Comments on: Rapleaf is Now Live http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/05/07/rapleaf-is-now-live/ Startup and Technology News Tue, 14 Oct 2008 14:22:37 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5.1 By: GNR - the guys behind .name | TechWinter http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/05/07/rapleaf-is-now-live/#comment-2436665 GNR - the guys behind .name | TechWinter Thu, 14 Aug 2008 03:21:57 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/05/07/rapleaf-is-now-live/#comment-2436665 [...] partners for someone selling virtual identity’s on the web and I thought how about Rapleaf (techcrunch post, their [...] [...] partners for someone selling virtual identity’s on the web and I thought how about Rapleaf (techcrunch post, their [...]

]]> By: Запущен RapLeaf | TechCrunch по-русски http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/05/07/rapleaf-is-now-live/#comment-1980063 Запущен RapLeaf | TechCrunch по-русски Thu, 07 Feb 2008 22:17:24 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/05/07/rapleaf-is-now-live/#comment-1980063 [...] Techcrunch okbm('http://techcrunch.ru/2006/05/09/rapleaf-is-now-live/','Запущен [...] [...] Techcrunch okbm(’http://techcrunch.ru/2006/05/09/rapleaf-is-now-live/’,'Запущен [...]

]]> By: Byan Bartow » Blog Archive » TechCrunch » Rapleaf is Now Live http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/05/07/rapleaf-is-now-live/#comment-1333016 Byan Bartow » Blog Archive » TechCrunch » Rapleaf is Now Live Mon, 16 Apr 2007 04:06:23 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/05/07/rapleaf-is-now-live/#comment-1333016 [...] Read more at TechCrunch » Rapleaf is Now Live [...] [...] Read more at TechCrunch » Rapleaf is Now Live [...]

]]> By: Justin Vieira http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/05/07/rapleaf-is-now-live/#comment-120797 Justin Vieira Thu, 03 Aug 2006 00:44:54 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/05/07/rapleaf-is-now-live/#comment-120797 I did the development integrating this in to http://www.iswapyou.com. The API is nice - I like that it doesnt make the user wait to load rapleaf server data while its loading your servers content. We decided to double up on the feedback systems and use this as sort of a backup to our own though... I did the development integrating this in to http://www.iswapyou.com. The API is nice - I like that it doesnt make the user wait to load rapleaf server data while its loading your servers content. We decided to double up on the feedback systems and use this as sort of a backup to our own though…

]]> By: TechCrunch » Blog Archive » eBay Bans Rapleaf Links http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/05/07/rapleaf-is-now-live/#comment-45662 TechCrunch » Blog Archive » eBay Bans Rapleaf Links Wed, 17 May 2006 14:50:17 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/05/07/rapleaf-is-now-live/#comment-45662 [...] Rapleaf is a new feedback and reputation startup that aims to be the open version of eBay feedback. For more information, see my initial profile and launch post. Rapleaf is a product that I strongly endorse and believe in (and I asked for something like this last year in this post). [...] [...] Rapleaf is a new feedback and reputation startup that aims to be the open version of eBay feedback. For more information, see my initial profile and launch post. Rapleaf is a product that I strongly endorse and believe in (and I asked for something like this last year in this post). [...]

]]> By: Zelig » Blog Archive » Golden Week http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/05/07/rapleaf-is-now-live/#comment-45463 Zelig » Blog Archive » Golden Week Wed, 17 May 2006 06:14:32 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/05/07/rapleaf-is-now-live/#comment-45463 [...] is an open feedback system (with open API) to build online reputation and trust and helps to find, rate, and evaluate buyers and sellers [via Techcrunch] [...] [...] is an open feedback system (with open API) to build online reputation and trust and helps to find, rate, and evaluate buyers and sellers [via Techcrunch] [...]

]]> By: Kelly Smith http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/05/07/rapleaf-is-now-live/#comment-38427 Kelly Smith Tue, 09 May 2006 04:02:25 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/05/07/rapleaf-is-now-live/#comment-38427 Honestly I'm a bit underwhelmed. Could have been done so much better but it's a step in a good direction. Honestly I’m a bit underwhelmed. Could have been done so much better but it’s a step in a good direction.

]]> By: Ming Yeow http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/05/07/rapleaf-is-now-live/#comment-38399 Ming Yeow Tue, 09 May 2006 03:31:29 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/05/07/rapleaf-is-now-live/#comment-38399 Their individual rep system looks pretty similar to Linkedin, but from business contacts to web contacts. Interesting. Their individual rep system looks pretty similar to Linkedin, but from business contacts to web contacts. Interesting.

