I bought a short domain name. What should I do with it? (opens in new tab)

(hb.sbs)

11 pointsslightknack3y ago15 comments

In the spirit of 'Tiny Projects' by Ben Stokes, I'd like to start a small little side project. A while back I registered https://hb.sbs, but soon realized that I had no idea what project I wanted to make. I have a few ideas, but would love to hear if y'all have any cool project ideas.

I plan to document my process in selecting, building, and releasing the project. I'll release the project (whatever it becomes) to the public under a permissive license.

What are your thoughts? Thanks!

15 comments

gizajob3y ago

Become a repository every philosophy paper that critiques Thomas Hobbes.

Efimeridopolis3y ago

Hobbes Snobs, brilliant.

nitinagg3y ago

hb.sbs -> How about some b*l s*t

hans17293y ago

Write a tinder-simulator so guys in their early 20s can practice chatting with women in vitro using sentiment analysis. Had the idea yesterday, but lack the spare time to actually make it happen :D

cjbgkagh3y ago

If the tinder simulator was any good why not have it act as a service to talk to women on your behalf.

dcminter3y ago

How about micro-blogging over DNS?

Should be almost trivial to get something basic working and then lots of depth if you decide you enjoy mucking around with DNSSEC and that sort of malarkey.

One from my "one of these days" list :)

fernandomengle3y ago

hb sbs homebrew side by side

what about a review website about homebrews

and qrcode links with url shorteners will be good, the shorter the link the best to have an image together with de black white squares I think

schaefer3y ago

What is your dream job? How about in 5-10 years?

Do that.

2Gkashmiri3y ago

i have been trying to fancy a short domain also for myself because "why not". i found there are still 3 digit number only .org domains which is kinda surprising but not really useful.

other than that, if i got a 3-4-5 word .com, that would be super nice but the market rates are extremly high

Fire-Dragon-DoL3y ago

I bought a short one with the main and only goal to have a short email address. fc5.me (doesn't mean anything, just short)

TrevorFSmith3y ago

How 'bout some bogus silliness?

billpg3y ago

The .sbs domain appears to belong to an Australian TV channel.

lysp3y ago

For those who are unaware. Australia has two public broadcasters.

ABC - the primary public broadcaster - similar to PBS/BBC.

SBS - a broadcaster focused on non-English speaking languages and international content.

pvg3y ago

Show HN is for when you have something to show that people can try. Take a look at:

https://news.ycombinator.com/showhn.html

slightknackOP3y ago

Thanks for the link to the guidelines: I removed the 'Show HN' prefix as this project isn't anything quantifiable yet. I'll be sure to post a proper Show HN when I've got something to show.

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