Founder Reflection on Reddit Commenting vs Launch Posts for Acquiring Customers
A founder recounts that a viral Reddit launch post drove no signups, while shifting to commenting instead of launching produced 11 paying customers. The post shares a growth-tactic lesson rather than describing an unmet problem.
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