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Re:Radical Honesty: I Think You're Fat (2007) on Tuesday April 14, 2009 @02:55PM (#562049)
I can say, w\o hyperbole, that radical honesty ruined my life. Do not, I repeat do not believe that people are generally good, want to help you, will appreciate your honesty.

Now, I didn't do anything stupid like telling my boss that I'd like to sleep with his daughter, but, when he asked me where I saw myself in 5 years I did say that I wanted to start my own business.

Our relationship went from great to icy.

Over the next seven months my work life became a living hell. I went from "valued team contributor" to "does not function as part of the unit." My dedication was called into question and eventually I was told that the company had changed and that I was no longer useful.

I wasn't fired, but, I was left alone in my office, no new tasks were assigned, my medical condition was not accommodated, etc.

I eventually left my position, lost my gf because of it, ruined my credit after I couldn't find a new job, and have been unable to get loans to return to school (after leaving to help out my former employer.)

I often wonder what my life would be like if I had just said: "In five years I see myself working for you with only a slight raise!"

Don't try this at home.

Re:Funding an "Adult Oriented" start-up? on Tuesday December 16, 2008 @10:39PM (#400524)
Angel.
Re:Funding an "Adult Oriented" start-up? on Thursday December 11, 2008 @11:24PM (#395348)
Is there anyway that you could arrange an introduction? I would appreciate it immensely!

I can't promise much, but I could gurantee free porn for life to you and your children (though your grandchildren will have to fend for themselves) should anything come of it. christopher.m.pike(a)gmail.com

Re:Funding an "Adult Oriented" start-up? on Thursday December 11, 2008 @11:20PM (#395341)
There is, and we've shifted focus from the adult aspects to the non-adult aspects, but, it's not as much fun.
Re:Funding an "Adult Oriented" start-up? on Thursday December 11, 2008 @11:17PM (#395336)
stcredzero: Are you a coder? A designer? It's obvious that you've thought about before! Would you have any free time in the next month?
Re:Funding an "Adult Oriented" start-up? on Thursday December 11, 2008 @11:13PM (#395326)
They're on my shortlist to contact!
Re:Funding an "Adult Oriented" start-up? on Thursday December 11, 2008 @11:13PM (#395325)
If someone out there has advice but would rather remain anonymous by all means please contact us: christopher.m.pike(a)gmail.com.
Re:Funding an "Adult Oriented" start-up? on Thursday December 11, 2008 @10:03PM (#395274)
If someone out there has advice but would rather remain anonymous by all means please contact us: christopher.m.pike(a)gmail.com.
Re:Funding an "Adult Oriented" start-up? on Thursday December 11, 2008 @08:25PM (#395182)
We're familiar with the article. We actually have that issue of Wired in our bathroom right now.
Re:Funding an "Adult Oriented" start-up? on Thursday December 11, 2008 @08:24PM (#395180)
Who said we were lying to ourselves? Of course we'd like to make money, we hate our jobs and the soul crushing banality of the 8-6 workday, but, enjoy eating.

We have no real moral object to porn or the porn industry.

We have a proof of concept, we just can't continue to do our jobs, work on FOSS, and work on this indefinitely.

We need funding to realize our dreams, hence the title. :D.

Re:Funding an "Adult Oriented" start-up? on Thursday December 11, 2008 @05:34PM (#394958)
Not true. We just don't want to lie down with the wrong dogs :).
Re:Funding an "Adult Oriented" start-up? on Thursday December 11, 2008 @05:32PM (#394954)
Not quite true. Zivity.
Re:Can you defer student loans to start a company? on Monday October 29, 2007 @02:33PM (#73868)
What are you talking about? I was in school for 4 years flat.