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Another way would be to get MAPs to become financially independent to the best of their abilities, and ideally that would via the kind of job that doesn't have any barrier entry, and one that can be done everywhere as long as a stable internet connection is present. Day trading comes to mind, although there are many risks to it.

lightseeker wrote: ↑Sun Sep 01, 2024 11:44 am Your post is about two different topics, or actually four.

1. What projects to spend money on?

We certainly can always do more. You vaguely mention some fields which might be a problem money wise or not. The bigger concern from my POV is the lack of people. We all have a real life, and can't spend too many hours a week on MAP related topics. And if someone is willing to participate in a project, do we know enough about them to trust them to expedite the project without second thoughts? That's the problem with "We". We're just a bunch of people who've more or less known each other by nickname for some time.

This is an even bigger topic when considering the fact that different people might like to support different projects, so agreeing on projects in a group can become tricky. Would there need to be a council?

2. Where to get money from?

I'd say that most projects in the past and present have (had) people with enough funds to support them. Otherwise there would be nothing today. You mention some groups which might be open to fund projects. You are right that it more often will be retirees who don't have to lose anything but are willing to share their money for a cause. Someone around the peak of their career would risk their reputation or personal life if they were found to be funding MAPs. Someone who is still dreaming of having a young friend (or actually has one) will most probably lay down and not send money anywhere.

3. How to transfer and store money?

This is the tricky and crucial part. Money flows can be followed and accounted for. Maybe less if it is crypto. If we wanted to have a fund for legal defenses, we'd need someone to store that money. In their personal bank account? Under the pillow? Eventually they'd have to come forward to pay a lawyer for this service, or a provider for a server, or whatever. This opens vectors for ill meaning parties to identify activists and expose them, or to collect intel for whatever reasons.

Another crucial issue is trust. We'd need to trust someone to administer funds for us correctly. Trust and reputation is a rare thing that can only be earned over some time. With a company we'd have accounting to ensure correct inflow and outflow of money. So, a legal non-profit organization might be a solution which again poses the problems in personnel.

4. Personal income

Another way would be to get MAPs to become financially independent to the best of their abilities, and ideally that would via the kind of job that doesn't have any barrier entry, and one that can be done everywhere as long as a stable internet connection is present. Day trading comes to mind, although there are many risks to it.

It's our own and genuine task to get a sufficiently good education, find a job we like, and make a living which is enough, or more than enough. There are challenges which have hindered some of us, true. Still it's our own responsibility. Day trading which you mention above is a challenging activity which often only benefits a few. You also cover this topic in https://forum.map-union.org/viewtopic.php?t=232 a second time which actually reads like an ad.

But yeah, this could become a project by its own, supporting (young) fellow MAPs in starting their adult life.

TMKnight wrote: ↑Sun Sep 15, 2024 4:31 am So there might be some of you willing to help a fellow MAP. I am struggling financially, I could use a help-up.
But more than that, I have this business startup idea that I am confident will do well. It will give one day all MAPs access to a future to fight. One year after I opened my doors I would look for researchers, writers, and additional investors into several MAP and not-so-MAP-related projects.
Please write me if you are interested.

My one project has this revenue potential. Add $30 per hour, 16-hour days, 20 service areas, and 365.25 (One year)..... When you multiply all that together that is the revenue potential. If you take the see how much it increases when you change the $30, In plan to have a base charge of $50.

If that excites you, and you have the means please let me know in which way you would be able to help me. Any good programers on here, Maybe help me with a crowdfunding campaign.

Outis wrote: ↑Mon Sep 16, 2024 12:00 pm I might be interested in helping, I enjoy getting involved in good causes and projects. I can't PM on here though so I don't know what the best way to contact you is?

Outis wrote: ↑Mon Sep 16, 2024 12:00 pm I might be interested in helping, I enjoy getting involved in good causes and projects. I can't PM on here though so I don't know what the best way to contact you is?