This is a great product idea, and a very simple yet powerful take on its execution. Others have pointed many ways it could be improved (scrolling, the "x" on the comment panel, etc.), but I cannot emphasize either how interesting this could be.
This makes me think of "Project Syndicate", at http://www.project-syndicate.org/, the public debate venue for economics/public policy thought leaders from across the board. They have an interesting discussion system based on comments users post about paragraphs. Maybe there's an avenue for future cooperation there?
One way the product could improve is if the social component of the annotation concept was made more obvious. An explanation of what happens when someone comments would be welcome.
Also, will the be available as a private/semi-private product? I could use this for my Kindle books, but would want to share only select highlights among the many I make.
Overall, great job! Good luck with the YC application!
This makes me think of "Project Syndicate", at http://www.project-syndicate.org/, the public debate venue for economics/public policy thought leaders from across the board. They have an interesting discussion system based on comments users post about paragraphs. Maybe there's an avenue for future cooperation there?
One way the product could improve is if the social component of the annotation concept was made more obvious. An explanation of what happens when someone comments would be welcome.
Also, will the be available as a private/semi-private product? I could use this for my Kindle books, but would want to share only select highlights among the many I make.
Overall, great job! Good luck with the YC application!