What are your thoughts on a DM feature on Product Hunt?

There are times I want to discuss collaboration opportunities with other founders. The only problem I see is the huge amount of spam from people who just want an upvote on their launch...

Is there any DM feature :O?

yeah would be pretty cool

hey there, Harris mate interesting idea. i can see the value in a DM feature on product hunt. it could enhance the sense of community and allow for more in-depth, private discussions. however, like all features, it has its pros and cons. it could potentially clutter the platform and detract from its primary purpose—discovering and discussing new products. it's crucial that product hunt maintains its streamlined, focused user experience. additionally, privacy and moderation would be key considerations. how would spam and harassment be controlled? how would user privacy be protected? these are non-trivial concerns that would need to be addressed. ultimately, it's a matter of balance. the value added by such a feature must outweigh any potential disruption or complexity it introduces. this balance is not always easy to achieve, but it's what makes product design so exciting and challenging. looking forward to seeing how product hunt evolves and continues to serve its community. cheers!

It will be good if there are no other channels to reach the user. But for now you may always reach any user via LinkedIn or other channels.

I believe a Direct Messaging (DM) feature on Product Hunt could foster more personalized connections and collaboration between makers and enthusiasts, but it would need to be implemented with careful consideration to privacy and spam prevention to ensure a seamless and positive user experience.