Ask HN: I own mrrobot.io Should I build something on it or sell it?

4 points by raviojha 10y ago ↗ HN

I have an idea to build a great website which is inspired by http://3564020356.org/deserve.htm but the hacks will be related to the ongoing series. I'm not sure, if I should go ahead and build it. Would it kick off? or should I just sell it? I'm inclined on the idea to build it. I asked a few friends around who weren't much impressed. So I wanted to ask more like-minded people. What do you think?

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cdvonstinkpot 10y ago ↗

My first thought was that it would be good for a smart contracts platform, automating things for people/companies.

raviojha 10y ago ↗

Ahh.. good idea. You mean something around https://bitshake.io/ right? First problem that came to my mind would be conflicting laws between two people creating a mutual contract from two different countries.

notahacker 10y ago ↗

You're not likely to make a non-trivial amount of money from selling the name, so it's more down to whether you're sufficiently enthused about the idea (the idea isn't likely to be a money-spinner either, but maybe it's a great fun project for you)

raviojha 10y ago ↗

Yeah, I agree with your opinion to an extent.

tagabek 10y ago ↗

If you can manage to get any offer above $XXX, sell it. The show's popularity could very well be at it's peak, given that maintaining or even increasing television ratings after the first season are rare. Otherwise, it could be a fun side project worth sentimental value.

raviojha 10y ago ↗

Thanks. Good tips. Kinda my thoughts too. Just needed an extra push mentally from others.. like you. :)

lewisgodowski 10y ago ↗

You could create an ARG à la Halo 2's ILB (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/I_Love_Bees), but for Mr. Robot.

raviojha 10y ago ↗

Oh.. so that's what we call it. ARG! While I was looking for a headstart on google, I was like.. "Has no one ever built things like this before". Thanks :) This is cool.