocat — Mon, 16 Mar 2015 18:24:30 +0000

Article URL: http://tylt.com/st-patricks-day/

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=9213257

Points: 1

# Comments: 0

Project: Responsibility is a Go Minopo.com is Officially Live

monocat — Wed, 23 Jul 2014 17:15:18 +0000

Article URL: http://minopo.com/blog/responsibility-is-a-go-minopo-com-is-officially-live/

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=8075551

Points: 1

# Comments: 0

The Original Lead Technical Architect of Magento Launches Sellvana

monocat — Wed, 12 Feb 2014 20:12:59 +0000

Article URL: http://sellvana.com/blog/soon-you-will-enjoy-ecommerce-why

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=7226958

Points: 5

# Comments: 2

Los Angeles Mixergy Meetup

monocat — Mon, 13 Sep 2010 21:06:38 +0000

Article URL: http://thestartupdigest.com/classifieds/los-angeles-mixergy-meetup/

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=1688316

Points: 2

# Comments: 0

Has anyone tried slinkset.com

monocat — Wed, 24 Mar 2010 22:22:20 +0000

slinkset.com is similar to hackernews. I'm thinking of adding it to my site and run community aspect of it. Do you use it? Any issues?

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=1217072

Points: 1

# Comments: 0

Ecommerce Event Site: Designed and Coded by Founder

monocat — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 04:55:36 +0000

Article URL: http://monogiggle.com

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=1133446

Points: 3

# Comments: 0

Did China Try to Hack my Site?

monocat — Sat, 30 Jan 2010 01:00:57 +0000

Article URL: http://monocat.posterous.com/did-china-try-to-hack-my-site

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=1088002

Points: 1

# Comments: 0

Techcrunch Hacked Yet Again

monocat — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 06:33:00 +0000

Article URL: http://monocat.posterous.com/techcrunch-hacked-yet-again

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=1079951

Points: 2

# Comments: 0

Odyssey Of A Fabled Mind

monocat — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 22:11:57 +0000

Article URL: http://monocat.com/odyssey-of-a-fabled-mind/

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=788183

Points: 1

# Comments: 0

New comment by monocat in "Where Did All My Twitter Buddies Go?"

monocat — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 20:36:02 +0000

Thanks guys for your comments. Shame HN doesn't send notification when a person leaves a comment, or am I missing an option?

New comment by monocat in "I want @monocat to be filthy rich"

monocat — Sat, 15 Aug 2009 05:00:25 +0000

Thanks callmeed for taking the time responding to my post.

You are correct. Not everyone desires to be filthy rich. I, like you, merely looking for material comforts/luxuries and nothing more. As long as I don't have to worry about my next paycheck or how I'm going to cover my next bill, then I would be feel much relaxed and less stressed.

As far as my desire to be rich, I did mention in my post that my family at the end "...are and will forever be, my true wealth." I had much to write, but did my best to condense it without blabbering forever. I apologize if the message intended was kind of lost.

Time permitting, I will check the books you recommended.

By the way, your sites are very nice and clean. Congrats. Regarding Nextproof.com, will I be guessing correctly that it's built using Ruby on Rails. That's what my new project will be based on. Any feedback will be appreciated.

Regards.

I want @monocat to be filthy rich

monocat — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 23:46:33 +0000

Article URL: http://monocat.com/i-want-monocat-to-be-filthy-rich/

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=764099

Points: 5

# Comments: 2

What I Learned From Twiistup VI

monocat — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 22:15:45 +0000

Article URL: http://monocat.com/what-i-learned-from-twiistup-vi/

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=742327

Points: 1

# Comments: 0

How To Protect Folders On A Mac

monocat — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 06:56:44 +0000

Article URL: http://monocat.com/how-to-protect-folders-on-a-mac/

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=721097

Points: 1

# Comments: 0