Stopping the 'Indie Hacker' label due to MRR chasing and low-quality app spam
kylegawley · x · 2026-08-23
The author announced they no longer identify as an Indie Hacker, criticizing the community's focus on MRR screenshots, chasing likes, virality, and churning out 15 low-quality apps a week. They urged reflection on how real B2B customers perceive this behavior, emphasizing a focus on real value over vanity metrics.
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