Oh yeah,

I like the ground rules too. Not a problem for me.

-Mark










--- In Dogthink@yahoogroups.com, "launchjamie" <launchjamie@...> wrote:
>
> Nice job Tony,
>
> I think ground rules are very important and it is always good to get
> these things laid out up front.
>
> I don't have any issue with these rules, but that being said...I'll
> leave the floor open to the other members for their comments or
> additions.
>
> I would like to add...that while I agree with all of Tony's points,
> there are two that I especially like. The first being the idea of
> positve work space. I feel it is very important to respect all
> members, and as such, treat each other with respect. While this
> does not mean we can't give honest opinions, it simpley means we
> should be respectful in our dissagreements...as I'm sure there will
> be many...disagreements and challenges are key to working through
> any idea.
>
> The other is that I really like the idea of posting upfront what is
> to be considered dogthought and what isn't. I hope all members feel
> free to post any idea or thought for comment and simply post upfront
> whether it is meant to be dogthought or private.
>
> ok...enough of my babbling...
>
> please let me know what you think and I'll try to put together a
> charter or something.
>
> Thanks
>
> Jamie
>
> --- In Dogthink@yahoogroups.com, "hilevels" <hilevels@> wrote:
> >
> > Thx Jamie for setting this up. I'd really like to work on some
> ideas
> > with you guys, and if we come up with some winners, exploit them
> > together. To facilitate that, before we get started, let's all
> agree
> > on some ground rules. Here are 5 from me:
> >
> > 1. The purpose of this board is for us to find and develop value
> > propositions we might all be able to build and exploit together and
> > equally. Any ideas posted on here, no matter the origin, become
> the
> > equal intellectual property of the subscribers unless specifically
> > posted as NOT communal dogthink property. So, if you have an idea
> > that you don't want to share equally, but just want some
> dogthoughts,
> > go ahead and post it here, BUT BE CLEAR IT"S JUST YOUR THING ONLY,
> and
> > don't necessarily expect much dogthinking beyond the cursory "help
> a
> > brother out" type of thing.
> >
> > 2. In for a dime in for a dollar. No matter how much (or little)
> > work any one Dogthink member does on any idea developed here,
> shares
> > are divided equally among us.
> >
> > 3. Since we are trying to build long-lasting value props, as the
> > charter members, Tony, Jamie, Andy, and Mark must unanimously
> agree on
> > any new dogthink subscribers. Afterall, it's share and share alike
> > here, so let's not bring anyone in whom we wouldn't necessarily
> want
> > to be in biz with, for richer or poorer.
> >
> > 4. No sniping at other dogs' ideas. The aim of this board is the
> > free flow and consideration of all dogthought. So no offending on
> > purpose, although no need to pull punches either.
> >
> > 5. Pack leaders. While all ideas are equal property of all
> dogthink
> > members, leadership roles and responsibilities need to be defined
> on a
> > case-by-case basis. The originator of a value proposition posted
> and
> > developed here will have first preference in leading development
> and
> > exploitation of his or her idea, but all decisions are subject to
> > majority dogthink member vote. In case of a tie vote, the
> originator
> > will have the deciding vote.
> >
> > What do you guys think? What other ground rules should we
> establish?
> >
>