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Life & fun · January 27, 2014

YW

You Write. We Quantify – thoughtly.co

I created Thoughtly because many of my hobbies and interests - things I spend a lot of my time learning and writing about - are not reflected in my resume or in any single online profile. Written discussions online are generally insulated within specific communities (Stack Overflow, Reddit, Blogs, etc.), making it difficult for users to retain their credibility as they cross platforms. So we set out to quantify written discussion online and display them in a centralized portfolio. By enabling people to quickly display the extent of their involvement in a field, we provide context for online…

You Write. We Quantify – thoughtly.co launched on January 27, 2014 with 11 votes and more than 75% of that year's launches.

In plain words

Thoughtly aggregates a user's written contributions across online communities like Stack Overflow, Reddit, and blogs into a centralized portfolio. It quantifies discussions and expertise to help people showcase their knowledge and credibility across different platforms. The tool creates a shareable profile that displays the extent of someone's involvement in specific fields, making it easier for users to demonstrate their skills and interests beyond traditional resumes or single online profiles.

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I created Thoughtly because many of my hobbies and interests - things I spend a lot of my time learning and writing about - are not reflected in my resume or in any single online profile. Written discussions online are generally insulated within specific communities (Stack Overflow, Reddit, Blogs, etc.), making it…

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