Steve Holdoway wrote:
I'm not too sure who decided this was a hobbyist list.
No one did, did they?
I expressed it's a hobbyist list. For the most part people seem to post
because they enjoy talking about the issues.
Especially when those being asked seem to be supporting income generating
ventures
I think that's the nature of technical lists around the world.
I also think there's a fine line... Let's consider the questions I
asked about streaming video.
CASE: Last week my Dad give me a call because he's got another 'money
making idea' which he thinks I'd benefit from. Following some
investigation and consideration, I think that it's just not going to be
a happening thing for either of us to make any money from, which is
about what I suspected in the first place.
However here's what's come out of the exercise so far...
1. I've made a quick movie that explains the CIA project and have been
inspired to get it on line.
2. Nick has been inspired to learn a bit more about streaming video.
3. There is a bunch of posts about the half dozen software products
avalible, on this list.
4. Joanna and I spent over an hour with a group of kids at our local
primary school this afternoon. As a result of the CLUG effort, we're
going to publish some interesting video that they're going to be making.
Now perhaps there are others on list (perhaps Nick as he was the main
contributor) who followed a long and have got the resources to make
something of streaming video and will benefit from it in terms of a few
dollars. Hey, if they do it with Linux then that's all good with me.
> which in no way improve the finances of CLUG.
First up see: http://clug.net.nz/index.php/ThereIsNoCLUG
How can you speak to the issue of finances for something that doesn't exist?
Secondly see: http://clug.net.nz/index.php/ClugAccounts
CLUG has $628.51 dollars in its accounts.
That balance hasn't dropped below $600 in the last 3 years.
What is it that you think CLUG needs money for?
For that matter, what benefit to the CLUG community is that $600
delivering? Is it getting more users, members or usage?
Is that money benefiting a bank? Is CLUG earning any interest on it?
At present I'm in the process of working out ways to raise funds for the
CRRA [1] because we have a range of community projects that need real
dollars.
The CRRA is a registered association. In addition to monthly meetings
we deliver tangible outcomes for which real money is required.
If CLUG were to associate and step up with some activities that we would
like to see delivered then I'd be first in line to help.
Cheers Don
[1] - see www.crra.org.nz
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