[CES #8180] Re: Another contest: Apps for Working Government

[Abd ul-Rahman Lomax]

I'm available to consult. Writing apps is not my bag. If I put substantial work into something that produces some cash, the workman is worthy of the meat. But someone who is writing apps is likely doing most of the work. I'm not in a position to lead this project.

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On May 12, 2013, at 6:20 PM, Michael Allan <mike at zelea.com> wrote:

> Thanks Eric and Abd,
> 
> Votorola doesn't currently have anyone to do the work of applying for
> awards.  So I spoke with Christian and we decided to offer the prize
> money as a commission.  http://appsforworkinggov.challengepost.com/
> 
> Maybe later we could agree on a general rule to cover all funding.
> Something like this:
> 
>   * Deduct from the paid money of the award US $5000, or the full
>     amount (whichever is less).  This becomes the commission.
>   * The commission is paid to the person who earlier proposed the
>     application to Votorola and did the work of applying.
>   * In the event of contention, priority goes to the first proposer.
>   * Active contributors may vote specific exceptions to these rules.
>     Any active contributor may call a vote for this purpose.
> 
> I guess Abd has priority in this case.  If he declines, then it's open
> to anyone.  Do you want to apply, Abd?  The deadline is June 19.
> 
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> Michael Allan
> 
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> 
> 
> Abd ul-Rahman Lomax said:
>> At 10:10 AM 5/9/2013, Eric Sanders wrote:
>>> If you've ever thought about creating a voting app, now's your 
>>> chance: 
>>> <http://appsforworkinggov.challengepost.com/>http://appsforworkinggov.challengepost.com/
>> 
>> I'm cc'ing this to Michael Allen. He was a subscriber here at one 
>> time, but hasn't written here recently. He has been active on the 
>> Election Methods list.
>> 
>> Michael has been working for years on a Free Association/Delegable 
>> Proxy (my terms) discussion/negotiation implementation called Votorola.
>> 
>> http://zelea.com/project/votorola/home.html
>> 
>> He completely welcomes collaboration.
>> 
>> He understands the concept I've been advancing for many years, 
>> transforming society through advisory structures that make the 
>> negotiation of consensus efficient. Consensus, once found, is 
>> extraordinarily powerful.
> 
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