[p2p-research] I’m starting a project called “Stocky.”

[Michel Bauwens]

copying to our mailing list for info,

I have no time for writing, but if you send us a text, we can post it on
Ning, and spread the word,

Michel

On Wed, Jun 23, 2010 at 12:38 PM, Harrison (Stocky) <harrison at stocky.us>wrote:

> Hey,
>
> I just launched a kickstarter campaign for my big idea: a new collaborative
> environment for stock media (stock media = stock photography, brushes,
> vectors, videos, audio, etc).
>
> My site, casually named "Stocky," will be a community effort that
> encourages users to collaborate and share their work, accessing other's work
> in return. Sharing will be the name of the game, taking influence from the
> open source community. Many designers and artists already share some of
> their work on their own sites, and Stocky is here to unite them.
>
> I have a video, a campaign site and rewards to try and get things going,
> but I am wondering if there's any way you'd like to help me out by writing
> about it?
>
> Thanks so much for reading,
> Harrison
> Site Link: http://kck.st/cAQ3wP
>
> WHY HELP?
> A new take on stock media can help the design, art and small business
> community! I see the current stock media situation as a dried up well. It
> has a some great work and a lot of junk being sold, abused, stolen and
> recycled, roundup after roundup. Furthermore, owners heavily protect work
> that is meant to be given away. Protecting your property is very important,
> but why give half way? With your help, Stocky will be a new place to
> cultivate artwork and designs that can help others in their own endeavors.
> Its kind of like... sharing!
>
>
>
>


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