On 11/25/2016 10:17 AM, Aaron Wolf wrote: > <snip> >>> With the updated first line: >>> >>> SCRIPT2C/ >>> >>> The snowdrift dilemma: Regardless of who clears the snow, we all >>> benefit. So, who will do the work? >>> >>> This public goods problem can also apply to music, software, movies, >>> news, research, and so on… >>> >>> That's why we developed crowdmatching! >>> >>> At Snowdrift.coop, you pledge to donate a little bit for each patron who >>> supports a project with you. We calculate donations monthly based on the >>> numbers of patrons and your budget limit. >>> >>> This way, each donation is matched by the rest of the community, and we >>> build consensus around the most promising projects. >>> >>> Come join us in clearing the path to a free and open future! >>> >>> /SCRIPT2C >>> >>> We can see if others have further feedback, but I think we should >>> already start storyboarding with this. >>>
I'm thinking that in this super-short intro, it would be better to omit any reference to a snowdrift. It's just too confusing, not necessary enough, and doesn't help to engage people right away. People can find out why we're called Snowdrift.coop later, but here they just need to know, understand, and feel positive about and interested in the core of what Snowdrift.coop is about. As to the "free" qualifier discussion, I think it's absolutely critical to remember that the overwhelming majority of the world has not the faintest idea that a phrase like "free music" ever means anything other than "music you don't have to pay for". Here's an idea omitting the Snowdrift reference. I've done quite a bit of other editing which I can explain if that would be helpful. SUGGESTION/ When music, software, movies, news, research, and so on, are released as public goods, everyone can enjoy them freely, without limitations. But who will pay for them to be created? Snowdrift.coop's pioneering crowdmatching platform empowers you to join with others to fund the public goods /you/ want created. You pledge to donate a tiny amount each month for each patron who supports a project with you, within a budget you control. Your donation is matched by the rest of the community, building consensus that directs support to the most promising projects. Join us in clearing the path to a free and open future! /SUGGESTION
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