Gaurav Singhal

I understand that ProductHunt automatically notifies subscribers when a product launches, but I'm curious about whether there's a way for makers to personally connect with people who've subscribed to their upcoming launch. As makers, we put a lot of effort into building our subscriber base for a successful launch, and while the automatic notifications are great, I believe personal outreach could help build stronger connections and engagement. Does anyone know: - If we can see who our subscribers are? - If there's a way to communicate with them directly? - If this is even allowed within ProductHunt's guidelines? Would love to hear from experienced makers who've successfully managed their pre-launch subscriber relationships or from anyone who knows ProductHunt's stance on this. Thanks in advance for your insights!

Hey, Product Hunt community As both a maker and data scientist, I've been analyzing engagement patterns on Product Hunt, and something about the streak system has been bothering me. Let me share my thoughts, and I'd love to hear yours. The current streak system seems to be an oversimplified metric that might actually be counterproductive to genuine community engagement. Here's why: Translating This to The Data Problem: 1. A user with a 365-day streak might just be logging in daily without meaningful interaction 2. Someone with a broken streak could be writing detailed reviews and launching successful products 3. The binary nature (streak/no-streak) doesn't capture the quality of engagement The Psychology Impact: When a high-value community member loses their 300-day streak due to a personal emergency or technical issue, they face a demotivating "start from zero" situation. Should a year of valuable contributions be nullified by one missed day? Questions for the Community: I hope someone from ProductHunt also says something here. What if we had a weighted point system that considered: - Quality of comments/discussions - Product launches - Successful hunts - Community help I see they have a KittyPoint system which I think should be the main highlight of the profile and not the streak. Could we implement a "streak pause" feature for verified emergencies? What metrics would YOU consider more meaningful for measuring community contribution? As someone who works with data, I believe we can create a more nuanced system that truly reflects and encourages valuable community participation. What are your thoughts? I especially want to hear from long-time PH users and the Product Hunt team!

I recently read Meditations by Marcus Aurelius, and it offered a profound perspective on life. It reminded me that, regardless of our circumstances whether rich or poor, successful or struggling we must stay grounded and practice gratitude daily. Life is fleeting, and the most meaningful way to honor it is by living with purpose, focusing on what we can control, and appreciating the present moment.