Show HN: I built a fair alternative to Product Hunt for indie makers

Article summary

The author, an indie maker, created a platform called ItsLaunched as an alternative to Product Hunt, aiming to provide a fairer way for indie makers to showcase their products. The platform limits the number of daily launches to 10 and allows users to vote for their favorite products, with a maximum of two votes per user per day. The author's goal is to give every product a chance to shine, regardless of the size of its team or marketing budget. The platform also features an 'Under Radar' section, which gives products that didn't receive much attention on their launch day a second chance to be seen.

Main themes

• Product Hunt alternative
• Indie makers
• Fairness in product visibility
• Community support
• Platform design
• Gaming the system

What commenters say

• The new platform's voting system may not be enough to prevent gaming the system, as savvy startups could still mobilize their users to vote.
• Product Hunt's current system favors products with strong user bases or teams that can mobilize a lot of votes quickly, overshadowing smaller indie makers.
• The new platform's limit on daily launches and votes per user may help to promote quality over quantity and give every product a fair chance to shine.
• Some commenters question the need for a platform like Product Hunt or its alternatives, suggesting that they may not be effective in driving real user engagement or sales.
• Decentralizing or democratizing the platform could help to align incentives with the indie maker community and prevent the platform from being gamed.
• The new platform's requirement for users to comment before submitting a product may not be effective in fostering meaningful engagement and could be a barrier to entry for some users.
• Some commenters believe that Product Hunt has lost its integrity and is now more focused on driving site traffic and ad revenue than supporting the community.
• The new platform's design and features, such as the 'Under Radar' section, may help to address some of the issues with Product Hunt and provide a better experience for indie makers.