Re:SG Mastermind 1: Build from scratch or use existing softw...
by pspeter3 on Wednesday March 23, 2011 @08:26PM
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I think that if you're building a start up community, your goal is to engage talent in computer science across the country/planet. I don't think there is a better way to do that then to start from the very beginning as having it that people build together. Zach has probably the best idea so far.
I think adding advertisements to help reduce the costs along with donations would also be a good start.
Re:SG Mastermind 1: Build from scratch or use existing softw...
by marcamillion on Wednesday March 23, 2011 @06:47PM
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I really like Zach's approach. Seems more practical. Use stuff that is freely available to stitch something together. All hosted in a private github repo and build custom stuff - if needed and nothing available exists.
Re:SG Mastermind 1: Build from scratch or use existing softw...
by boyter on Wednesday March 23, 2011 @07:58PM
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I think this is one of the better suggestions in the thread. Find some sort of free software, throw it on github, accept pull requests of good things, and those who are to be trusted give them access.
You are building a community and being as transparent as possible in this manner will win over a lot of people instantly.
Re:SG Mastermind 1: Build from scratch or use existing softw...
by damilare on Thursday March 24, 2011 @03:23AM
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Zach's idea is on point. If you are looking for a committed community, the best way is to get them committed from the start. The best will survive the test, and this will result to a richer community.
Quality precedes quantity
while I think it would be great to see it built from scratch putting it all in the hands of one person seems to be asking too much, then comes the question of who does the upkeep, who fixes the outages etc.
I think Open Source is probably the best way see this project through
Why not just start a git repository on github (private) and start a group on a site like fridge to discuss what's going on/have the beginnings of the community while we all work on it together.
Anyone who forks the project and submits accepted code gets some sort of badge in their profile along with credit for helping and being a "founding member" so to speak.
Open a WePay group for the SG so donations can be accepted for server costs, hardware etc.
I think ultimately this can be a passionate community of people who do lots of good, who knows what can grow out of an idea like this. Let's take the time to do it right and make sure all who come can receive sound advice from seasoned professionals in a manner which is better for all parties
Zach