]]> By: Dominic Ang http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/05/07/rapleaf-is-now-live/#comment-38100 Dominic Ang Mon, 08 May 2006 21:30:43 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/05/07/rapleaf-is-now-live/#comment-38100 Just wanted to point out that this is not a new idea. Some sites that have something similar: www.niftyguy.com www.opinity.com Just wanted to point out that this is not a new idea. Some sites that have something similar:

http://www.niftyguy.com
http://www.opinity.com

]]> By: Glen Barnes http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/05/07/rapleaf-is-now-live/#comment-38086 Glen Barnes Mon, 08 May 2006 20:53:03 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/05/07/rapleaf-is-now-live/#comment-38086 Well, I signed up and noticed a couple of things: 1. Your username cannot be longer than 12 characters which means I cannot have my 'normal' web login I use for every other site. 2. The phone number field strips any other characters so there is no way of doing international numbers. I emailed this feedback to Rapleaf and got a response straight away which was refreshing (They are looking at these things). Lets see how this service develops. Could be interesting. Well, I signed up and noticed a couple of things:

1. Your username cannot be longer than 12 characters which means I cannot have my ‘normal’ web login I use for every other site.

2. The phone number field strips any other characters so there is no way of doing international numbers.

I emailed this feedback to Rapleaf and got a response straight away which was refreshing (They are looking at these things). Lets see how this service develops. Could be interesting.

]]> By: Anonymous http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/05/07/rapleaf-is-now-live/#comment-38064 Anonymous Mon, 08 May 2006 20:04:58 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/05/07/rapleaf-is-now-live/#comment-38064 Rapleaf looks like an incredibly promising service. Yes, there are definite concerns that have been pointed out above (privacy, identify verification, false/malicious ratings, etc.). All issues that were faced by many other (what are now) web stalwarts ..... give them time to figure it out and I think we'll all benefit. Obviously there are a tonne of applications beyond just rating someone's credibility from a purely commercial (buy/sell) aspect. How about using the service to rate someone's 'datability' (Hello LavaLife!). How about using the service to rate someone's 'employability' (Hello Monster.com) Rapleaf looks like an incredibly promising service. Yes, there are definite concerns that have been pointed out above (privacy, identify verification, false/malicious ratings, etc.). All issues that were faced by many other (what are now) web stalwarts ….. give them time to figure it out and I think we’ll all benefit.

Obviously there are a tonne of applications beyond just rating someone’s credibility from a purely commercial (buy/sell) aspect.

How about using the service to rate someone’s ‘datability’ (Hello LavaLife!).

How about using the service to rate someone’s ‘employability’ (Hello Monster.com)

]]> By: Mike http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/05/07/rapleaf-is-now-live/#comment-37860 Mike Mon, 08 May 2006 14:22:44 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/05/07/rapleaf-is-now-live/#comment-37860 Could it be that someone already sued them and forced their site down all together :) Could it be that someone already sued them and forced their site down all together :)

]]> By: Easton Ellsworth http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/05/07/rapleaf-is-now-live/#comment-37841 Easton Ellsworth Mon, 08 May 2006 14:08:26 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/05/07/rapleaf-is-now-live/#comment-37841 Rapleaf sure looks promising ... it'll take some time before it gets enough traction to carry its model through to fruition, I think, but it's off to a good start. I've got the little Rapleaf box up at BusinessBlogWire and we'll see how it goes! Rapleaf sure looks promising … it’ll take some time before it gets enough traction to carry its model through to fruition, I think, but it’s off to a good start. I’ve got the little Rapleaf box up at BusinessBlogWire and we’ll see how it goes!

]]> By: Scott http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/05/07/rapleaf-is-now-live/#comment-37832 Scott Mon, 08 May 2006 13:57:43 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/05/07/rapleaf-is-now-live/#comment-37832 Re: the last few comments. They caused that error on purpose, just to clear up any doubt that they are indeed a web 2.0 company. : ) Re: the last few comments.

They caused that error on purpose, just to clear up any doubt that they are indeed a web 2.0 company. : )

]]> By: JoJo http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/05/07/rapleaf-is-now-live/#comment-37817 JoJo Mon, 08 May 2006 13:37:33 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/05/07/rapleaf-is-now-live/#comment-37817 Application error Rails application failed to start properly" Application error
Rails application failed to start properly”

]]> By: Henning http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/05/07/rapleaf-is-now-live/#comment-37721 Henning Mon, 08 May 2006 11:55:03 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/05/07/rapleaf-is-now-live/#comment-37721 Oyh. Someone seems to have problems with their FastCGI servers (it's ALWAYS the FastCGI servers with Rails apps) :) Oyh. Someone seems to have problems with their FastCGI servers (it’s ALWAYS the FastCGI servers with Rails apps) :)

]]> By: Johnny http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/05/07/rapleaf-is-now-live/#comment-37715 Johnny Mon, 08 May 2006 11:47:41 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/05/07/rapleaf-is-now-live/#comment-37715 Rapleaf sems to be down right now :p "Application error / Rails application failed to start properly" Rapleaf sems to be down right now :p

“Application error / Rails application failed to start properly”

]]> By: mck http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/05/07/rapleaf-is-now-live/#comment-37705 mck Mon, 08 May 2006 11:20:11 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/05/07/rapleaf-is-now-live/#comment-37705 Yikes, looks likes it down for right now. Heh, I could say something about rails, but I won't. :P Yikes, looks likes it down for right now.

