What it does
This new UK-based initiative has a name that speaks for itself. Is there something that really bothers you? Want to feel better by getting it off your chest? If that is the case, you can always resort to a site like this and voice your discontent.
The site couldn’t be easier to use. The one actual requisite is registering beforehand by filling out the three fields that are provided - username, e-mail and password. Once registration has been complied with, you will be able to publish your rants and ravings for all to see.
When submitting a comment, you can also add a little emoticon to emphasize your message. The messages themselves tend to range from “It’s always raining in England, I hate it!” to messages that deal with current celebrities or popular shows like High School Musical, but you are free to rant about anything that irks you.
All in all, this site stands as a good way to let off some frustration, and it is surely cheaper than a visit to your local shrink. You can try it out for yourself at rantr.co.uk and start ranting right away.
In their own words
“Rant about it all.”
Why it might be a killer
Those wishing to alleviate some tension might do so in a streamlined way thanks to this site.
Some questions
What are the rules you should abide by if you intend to become a site user?
Link: http://www.rantr.co.uk
Our Review: http://www.killerstartups.com/User-Gen-Content/rantr-co-uk-voice-your-discontent
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In their own words
“Inspire is a community of people sharing their stories with the hope of becoming a catalyst for action and a voice for change in global education.”
Why it might be a killer
It enables everybody to make a difference and raise consciousness higher.
Some questions
How do you upload a video to the site?
What it does
Inspire is a community of people who share stories over the web with the aim of becoming a catalyst for action, and eliciting change in global education. This particular community can be reached at InspiredByEducation.com, and it features a wide host of articles and videos that can be readily accessed from the main page.
A “Speak up” section is part of the main navigation menu, and it will let you tell the world about the issues and challenges that you think should be addressed to the ends of providing quality education to the upcoming generations. You can easily visualize the most recent comments, too, and post a reply in an instant manner.
Other section of the site that merits a mention is the one that goes by the name of “Volunteer”, as it provides individuals who want to share their experience with others a ready outlet for doing so.
When all is said and done, it is always comforting to visit a site like this one and see the enthusiasm and dedication of individuals who wish to make our country move further by providing everybody with better chances in life. Don’t hesitate to visit it and make any contribution you can to such a laudable cause.
Link: http://www.inspiredbyeducation.com
Our Review: http://www.killerstartups.com/User-Gen-Content/inspiredbyeducation-com-the-future-of-education
In their own words
“Web Feeds is a social bookmark site with a difference. Users moderate and decide which items make it to the home page, only rules being no links to adult related or illegal activity sites. Organizing what we read according to who wrote it is not the best way to gather information, at Web Feeds you can read items based on Topic Relevence.”
Why it might be a killer
It makes for a much better-organized social bookmark site than others.
What it does
Social bookmarking sites keep on proliferating, and there is a marked tendency towards making them better-organized and more user-friendly. This is exactly the case with the one we are discussing right now. Located at web-feeds.com, this particular endeavor enables users to moderate and decide on which items are going to make it to the home page. The one rule that users abide by is that no links can direct to adult-related websites, or to sites that promote illegal activities or behavior.
In addition to letting users vote on the items that are fighting for a spot on the main page, there are sections that highlight the latest items that have been put forward to the consideration of site users, along with the ones who have attracted the most attention in the last 48 hours.
Moreover, cash prizes are given out to the one who submitted the best item of the week, and to the person who came up with the best comment. These are a good way of fostering user interaction, and they come from different sponsors which are individualized online, too.
Some questions
How could the site be improved? What features are missing?
Link: http://www.web-feeds.com
Our Review: http://www.killerstartups.com/User-Gen-Content/web-feeds-com-social-bookmark-site
What it does
A newly-launched resource that caters for web developers everywhere, the suitably-titled Ajax Case website collects together both Ajax examples and demos that can be tried out and rated.
The site is structured in a way that makes for easy browsing through the most popular Ajax examples that make up the featured collection, while highlighting the ones that have been uploaded more recently at the same time. Moreover, an “Ajax on Digg.com” is featured for additional browsing convenience and further reference.
