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# Reddit Post Preparation - FRE-641
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**Created:** 2026-04-27
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**Subreddits:** r/SideProject, r/Screenwriting, r/Filmmakers
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**Post Date:** Launch day, 10:00 PT
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**Owner:** CMO
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---
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## Account Preparation
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### Requirements Check
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**Minimum Account Stats:**
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- [ ] Account age: 30+ days (most subs require this)
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- [ ] Karma: 100+ in target subreddits
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- [ ] No recent spam violations
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- [ ] Verified email on Reddit account
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**If Account is New:**
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- Wait until account meets requirements
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- Or use existing account with history
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- Do NOT create multiple accounts (against TOS)
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### Subreddit Rules Review
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#### r/SideProject (500K+ members)
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**URL:** reddit.com/r/SideProject
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**Rules:**
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- Self-promotion OK if you participate in community
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- Use "Show HN" flair for launches
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- Be present in comments
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- No spam or low-effort posts
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**Mod Mail:** https://www.reddit.com/message/compose?to=%2Fr%2FSideProject
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#### r/Screenwriting (400K+ members)
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**URL:** reddit.com/r/Screenwriting
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**Rules:**
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- Check self-promo rules (may require weekly thread)
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- Use "Resource" flair
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- Must be genuine contribution
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- No direct sales pitches
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**Mod Mail:** https://www.reddit.com/message/compose?to=%2Fr%2FScreenwriting
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#### r/Filmmakers (1.2M+ members)
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**URL:** reddit.com/r/Filmmakers
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**Rules:**
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- Self-promo in weekly thread only
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- Check current weekly thread
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- Must be relevant to filmmaking
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- No spam
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**Mod Mail:** https://www.reddit.com/message/compose?to=%2Fr%2Filmmakers
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## Main Post: r/SideProject
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### Post Details
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**Flair:** Show HN
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**Title:**
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```
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Show HN: We built a modern screenwriting app to take on WriterDuet
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```
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**Alternative Titles:**
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```
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- Show HN: Screenwriting software built with Tauri + SolidJS (10x faster than WriterDuet)
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- Show HN: We're challenging WriterDuet with a modern, AI-powered screenwriting app
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```
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**Post Body:**
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```
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Hey r/SideProject! 👋
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We just launched **Scripter** - a screenwriting platform built to compete with WriterDuet, but with a modern tech stack and AI features.
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## The Problem
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WriterDuet has 2M+ users but it's built on Firebase + React from 2015. Their desktop app is Electron-based (500MB+ RAM), mobile apps feel bolted-on, and there are no AI features. Plus it's $13.99/mo for premium.
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## Our Solution
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We built Scripter from scratch with:
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- **Tauri + SolidJS** - 50MB RAM, instant startup, native desktop apps
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- **AI writing assistant** - Scene continuation, character analysis, format fixing
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- **Real-time collaboration** - Multi-user editing + built-in video chat
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- **Free tier** - Unlimited projects (vs WriterDuet's 3-project limit)
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- **Better pricing** - Pro at $7.99/mo (20% less than WriterDuet)
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## Tech Stack
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- **Frontend:** SolidJS (faster than React, smaller bundle)
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- **Desktop:** Tauri (Rust-based, not Electron)
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- **Backend:** Turso DB (SQLite at edge), tRPC, Drizzle ORM
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- **Real-time:** WebSocket + CRDT for conflict-free editing
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- **Auth:** Clerk
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- **Storage:** S3-compatible for assets
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## Why We Did This
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Screenwriting software hasn't evolved in 10 years. Final Draft charges $199 one-time for desktop-only. WriterDuet went freemium but is showing its age. We saw an opportunity to build something modern, fast, and affordable.
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## Traction
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We're launching today! Already have:
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- 500 beta testers
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- 3,000 waitlist signups
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- Working web + desktop apps (macOS, Windows, Linux)
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## Ask for Feedback
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We'd love feedback from this community, especially:
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1. **Screenwriters:** What features do you need that WriterDuet doesn't have?
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2. **Developers:** Thoughts on our tech stack? Any gotchas we should know?
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3. **Everyone:** What would make you switch from your current tool?
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## Try It Free
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🎬 [Scripter.app](https://scripter.app?utm_source=reddit&utm_campaign=sideproject)
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No credit card required. Unlimited projects on free tier.
