StartupTalky is a verifiable, established media platform (founded 2014) with consistent content output and a community footprint. However, the submission relies on hyperbolic claims ('most people have used my product', 'everyone') that do not align with verified data. While the Facebook group (~100k members) and website traffic (~150k visits/month) indicate a solid niche presence, the revenue (~$90k/year) and reach are significantly lower than the claimed '1M PV/Month' and implied market dominance. The project falls into the 'small but promising' category, penalized for poor submission quality and exaggerated traction claims.
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