Value Proposition Debate

This cluster revolves around heated discussions on whether a specific idea, product, or concept adds practical value, the subjectivity of value, and distinctions between perceived value, usefulness, and measurable utility.

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Sample Comments

gitfan86 May 10, 2022 View on HN

I don't think value exists in the way you believe it does.

RyanOD Jun 3, 2025 View on HN

And just because you are valued, it doesn't mean you are useful.

trevelyan Dec 16, 2009 View on HN

It's not clear to me what the value is in the idea.

freetinker Oct 26, 2021 View on HN

Yeah, perhaps to those not creating value.

johndevor Jan 2, 2022 View on HN

The problem is "practical value" is subjective.

pmiller2 Jul 4, 2019 View on HN

Having value isn’t a selling point? You’re digging yourself into a hole here.

Hizonner Apr 15, 2025 View on HN

It doesn't add any other value whatsoever, so I'm having trouble with that assertion.

ares623 Oct 21, 2025 View on HN

Careful with the “doesn’t add value” talk. If you follow it far enough to its logical end, you get to “Existence doesn’t add value”

netfortius Jun 17, 2022 View on HN

>"... I don't really see value there ... I can see the value."Huh!?!

askmike Aug 2, 2021 View on HN

The utility is hard to measure, but brushing it off being valueless is subjective. It should be clear to you at this stage that not everyone agrees with you.