Heh, I could say something about rails, but I won’t. :P

]]> By: Rod Edwards http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/05/07/rapleaf-is-now-live/#comment-37378 Rod Edwards Mon, 08 May 2006 04:55:38 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/05/07/rapleaf-is-now-live/#comment-37378 I think the Rapleaf folks are doing a great job of implementing a very tricky idea. But - I'd be wary if I were them - the first transaction that goes through on the basis of a Rapleaf score and results in a scam opens the lawsuit door. Similarly, the first business or person tarred & feathered fraudulently on rapleaf = lawsuit too. There's so many sticky issues. Similarly, good point made above about being able to clear your rep by changing email addresses - with that thought in hand, how would anyone have a bad rep? Ebay works (somewhat) because your ID is tied to a number of more credible identifiers (like credit cards, etc), and of course because feedback is tied into transactions. IMHO, Rapleaf needs a more robust ID tie than email/phone, and a tokenized system of some kind to validate feedback (i.e.: an ebay transaction creates a token for a user allowing them to post a single piece of feedback to a designated recipient). Hopefully the API has a creative and easy to implement token-izer for transaction based sites to tap into! Anyway - lots to work out, but I'm still looking forward to implementing their API on http://blockrocker.com. I think the Rapleaf folks are doing a great job of implementing a very tricky idea. But - I’d be wary if I were them - the first transaction that goes through on the basis of a Rapleaf score and results in a scam opens the lawsuit door. Similarly, the first business or person tarred & feathered fraudulently on rapleaf = lawsuit too. There’s so many sticky issues. Similarly, good point made above about being able to clear your rep by changing email addresses - with that thought in hand, how would anyone have a bad rep? Ebay works (somewhat) because your ID is tied to a number of more credible identifiers (like credit cards, etc), and of course because feedback is tied into transactions. IMHO, Rapleaf needs a more robust ID tie than email/phone, and a tokenized system of some kind to validate feedback (i.e.: an ebay transaction creates a token for a user allowing them to post a single piece of feedback to a designated recipient). Hopefully the API has a creative and easy to implement token-izer for transaction based sites to tap into!

Anyway - lots to work out, but I’m still looking forward to implementing their API on http://blockrocker.com.

]]> By: AhmedF http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/05/07/rapleaf-is-now-live/#comment-37325 AhmedF Mon, 08 May 2006 03:32:41 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/05/07/rapleaf-is-now-live/#comment-37325 Dave - I don't agree with his attitude, but I think it is a good point - what protection does the 'rated' user have? Dave - I don’t agree with his attitude, but I think it is a good point - what protection does the ‘rated’ user have?

]]> By: Mike http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/05/07/rapleaf-is-now-live/#comment-37306 Mike Mon, 08 May 2006 02:13:55 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/05/07/rapleaf-is-now-live/#comment-37306 People change email addresses all the time, so beating this system might be as simple as changing your email address. People change email addresses all the time, so beating this system might be as simple as changing your email address.

]]> By: Anonymous http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/05/07/rapleaf-is-now-live/#comment-37146 Anonymous Mon, 08 May 2006 00:28:36 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/05/07/rapleaf-is-now-live/#comment-37146 Why do you have to register to leave reputation? Registration is one of the most annoying things ever. It makes you either remember hundreds of passwords or use the same password at every website (security?!). If this is Web 2.0, they ought to be supporting OpenID! Why do you have to register to leave reputation? Registration is one of the most annoying things ever. It makes you either remember hundreds of passwords or use the same password at every website (security?!). If this is Web 2.0, they ought to be supporting OpenID!

]]> By: Snipperoo http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/05/07/rapleaf-is-now-live/#comment-37093 Snipperoo Sun, 07 May 2006 23:26:33 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/05/07/rapleaf-is-now-live/#comment-37093 <strong>I have no reputation...</strong> RapLeaf is a reputation system. Seems I have no reputation. Mike Arrington at TechCrunch does. Well, maybe over time I'll get one. Their story is: Rapleaf is a portable reputation system for e-commerce. We allow buyers and sellers to... I have no reputation…

RapLeaf is a reputation system. Seems I have no reputation. Mike Arrington at TechCrunch does. Well, maybe over time I’ll get one. Their story is: Rapleaf is a portable reputation system for e-commerce. We allow buyers and sellers to…

]]> By: John Philip Green http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/05/07/rapleaf-is-now-live/#comment-37081 John Philip Green Sun, 07 May 2006 23:00:30 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/05/07/rapleaf-is-now-live/#comment-37081 This looks interesting... we should integrate it into Nuvvo for potential students to check out a course's instructors before they enroll. This looks interesting… we should integrate it into Nuvvo for potential students to check out a course’s instructors before they enroll.

]]> By: Blaze http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/05/07/rapleaf-is-now-live/#comment-37080 Blaze Sun, 07 May 2006 22:58:10 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/05/07/rapleaf-is-now-live/#comment-37080 Good luck with the court case @Mike, it should be interesting... Is there a website for web2.0 law yet? Ah I shouldn't have told you all my prediction ;) someone's going to make 20mil off that idea. Good luck with the court case @Mike, it should be interesting…

Is there a website for web2.0 law yet? Ah I shouldn’t have told you all my prediction ;) someone’s going to make 20mil off that idea.

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