On: Launch YC S21: Meet the Batch, Thread #5

[billclerico]

The encouraging comments on these threads are reminiscent of old Launch HN at its best. Great idea, dang.

[dang → TechBro8615]

Of course YC startups can post Show HNs whenever they want, just like everyone can.

The difference with Launch HN threads is that the latter get automatically placed on the front page, as explained at https://news.ycombinator.com/newsfaq.html and https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=27877280.

[cma → dang]

Per-FTC, shouldn't these be marked with a [sponsored] tag, if placement is partly in exchange for equity? Most should understand the connection and the siteowner, but some may be unaware and see it as organic.