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why do you want to deadpool it?
Main reason is the money. I'm not a programmer, so fixing bugs, update scrappers, server, etc. cost money.
Earlier quoted context omitted.
I like the idea, but think I'd need more users before I could attract the attention of senators/aides/other. Congress members have their websites, email list of their supporters, would need to offer something they didn't have.
Just an idea, but you could whitebox the software and sell it to congresspeople to use on their websites. You are right that without the traction they may not want to affiliate themselves with you, but they still want the functionality. Technically other voting software may fulfill requirements but people always like specialized and you are already in this space and would be considered an "authority".
You don't mention what your motivations for setting up the site are. Since there appears to be no way to monetize it, there might be some other agenda?
Went off and took a look at govit.com site. A few comments:
The name "govit" just doesn't jell for me. I think you need something trendier, click2vote, SamClick ...
"Beta" suggests that the site isn't complete. Any progressive web site remains as work-in-progress as it adapts to the demands of the marketplace.
The concept appears to be sound. Needs heaps more marketing, PR, exposure, get talked about, get journalists quote your stats, etc. Yeah! lots of chicken or egg problems. But you have enough to build up momentum.
An excellent idea! The public needs effective ways of making their voices heard. Your site just needs heaps more exposure to gain more traction. You don't mention what your motivations for setting up the site are. Since there appears to be no way to monetize it, there might be some other agenda? Went off and took a look at govit.com site. A few comments: The name "govit" just doesn't jell for me. I think you need som…
My motivations were fairly pure, wanted to build a platform that gave citizens more power. Also thought there could be a way to monetize (ethically) with traction.
Got some press in the early days, and believe the problem is other than exposure. The site just isn't filling a need. Need to come up with something people really want.
An excellent idea! The public needs effective ways of making their voices heard. Your site just needs heaps more exposure to gain more traction. You don't mention what your motivations for setting up the site are. Since there appears to be no way to monetize it, there might be some other agenda? Went off and took a look at govit.com site. A few comments: The name "govit" just doesn't jell for me. I think you need som…
Thanks, glad you like. My motivations were fairly pure, wanted to build a platform that gave citizens more power. Also thought there could be a way to monetize (ethically) with traction. Got some press in the early days, and believe the problem is other than exposure. The site just isn't filling a need. Need to come up with something people really want.
Disclosure: I am a Canadian with no interest in US internal politics, and would just like to see this kind of site succeed.