Tell HN: Add a Contact to Your Profile

[coldblues]

I'd love to talk to some of you privately, but you have no way for me to contact you. Many more lurkers can relate. If you feel like you'd enjoy a conversation with a stranger, you should probably add something.

[spidersenses]

What makes you think that those who'd want that kind of interaction, haven't already done so?

Or is it rather that you want direct access to high-value individuals and experts?

Personally, I can see many more downsides to having scrapable contact info:

- crypto-peddling

- soliciting for jobs and investments

- social engineering attacks

- de-platforming for "politically incorrect" statements made 5 years ago

[ezekg]

Absolutely agree. I've only had positive interactions since adding my personal email to my profile years ago.

[wannabebarista]

Agreed, I've had great interactions with folks from HN. If people have a website/blog, I recommend including a link in the bio. It's a great way to discover new stuff and for others to discover yours.

[austin-cheney]

People on here have no trouble finding me on LinkedIn even though my LinkedIn account is under a different name.