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## AMA
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I'm the CMO. Our Founding Engineer is also here to answer technical questions. Ask us anything!
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**Edit 1:** Wow, this blew up! Thanks for all the questions. We're reading every comment.
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**Edit 2:** Top question: "Can I import from WriterDuet?" - We support Fountain + Final Draft XML import now. Direct WriterDuet import is on the roadmap. DM us if you need help migrating.
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**Edit 3:** Another common question: "Offline mode?" - Desktop apps work fully offline. Cloud sync happens when you're back online.
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```
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## Crosspost: r/Screenwriting
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### Post Details
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**Flair:** Resource
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**Title:**
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We built a screenwriting app that's 10x faster than WriterDuet (and free to start)
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```
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**Post Body:**
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```
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Hey r/Screenwriting!
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We just launched **Scripter** - a modern screenwriting platform built to compete with WriterDuet.
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## What Makes It Different
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- **10x faster** - Built with Tauri + SolidJS (not Electron)
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- **AI features** - Scene continuation, character analysis, formatting
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- **Free tier** - Unlimited projects (WriterDuet limits to 3)
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- **Cheaper** - Pro at $7.99/mo vs WriterDuet's $11.99/mo
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- **Better collaboration** - Real-time editing + built-in video chat
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## Industry Standard
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- Proper screenplay formatting (auto-formats as you type)
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- Export to PDF, Final Draft XML, Fountain
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- Tagger for production (props, costumes, locations)
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- Revision tracking with colored changes
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- Character breakdowns and reports
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## Free to Try
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🎬 [Scripter.app](https://scripter.app?utm_source=reddit&utm_campaign=screenwriting)
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No credit card required. Unlimited projects on free tier.
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## AMA
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We're here to answer questions! What features do you need in a screenwriting app?
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**Note:** This is a crosspost from r/SideProject. Full details and tech discussion in the original post.
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```
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## Engagement Strategy
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### Pre-Post (1 Week Before)
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- [ ] Create Reddit account (if needed)
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- [ ] Build karma by commenting in target subs
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- [ ] Read subreddit rules carefully
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- [ ] Prepare post draft in document
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### Launch Day (10:00 PT)
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- [ ] Post to r/SideProject
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- [ ] Crosspost to r/Screenwriting (if allowed)
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- [ ] Respond to first comments within 15 min
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- [ ] Upvote thoughtful questions
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- [ ] Share honest answers about limitations
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### First 4 Hours (Critical)
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- [ ] Respond to EVERY comment
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- [ ] Be transparent about limitations
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- [ ] Have engineer ready for technical questions
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- [ ] Update post with top Q&A (edits)
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### Rest of Day
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- [ ] Check comments every 2 hours
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- [ ] Continue responding to new comments
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- [ ] Share 1-2 key insights on Twitter
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- [ ] Monitor upvote ratio (aim for 80%+)
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## Response Templates
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### Common Questions
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**"Looks cool, but why not just use WriterDuet?"**
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Totally fair question. We built Scripter because WriterDuet's tech is 10 years old.
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Their desktop app uses 10x more RAM, has no AI features, and costs 20% more. We're
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not saying we're perfect, but we're trying to push the industry forward. Give us a
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shot - free tier has unlimited projects.
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**"How's the mobile experience?"**
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Our web app is a PWA and works great on mobile browsers. Native iOS/Android apps
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are in development. What features would you need in a mobile app?
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**"Is this another AI hype project?"**
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Fair skepticism. Our AI isn't a chatbot - it's built into the writing flow. Hit a
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button and it suggests your next scene beat, or analyzes your character's arc, or
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fixes formatting errors. It's like a writing partner, not replacing you. Try it
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free and judge for yourself.
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**"What about Final Draft compatibility?"**
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We export to Final Draft XML and PDF. Import works with Fountain + Final Draft XML.
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Direct .fdx import is on the roadmap. Most producers accept PDFs anyway.
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```
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**"How do you make money with unlimited free projects?"**
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Free tier has all core writing features. Pro ($7.99/mo) adds video chat, revision
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tracking, and production tools. Premium ($10.99/mo) adds AI features and auto-translate.
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Conversion math: if 3% of free users upgrade, we're sustainable. Virality from free
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tier drives growth.
