FINALLY, I'm following up - (edit: final update)

[OneGrassRoot]

18. Indeed. Let me reply to each point...

In response to each point:


1. First of all, thus far, all funds have gone DIRECTLY to the individuals with posted needs. In the future, when people do want to help one specific individual(s), that will remain the case: All funds go directly to the individual.

I have absorbed all overhead over the last decade and can't do it any more -- financially or otherwise.

Co-operative membership dues can contribute toward business expenses and I intend for all funds raised and expenditures to be fully transparent. That is a key aspect of being structured as a co-op. Plus, members get a voice and can vote on how things evolve.

Even with this initial seed funding, I plan to be transparent -- I've already laid out where the funds would go in this initial inquiry.


2. You're right about the turnover at DU. And I understand your concern here, and that you feel newer DUers are often dissed and favor is given to "older" DU members and thus you feel I'm favoring "friends."

Actually, you're right. I am. This needs to move forward now, and I don't have months and months to train people. These are people who have walked every step of the way with me so they understand the bigger vision, and they understand the protocols I have set up to weed out scammers at Wishadoo.

They have become friends over the years. Yet they are also amongst the group of people I want to be able to provide supplemental income for, as I mentioned in the OP (those on SSDI, homebound caregivers, etc.). If/when it is time, and they accept, I'd gladly announce them here. Right now it is hypothetical, as without funding, I can't hire anyone.

Please remember I am only talking about these initial core three positions in this seed funding stage. The intention is for many more job opportunities to be created, but I need this core team which is indeed (I hope) already in place. And, no, vetting won't be determined by seniority on DU and, quite frankly, this work isn't limited to DU at all.

As to your last point, yes, I completely understand and will be sure things proceed accordingly. This is the part where I may pick your brain and get input, including legal input, from others once I'm able to proceed.

Thanks.