tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8686769.post116335535467923666..comments2014-08-13T13:14:14.054+01:00Jeremy[email protected]Blogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8686769.post-1163606195289279432006-11-15T16:56:00.000+01:002006-11-15T16:56:00.000+01:00How would you protect original ideas from being carted off by venture capitalists out there?Terminadelphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01589727053743065510[email protected]tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8686769.post-1163595771512236322006-11-15T14:02:00.000+01:002006-11-15T14:02:00.000+01:00charity? real pressure groups?<BR/>-damiAnonymous[email protected]tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8686769.post-1163512456470490052006-11-14T14:54:00.000+01:002006-11-14T14:54:00.000+01:00I agree Iheoma. I'm increasingly drawn to the Linked-In member-invites-member model, which can be replicated easily enough using a blog platform.Jeremyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07506241936615649754[email protected]tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8686769.post-1163512162740657762006-11-14T14:49:00.000+01:002006-11-14T14:49:00.000+01:00Woa, not a techieperson but a potential writer. Have seen narialand, hmmm. Do no know about the other forums mentioned will check those out later. Seems like a good idea and how will it be gatekeeped. Wil how will people join. Bearing in mind, Nigerians LOVE/LIKE anything with a hint of exclusivity to it. Know what am saying.Iheoma Obibihttp://360.yahoo.com/iheomaobibi[email protected]tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8686769.post-1163493359648813852006-11-14T09:35:00.000+01:002006-11-14T09:35:00.000+01:00What happened to my comment?Anonymous[email protected]tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8686769.post-1163450614940146052006-11-13T21:43:00.000+01:002006-11-13T21:43:00.000+01:00It sounds as if you're gonna need a domain name of your own hosted and maintained by yourself for autonomiety. The servers have to be online 24/7. <BR/><BR/>Anyhow, if you jump I jump.Anthony Arojojoyehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05991980843270333669[email protected]tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8686769.post-1163449829687767582006-11-13T21:30:00.000+01:002006-11-13T21:30:00.000+01:00Good Idea Jeremy. I have used a platform like this in the past and it works pretty well. Very good idea, do make sure registration is by invitation only.Anonymous[email protected]tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8686769.post-1163425299063982152006-11-13T14:41:00.000+01:002006-11-13T14:41:00.000+01:00Good thinking. If it's good stuff, I'm in. You know that.<BR/><BR/>The issue is, how do you gateman the thing?<BR/><BR/>There's always the concern that a gathering of Nigerians would--not to put too fine a point on it--become like Nigeria.St Antonymhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07513842500787261783[email protected]tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8686769.post-1163413495996990672006-11-13T11:24:00.000+01:002006-11-13T11:24:00.000+01:00Dotun I don't know lagbaja forum or asorock, but the suggestion is not to repeat the nairaland-type chat/gossip formula, which I don't see as productive, even if they have value in letting people unleash some steam.<BR/><BR/>The site would be based around people that are serious about making a difference by doing stuff - putting time, effort and resources into a transformation project in Nigeria. It would be an opportunity to:<BR/>a) Find and establish relationships with others with similar ideas and ambitions<BR/>b) Find out about other projects of a similar nature, both planned and actual<BR/>c) Find out about the social and professional networks that surround these activities - funding organisations, local and international finance opportunities, social networks based around development (many of the ethnic groups have these already), friends of Nigeria who would be interesting in offering specific types of support etc.<BR/><BR/>That is the brief, in brief. The site is not about making money, although obviously it should work towards being self-supporting. All you tecchies out there: what is the simplest cheapest/free-est platform solution?Jeremyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07506241936615649754[email protected]tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8686769.post-1163412922767224922006-11-13T11:15:00.000+01:002006-11-13T11:15:00.000+01:00Im concerned about how you want to run it without duplicating what already exists i.e. nairaland, asorock, lagbajaforum and all the rest. Or are you suggesting something like gumtree for nigerians, where people can advertise stuffs for sale as well.Dotunhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04212810551747940066[email protected]tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8686769.post-1163412046937097512006-11-13T11:00:00.000+01:002006-11-13T11:00:00.000+01:00Great (and timely) idea. What sort of collaboration are you about now? Interest areas, projects or just social networking?<BR/><BR/>Maybe a localized (low-tech) LinkedIn or Facebook and expand to include Nigerians in diaspora as well.<BR/><BR/>Lemme know when you're ready to run with it and i'll run with you.Ponlehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13750288984765756488[email protected]tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8686769.post-1163411917461305852006-11-13T10:58:00.000+01:002006-11-13T10:58:00.000+01:00Hi Jeremy, I am in on this. Let's kick start this.Ayolopehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09929114572980611412[email protected]tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8686769.post-1163389211542818322006-11-13T04:40:00.000+01:002006-11-13T04:40:00.000+01:00A wiki-like environment may work, and you would need to add more flesh to the idea Jeremy. But it appears interesing...imnakoyahttp://www.grandioseparlor.com[email protected]tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8686769.post-1163370236487436142006-11-12T23:23:00.000+01:002006-11-12T23:23:00.000+01:00Bless your little socialist heart, Jeremy. When can I start? I want to be the Oga. ;-)Anonymous[email protected]tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8686769.post-1163362185418432672006-11-12T21:09:00.000+01:002006-11-12T21:09:00.000+01:00What are you suggesting--Nairaland for adults?St Antonymhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07513842500787261783[email protected]