Why not congratulate OP for his initiative. The fact that som many people are responding so positively gives new members of the community (like myself) a wonderful impression of how helpful people are here. Look how many people are pitching in to help this person without any expectation of return.
Also, this is yet one community. You have no idea who all else this guy knows and by meeting with whoever responds here, they will gain from it.
I'd like to point you to a Reid Hoffman article which discusses the power of connecting with people from various networks:
The fact that he's not a top commenter is even more inspiring. It shows that if someone has a good concept, takes initiative and quells any fear that "oh I'm not a big guy/girl on HN,I can't be that audacious" - well that person will get results.
Reminds me of Geothe's timeless words, "...boldness has genius, power and magic in it".
Also, this is yet one community. You have no idea who all else this guy knows and by meeting with whoever responds here, they will gain from it.
I'd like to point you to a Reid Hoffman article which discusses the power of connecting with people from various networks:
http://tech.fortune.cnn.com/2012/01/24/reid-hoffman-linkedin... (special attention to the bit on "The diversity of weak ties"
The fact that he's not a top commenter is even more inspiring. It shows that if someone has a good concept, takes initiative and quells any fear that "oh I'm not a big guy/girl on HN,I can't be that audacious" - well that person will get results.
Reminds me of Geothe's timeless words, "...boldness has genius, power and magic in it".