In 2008, an App called "I Am Rich" with similar intent got removed from the AppStore without explanation. The purpose was to show other people that they were able to afford it with a price of US$999.99. The app got so much attention at that time and also the attention of Flipboard afterward to hire him full time. "Interesting Concept"
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I'm getting a server error when I attempt to sign in:
Server error response [url] https://api.richkids.life/auth [status code] 500 [reason phrase] Internal Server Error
One more try to get fast money)) But this wouldn't work.
Your problem that you didn't even try to understand needs of rich people. And that proves that is scam.
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Awesome guys! Earning money by creating a problem. I believe there are enough richkids crazy enough to make you rich.
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1. Agree with what others have said about composure. If you're going to put something on PH, especially something like this, you have to have thicker skin. Some of the responses from the CEO and Marketing Manager are unbelievable. You have to realize that some people are going to hate your product, even if it isn't as provocative as this. The only thing you can do about those people is use their comments as a learning moment, stay cool, and explain what you do clearly (it's new, not everyone is going to get it right away).
2. Whether the allegations here are true or not, if you're asking 1,000 Euro for a membership, put more time and thought into the language and approach. The website's language comes off a certain way and most of the reaction you've gotten on PH isn't to your idea, it's to your presentation. Also, Rich Kids will not pay for an inferior product and the look and feel is their first taste. If you're site reads to Product Hunters as shady, possibly dishonest, and non-authentic, don't lash out at them for pointing it out. Read it again with those comments in mind and try to improve your product and presentation. Even if the feedback isn't framed in a productive way, the people providing it are responding to the presentation they were given. Their opinions are valuable and, who knows, some of them may be rich kids.
3. Again, as others have pointed out, the name has got to go if you want to attract the type of users you seem to be targeting. Rich Kids isn't going to work with that demographic. I am friends with people who would and can afford to use an app like this, and Rich Kids wouldn't fly with them.
4. I haven't seen this in the comments yet, but maybe I missed it: The biggest issue I see with this app is not that it doesn't address a real market opportunity (it does!), it is that if you were really targeting the 1% you would be charging 10,000 Euro, not 1,000. 1,000 Euro is nothing to someone who really has it like that. If you're offering something truly valuable, something that delivers on the "rich kids only" premise, 1,000 Euro isn't enough of a barrier to entry. This may also be a part of your authenticity problem.
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Disgusting. 'There's a market for it' is really the worst excuse and by no means a justification for doing something. Should really be called Stupid Kids with Stupid Rich Parents.
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