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Qualify Posters by History, Chase Workaround Users

Qualify Posters by History, Chase Workaround Users is a reddit & forums tactic for getting your first users: Before engaging, check a poster's comment history to separate real users (diverse subreddits) from founders doing research (all startup subs), and prioritize people who've duct-taped a workaround for six-plus months.

It's a strong fit for B2B SaaS teams, and works especially well for B2B SaaS with a retention focus. As a reddit & forums play, plan for medium effort and expect results to arrive at a steady pace, all grounded in 1 linked primary source.

Reddit & forumsMedium effortMedium

Why does reddit & forums work for this?

Long-time workaround users have proven the problem matters and adopt permanently, churning far less than panic-buyers or fellow founders.

The exact steps (4)

The full step-by-step this founder ran, what they posted, where, and in what order, plus the watch-outs, is part of the library.

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Sources

Works for
B2B SaaS

Frequently asked

What kind of products does the "Qualify Posters by History, Chase Workaround Users" tactic work for?
It is a good fit for B2B SaaS — pick it when your product looks like that, since the play is shaped around how those users find new tools.
How is the "Qualify Posters by History, Chase Workaround Users" tactic verified?
It is drawn from 1 primary source — a real founder write-up or interview, not generic advice. It is linked in the Sources section above so you can read the original account yourself.
How much effort is it and how fast are results?
It is medium effort, and results tend to be medium.
Where can I see the exact step-by-step?
The full step-by-step a founder ran, documented via Source — IndieHackers, is in the paid library.

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