Ask HN: Can you build a business on the Mega API?

by mneumegen on 2/27/2013, 11:01 PM with 1 comments

In this article - http://stupidiswinning.tumblr.com/post/41019465324/mega-will-only-succeed-if-developers-take-the-fall

the author states that:

"Be warned: there are only three types of businesses you can build on Mega’s API:

* ones that nobody cares about

* ones that become features

* ones that will destroy your life"

I think there's a lot of truth to this. Is there a legitimate business you can build on the Mega API? Why would you use Mega over Dropbox/Google Drive/Box?

  • by JoshMilo on 2/27/2013, 11:17 PM

    I wouldn't use Mega because of their reputation. I'm being biased and probably a little unfair but I would feel more comfortable telling my users to allow Dropbox/Google Drive for my app as opposed to Kim Dotcom's Mega. Reputation isn't everything, but it's still important.