On: Launch HN: Py (YC S17) – Learn to Code on the Go

[derektlo]

Nope, we aren't regulated as a school so we're not worried about this!

[thebiglebrewski → derektlo]

But you do provide courses to people for money, right?

[derektlo → thebiglebrewski]

Currently, all of our courses are actually free! We will be releasing a new version of Py on iOS within the next day or two that will contain a premium subscription that unlocks access to new premium content we're rolling out.

[thebiglebrewski → derektlo]

Sooo....sounds like you're about to become a school that takes money? Are you worried about regulation now?

[glennon → thebiglebrewski]

@thebiglebrewski -- do you have a link or reference to the regulations of concern? I did a quick web search and did not find anything relevant.

[briandear → thebiglebrewski]

If there is a regulation about this, it’s ridiculous. A great example of government overreach.

Udemy isn’t regulated as a school. Duolingo isn’t regulated as a school. Considering this product as something that ought to be regulated is madness.

Regulations are the enemy of innovation. Unless there is a health or safety issue, government ought to stay the hell out.