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[edc]

ReaderScars said:

edc said:

I don't think the proposal is not of interest as such but it has taken over a page of extra posts to determine some 'issues' and to establish some clearer understanding. Those now checking in and looking at the first page may have similar queries but not the inclination to read on. Like most proposals and presentations you need to grab the audience quickly. This medium is possibly not the best way.

Another curve ball is how you vet and validate quality and competency of participants. Anyone can put their hand in the air but how do others have trust in them that they can deliver?

Personally EDC I thought I was very clear in my OP that I wasn't looking for investment in the traditional form, if that's one of the issues you mention.

I fully accept this is an unconventional approach and that for some, alarm bell circuits will be warming up if not ringing. If I have to adapt my approach to secure the remaining interest (not investment of time/skills/services), then I would appreciate being shown what approach to take, because I've already tried to make contact with those who are in a position to assist and it hasn't been successful.

My point was not so much whether you think you are clear but the real perception of the clarity of your message.

If the opening message is meant to be a pitch, allay fears and present a tangible and understandable opportunity then it looks like it missed the mark because the majority of response is asking for clarification or raising queries. There are few responses that are totally in tune with your thinking who look like they are 100% sold from the outset. For that reason I would treat this thread as one big collective 'brainstorm' and then re-pitch again in a separate thread later where the message is clearer.

The other problem is credibility. Others want to know this has a likelihood of success. How can they assess that if they don't know the other contributors? Perhaps showcasing your background/credentials is needed to convince people you are the wo/man to bring this all together. Similarly, the forum and text is a very impersonal way to interact. That's why timeshare sales people lure you in to a meeting and some freebies. Perhaps what you need is an initial push to get people with the skills you need and you to sell them on how they can make additional money from them outside of their normal current employment.

[ReaderScars]

edc said:

My point was not so much whether you think you are clear but the real perception of the clarity of your message.

If the opening message is meant to be a pitch, allay fears and present a tangible and understandable opportunity then it looks like it missed the mark because the majority of response is asking for clarification or raising queries. There are few responses that are totally in tune with your thinking who look like they are 100% sold from the outset. For that reason I would treat this thread as one big collective 'brainstorm' and then re-pitch again in a separate thread later where the message is clearer.

The other problem is credibility. Others want to know this has a likelihood of success. How can they assess that if they don't know the other contributors? Perhaps showcasing your background/credentials is needed to convince people you are the wo/man to bring this all together. Similarly, the forum and text is a very impersonal way to interact. That's why timeshare sales people lure you in to a meeting and some freebies. Perhaps what you need is an initial push to get people with the skills you need and you to sell them on how they can make additional money from them outside of their normal current employment.

edc, thank you for the considered response; your views based on your external and professional position are welcomed and very useful.

I'm going to take the advice you've offered and make a clearer proposal based on the outcome of the current development work (3D printing) which is well under way.

When tied in with some collateral/promo docs it should make for a clear proposal. As far as being the person to lead this, business development and guidance would be a requirement and would almost certainly be best brought in and hopefully the completed proposal would make it a better/good proposition for the right contributor.

Again, thanks for your advice. It will be brought into play when the 'crowdfunding of skills' goes ahead.