Yeah. +1 for real money. Alternative currencies always end in disaster. The US Dollar is virtual enough as it is. :)
Every time I hear an online barter network between coworking folks I cringe. D On Jan 28, 2011, at 5:06 PM, Angel Kwiatkowski wrote: > hmmmm, maybe we just need a platform like superfluid but uses real > money! > > On Jan 28, 3:00 pm, Alex Hillman <dangerouslyawes...@gmail.com> wrote: >> The guys from SuperFluid are here in Philly - I've talked with Nathan about >> his system and his vision. It's interesting and exciting, but it's a little >> bit "off" from how I've seen actual work get done at Indy Hall. >> >> The virtual "currency" is essentially a points system for favors, which I'm >> decidedly against. I don't like the idea of doing favors purely for the sake >> of receiving favors. >> >> I believe that the elements of trust are what allow for real quality work to >> be exchanged, and thick value to be built, not the desire for points or >> favors to be returned. >> >> ALSO: virtual currencies are taxable when they're applied to commercial >> services. Superfluid knows this and that's why they have 2 separate systems, >> one p2p and one business. >> >> -Alex >> >> /ah >> indyhall.org >> coworking in philadelphia >> >> On Fri, Jan 28, 2011 at 4:45 PM, Angel Kwiatkowski >> <fccowork...@gmail.com>wrote: >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >>> 1. Maybe this has been thought of before and I missed it, but, is >>> there a >>> "Coworking Project Opportunity" board somewhere? >> >>> I recently set up an online community for Cohere at >>> http://thesuperfluid.com >>> and someone from the company contacted me and wants to know how >>> superfluid can support the broader coworking community. Check it >>> out...you basically trade for services using virtual currency. It >>> might be something but a bit more experimentation with using it is >>> probably in order. Has anyone used it? >>> -Angel >> >>> On Jan 28, 11:35 am, Mike Pihlman <m...@telbitconsulting.com> wrote: >>>> It just occurred to me that asking this group for specific help might be >>> way >>>> better than trying to find someone to help with a problem / project / >>> issue >>>> than trying to find some random expertise in the yellow pages, on line, >>> etc. >> >>>> For example, You all referred the insurance company I now have over two >>>> years ago....the relationship has been perfect. My local insurance folks >>>> would not touch coworking. >> >>>> But taking it one step further.. >> >>>> 1. Maybe this has been thought of before and I missed it, but, is there a >>>> "Coworking Project Opportunity" board somewhere? For example, I would >>> much >>>> rather get help from a fellow coworker, pay that coworker, and thus >>> support >>>> other coworking locations when / if I need, for example, iPhone or >>> Android >>>> app development expertise. Yes, this may be a possibility in the near >>>> future depending on how things go... >> >>>> 2. But I have a REAL need now: I know some of you are non-profit. If >>> you >>>> have done that in California and are willing to give me pointers / advice >>>> (not for AltamontCowork, but, for ForCarol.com) on how to proceed (ie do >>> I >>>> need to do the 501c federal too?)....that would be greatly appreciated. >>> I >>>> have some $$ if it takes more time... >> >>>> Anyway....we as a coworking community are growing rapidly...it seems to >>> me >>>> we will soon (if not already) have the expertise to tap within our own >>>> community. >> >>>> Thought? >> >>>> -- >>>> "Visithttp://ForCarol.com<http://forcarol.com/> and help us help a Tracy >>>> High IB or Ag Sci student go to college. "Carol Phan Scholarship Fund" >> >>>> Mike Pihlman >>>> AltamontCowork / ForCarol.com >>>> 95 W. 11th Street, Suite 205 >>>> Tracy, CA 95376 >>>> Phone: 209-757-8862 >>>> Web:http://AltamontCowork.com<http://altamontcowork.com/> >>>> Twitter: @AltamontCowork >>>> Facebook:http://Facebook.com/AltamontCowork< >>> http://facebook.com/AltamontCowork> >>>> Drive Safe! http://ForCarol.com<http://forcarol.com/> >> >>> -- >>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >>> "Coworking" group. >>> To post to this group, send email to coworking@googlegroups.com. >>> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >>> coworking+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com<coworking%2Bunsubscribe@googlegroups >>> .com> >>> . >>> For more options, visit this group at >>> http://groups.google.com/group/coworking?hl=en. > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "Coworking" group. > To post to this group, send email to coworking@googlegroups.com. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > coworking+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/coworking?hl=en. > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Coworking" group. 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