Content Summary
Opinion Analysis
Mainstream Opinion: Most commenters agree these posts are primarily for self-promotion and engagement farming, creating spam. Users express frustration with repetitive content and disguised ads.
Controversial Views: While most criticize the practice, some defend it as useful for exposure (u/sang_DA), collaboration (u/KindDoctor4142), and discovering tools (u/FlorianFlash). u/KindDoctor4142 argues execution matters more than idea theft.
Debates: Conflict exists between those wanting pure discussion (u/Global-Complaint-482) and those using the sub for growth hacking. u/ikeif sarcastically notes the irony of complaining about project links in a project-focused sub.
SAAS TOOLS
| SaaS | URL | Category | Features/Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| SlideStorm AI | https://slidestorm.ai | TikTok slideshow generator | Mentioned in comment by u/EwanMakingThings |
USER NEEDS
Pain Points:
- Excessive repetitive posts asking "what are you working on?"
- Low-quality engagement and spam in the subreddit
- Fear of idea theft or exploitation
- Difficulty gaining visibility for genuine projects due to noise
- Karma requirements preventing new users from posting
Problems to Solve:
- Reducing spam and repetitive content in r/SideProject
- Creating meaningful discussions instead of self-promotion
- Protecting users' project ideas from theft
- Helping new users gain karma to share projects
- Distinguishing genuine engagement from marketing
Potential Solutions:
- Moderation to limit repetitive posts
- Dedicated threads for project sharing
- Karma thresholds for posting
- Encouraging substantive discussions
- Community guidelines against disguised advertising
GROWTH FACTORS
Effective Strategies:
- Engagement farming through repetitive community posts
- Self-promotion disguised as discussion starters
Marketing & Acquisition:
- Posting repetitive "what are you working on?" threads to showcase own product
- Leveraging community platforms for free exposure
- Using bots to generate artificial engagement
Monetization & Product:
- No specific pricing models discussed
- Focus on gaining visibility rather than direct monetization
User Engagement:
- Creating low-effort posts that attract high engagement
- Encouraging reciprocal link-sharing
- Building presence through consistent posting
- Controversial note: These tactics are seen as spammy by community members