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otiose
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# Posted: 24 Apr 2008 20:34 · Edited by: otiose
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...we can offer our specific skills and services to others?
In the Sub-Contractor section we would list clearly and unambiguously the skills (NOT PRODUCTS) we are offering our fellow members.
It would act as a sort of internal Yellow Pages for quick and easy access to someone who can do the task we want done.
For example, if a forum member might want:
* some graphics produced
* a website set up
* a video produced
* a book ghost written...and so on...
They can scan the listings, and then take it from there.
Advantages:
Sure, these things can be found 'outside' but to me such a section would:
* add value to the forum itself
* give members a sense of 'ownership' and incentive to stay active
* save time in identifying someone to do a specific task
* enable us to support each other in a very positive way
Yes, I know members can use signatures, but often these are somewhat cryptic, and it's not always at all clear exactly what they are offering, or if it's a skill or a product.
Max
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pcwork
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# Posted: 24 Apr 2008 21:01
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Yes, a buy/sell/trade section or marketplace could be useful
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opendomain
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# Posted: 24 Apr 2008 21:46
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I like this idea. It would requrie vishal to monitor the hell out of it, but I think it would be a VERY GOOD forum... as long as we kept it from turning into Craigslist
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Vishal P. Rao
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# Posted: 25 Apr 2008 01:08 · Edited by: Vishal P. Rao
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Good suggestion Max. I'll introduce it shortly. It'll only be for services and not for products as it'll be extremely difficult to moderate such a forum.
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otiose
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# Posted: 25 Apr 2008 03:20
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EXCELLENT, Vishal.
Thanks for being open and prepared to run with this suggestion.
And no more playing on the road -- we need to preserve you at all costs. 
Max
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Vishal P. Rao
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# Posted: 25 Apr 2008 07:52
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Any suggestions for name and description for the forum?
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leacharlton
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# Posted: 25 Apr 2008 10:16
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Great idea !!!
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otiose
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# Posted: 25 Apr 2008 21:44 · Edited by: otiose
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Suggestions for a name:
WAHF Yellow Pages
WAHF Sub-Contractor Listings
Dial-A-Pro (ha)
Member Services Available
Rent-A-Skill
Max
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