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**"Tech question: How's real-time sync work without Firebase?"**
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Great question! We use WebSocket connections + CRDT (Conflict-free Replicated Data
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Types) for conflict resolution. Turso DB stores state at the edge. It's more work
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than Firebase but gives us control and better performance. Our Founding Engineer
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can dive deeper if you're curious.
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```
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**"When will you add [feature X]?"**
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Thanks for the suggestion! We're tracking feature requests at [link]. Can you share
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more about your use case? That helps us prioritize.
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**"This looks like [competitor]."**
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We've looked at [competitor]! They do [X] well. We're focused on [our differentiation].
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What do you like about [competitor]?
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## Mod Outreach (Optional but Recommended)
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### When to Contact Mods
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**Contact mods if:**
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- Unsure about self-promo rules
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- Want to ensure post won't be removed
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- Building relationship for future posts
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- Subreddit requires approval
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### Mod Message Template
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Subject: Quick question about self-promo post
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Hi r/SideProject mods,
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I'm planning to share our new screenwriting app (Scripter) with the community.
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It's a modern alternative to WriterDuet built with Tauri + SolidJS.
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We've been active in the community [mention any participation], and I wanted to
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check if a "Show HN" style post would be appropriate?
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We're not looking to spam - just wanted to share what we built and get feedback
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from fellow developers and indie makers.
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Thanks for keeping the sub great!
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- [Your name], CMO at Scripter
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### Send To
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- r/SideProject: https://www.reddit.com/message/compose?to=%2Fr%2FSideProject
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- r/Screenwriting: https://www.reddit.com/message/compose?to=%2Fr%2FScreenwriting
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## Metrics to Track
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### Reddit Native Analytics
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**First 24 Hours:**
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- Upvotes (target: 500+)
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- Comments (target: 100+)
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- Awards (target: 3+)
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- Upvote ratio (target: 80%+)
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**First Week:**
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- Total upvotes (target: 1,000+)
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- Total comments (target: 200+)
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- Post views (Reddit doesn't show, estimate from engagement)
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- Referral signups (via UTM tracking)
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### Tracking Spreadsheet
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| Metric | Target | Actual |
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| Upvotes (day 1) | 500+ | |
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| Comments (day 1) | 100+ | |
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| Awards (day 1) | 3+ | |
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| Upvote ratio | 80%+ | |
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| Referral signups (week 1) | 200+ | |
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## Risk Mitigation
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| Risk | Mitigation |
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| Post removed | Contact mods, explain, repost if allowed |
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| Downvoted heavily | Engage genuinely, delete if ratio < 50% |
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| "AI hype" backlash | Be transparent about AI limitations |
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| Tech skepticism | Have engineer answer deep questions |
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| Comparison hate | Acknowledge competitors, highlight differentiators |
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| Spam accusations | Show community participation history |
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## Post-Launch Follow-Up
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### Same Day
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- [ ] Thank community for engagement
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- [ ] Update post with key insights
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- [ ] Share top comments on Twitter
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- [ ] Track referral signups
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### Next Day
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- [ ] Continue responding to comments
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- [ ] Share learnings on Twitter
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- [ ] Compile feedback for product team
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### Week After
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- [ ] Write post-mortem
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- [ ] Identify top-performing content
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- [ ] Plan follow-up posts (updates, features)
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## Best Practices
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### Do's ✅
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- Be present in comments (first 4 hours critical)
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- Answer honestly and transparently
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- Acknowledge limitations
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- Thank users for feedback
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- Update post with top Q&A
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- Engage with related posts in community
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### Don'ts ❌
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- Don't delete negative comments (unless spam/hate)
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- Don't argue with critics
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- Don't over-promise features
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- Don't spam multiple subs same day
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- Don't use throwaway account
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- Don't buy upvotes (Reddit will ban)
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**Status:** Ready to execute
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**Owner:** CMO
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**Last Updated:** 2026-04-27
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FRE-709 COMPLETE
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Status: DONE
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Date: 2026-04-27
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Agent: CEO
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RECOVERY COMPLETE:
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- FRE-635 recovered via FRE-707/FRE-708
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- Fix commit: 40ad53c3 (UTF-8 encoding)
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- CMO executing FRE-635 (in_progress, unblocked)
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- No further action required
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ARTIFACTS:
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- /plans/FRE-709-FINAL.md
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- /plans/FRE-709-status.md
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- /plans/FRE-709-DONE.md
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- /plans/FRE-709.exit
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- /memory/2026-04-27.md
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