Other navigation options that merit mentioning include a cloud of tags for random browsing and discovery, and a search tool for narrowing your searches in a concise fashion.
You can also make a contribution to the site by following the “Suggest an Ajax” link and furnishing the information that is requested.
In concluding, the site stands as an interesting resource for web developers that want to check out what is going on in the scene at a glance, and for those who wish to promote their work by submitting it to the site for all to see and rate.
In their own words
“Ajax Examples and Demos collection.”
Why it might be a killer
Web developers all over the globe will find it a valuable resource.
Some questions
How often is the site updated?
Link: http://www.ajaxcase.com
Our Review: http://www.killerstartups.com/User-Gen-Content/ajaxcase-com-ajax-examples-demos
Some questions
Can you ask questions about any operating system whatsoever like Amiga OS?
In their own words
“Stack Overflow is a programming Q & A site that's free. Free to ask questions, free to answer questions, free to read, free to index, built with plain old HTML, no fake rot13 text on the home page, no scammy google-cloaking tactics, no salespeople, no JavaScript windows dropping down in front of the answer asking for $12.95 to go away. You can register if you want to collect karma and win valuable flair that will appear next to your name, but otherwise, it's just free. And fast. Very, very fast.”
Why it might be a killer
It is an initiative which is certain to be appreciated by programmers from pole to pole.
What it does
A resource that is geared towards programmers, Stack Overflow provides said individuals with the chance to post questions for the consideration of the online community. As it is stated on the site, no question is too newbie to be asked. The only requisite that has to be complied with is that the question must be programming-related. The aim is to cover every programming and operating system as the project gathers pace and evolves.
The site has a clear layout, and a navigation menu that touches upon items such as “Questions”, “Tags” and “Users” is included. This menu also includes a “Unanswered” category that collects together these questions that defied and still defy resolution, in the hope they will be duly dealt with.
Stack Overflow is free and open to everybody, but those who wish can register in an inexpensive manner and collect karma that is then displayed next to their names. Posting a question is also very simple, and you don’t have to register either. You just type in your query and provide the relevant tags. You also furnish your name, or sign using an OpenID in order to identify yourself.
Link: http://www.stackoverflow.com
Our Review: http://www.killerstartups.com/User-Gen-Content/stackoverflow-com-programming-q-a-site
What it does
There is a book named “The God of Small Things”. It has the distinction of being the book whose title makes me think the most and reflect on everything, an achievement all the more remarkable for the simple fact that I never read the book itself. Rather, it was used by a classmate as the basis for an English class presentation. I always think about reading it, but for some reason or the other I never get around to doing it.
I was reminded of that title once more when I came across this website. Basically, this new solution enables you to record up to five memories of any given day and make them memorable forever. This way, those who have a memory like a sieve won’t forget these small things that (when looking back) are far from small, and can keep track of these little events that gain poignancy as time goes by.
If you wish to try this application for yourself, you can do so by signing up at the site. As far as I am concerned, I have already signed up and added my first memory: reading “The God of Small Things” once and for all.
In their own words
“Record up to five memories of your day and make them memorable forever. Memiary is the weightless pocket diary.”
Why it might be a killer
It is a nice way of keeping track of things that are more important than you might think on first looks.
Some questions
How can Memiary be improved? What features could be added?
Link: http://www.memiary.com
Our Review: http://www.killerstartups.com/User-Gen-Content/memiary-com-the-weightless-pocket-diary
What it does
There is a book named “The God of Small Things”. It has the distinction of being the book whose title makes me think the most and reflect on everything, an achievement all the more remarkable for the simple fact that I never read the book itself. Rather, it was used by a classmate as the basis for an English class presentation. I always think about reading it, but for some reason or the other I never get around to doing it.
I was reminded of that title once more when I came across this website. Basically, this new solution enables you to record up to five memories of any given day and make them memorable forever. This way, those who have a memory like a sieve won’t forget these small things that (when looking back) are far from small, and can keep track of these little events that gain poignancy as time goes by.
If you wish to try this application for yourself, you can do so by signing up at the site. As far as I am concerned, I have already signed up and added my first memory: reading “The God of Small Things” once and for all.
In their own words
“Record up to five memories of your day and make them memorable forever. Memiary is the weightless pocket diary.”
Why it might be a killer
It is a nice way of keeping track of things that are more important than you might think on first looks.
Some questions
How can Memiary be improved? What features could be added?
Link: http://www.memiary.com
Our Review: http://www.killerstartups.com/User-Gen-Content/memiary-com-the-weightless-pocket-diary
What it does
A French startup, Draw’in is a community site whereby you will be able to publish and share you artwork with a ready audience of art enthusiasts. In addition to the online sharing of art, the site includes options for commenting online any of the uploaded pictures, and a forum where further discussions can take place is also part of the website.
The most discussed works are spotlighted on the main page, and you can see the ratings these particular pieces have attained. Further navigation options include a “Today” tab that can be used to display all the works that have been submitted on a given day, and a tag cloud that will let you browse back and forth when you are keen on doing some random browsing. Of course, a search tool is likewise included.
Registration to the site is inexpensive, and once you create an account it is very easy to start sharing artwork over the web. In any case, a guided tour is featured and you can take it before signing up just to make sure that Draw’in is right for you.
In their own words
“Publish and share your works.”
Why it might be a killer
Artists everywhere will welcome the exposure.
Some questions
What information must be furnished in order to sign up?
Link: http://www.drawin.fr/en
Our Review: http://www.killerstartups.com/User-Gen-Content/drawin-fr-en-publish-share-your-works-online
What it does
Self-dubbed as “a socially interactive website that provides top lists of great ideas, tips, do’s, dont’s and useful everyday knowledge that can be put to practice”, Top Blank is your one-resource for these times when you are low on inspiration, or when you want to while away some hours by reading lists of quick tips and facts. The site caters for those who don’t feel like reading huge articles, but are prone to reading succinct explanations instead.
The site claims to include top lists that span virtually every possible subject, and these are grouped on the main page. The latest additions to the database are spotlighted, and you can also easily access an “Archives” section from the opening screen.
When all is said and done, Top Blank is a useful resource for finding tips and information, both for serious uses (like promoting yourself or your business) and for leisure purposes.
In their own words
“Top Blank is a socially interactive website that provides top lists of great ideas, tips, do’s, dont’s and useful everyday knowledge that can be put to practice. What we do is gather links and websites collectively and categorize them according to what type of general information they provide. So for all you “quick learners” that just don’t feel like reading a huge article, Top Blank provides you with quick access to links that give you lists of tips and facts with brief and accurate explanations. We give you access to top lists for virtually every subject you can think of.”
Why it might be a killer
It caters both for serious uses and for entertainment purposes.
Some questions
How often is the site updated? Can you submit links to be included?
Link: http://www.topblank.com
Our Review: http://www.killerstartups.com/User-Gen-Content/topblank-com-online-collection-of-ideas-tips
What it does
Infectious is a community site that is geared towards artists. Basically, through the site said individuals will be able to submit their own pieces to be ranked by other members of the online community. The twist is that these works that do well are later adapted into adhesive art which can be purchased at the online Infectious store.
The adhesive art which can be procured falls into three different categories, to wit: laptop, wall and car art. The site includes a clear layout that will let your browse through the featured designs until you find one that catches your fancy. A “Browse by design” option is likewise available, and in this particular case you will be able to see the output of featured artists along with some biographical information.
Of course, the featured artists are also displayed on the main page, and by clicking on each artist’s portrait you can see his or her full profile page.
Open submissions are always prominently spotlighted on the main page, so make sure to check back often if art is your thing and you think you can do fine.
In their own words
“We are a crew of artists, technologists and journalists in San Francisco's SOMA district that are obsessed with street art and illustration.”
Why it might be a killer
It is a nice way to find artwork which is suitable for you and support emerging artists in the process.
Some questions
What are the requisites for submitting artwork?
Link: http://www.infectious.com
Our Review: http://www.killerstartups.com/User-Gen-Content/infectious-com-community-designed-adhesive-art