Good morning!

These are interesting times. 4 years ago I came up with The Aquarium, a FREE ASP blog that I compared to a wall where visitors could come and post messages. I'm proud to see Facebook using a similar concept.

I had thought of creating a full-scale business where users would not need to install The Aquarium; they could just go to the main site and sign up for their own. I passed; I just don't have the business training, and the Google Ads didn't add up to cover the hosting. I didn't feel confident that it ever would.

So, I'm looking for an Angel, but not to invest. I’m looking for a business partner that can help determine what fits the market; what needs to change; what will attract visitors and make money.

What works and what hasn’t: I’ve received lots of fan mail for my work. An interactive Flash movie at: Blue Puff Software has received good reviews. The 3-D Flash test at: Benjamin Lindelof's Graphics & Programming Portfolio was popular.

Misses include my attempt to commercialize my work, such as: Blue Puff Network - Work Online Anywhere which generated some leads but no new projects. I ended up moving everything to Tripod to avoid paying a webhost.

For an overview or resume, visit: LinkedIn: Benjamin Lindelof

Currently I’m making money programming 9-5, but I’m an entrepreneur at heart.

Drop me a line or give me a ring if you are interested!

Sincerely,

Ben

HAX OR said
"I’m looking for a business partner that can help determine what fits the market; what needs to change; what will attract visitors and make money."

There is more than one market. I myself never understood the teenage market. I do not understand most of the Markets.
What I am beginning to discover is that a high proportion of the experts that reputedly 'Do understand' merely sell or offer advise. not many of them seem to have proven themselves by cracking a market.

One sure fire mistake was using tripod for hosting.

I have absolutely no Idea how I could help. but I would like to.

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Thanks for your response!

Tripod hosts free webpages (my only criteria). It works fine considering I'm not posting anything important (my portfolio and samples).

I used 1&1 Hosting for a couple years to host my Blue Puff Software website. The Google Ads didn't pay enough to cover hosting, so I dropped it.

Here's some fun projects that I was involved with or passed on:
- created some music and sound effects for Starfighter, a Windows "The Last Starfighter" game that looks just like the movie version.

- passed on working with the Desert Combat team. I was too busy at the time, but the company went on to be acquired by Electronic Arts. After that, things didn't go so well for the developers

- spent quite a bit of effort to convince Ken Williams back into the game business. He's busy though, working on his talkspot.com website when he has time.

I'll probably end up creating some type of game.

"Tripod hosts free webpages (my only criteria)."

Your targeted customers, are precisely the same people who scorn and despise free websites and those that use them.

I think you can throw away any feedback you got from that site.
you have no Idea how many web professionals just turned away at the door. .

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???? I've read your posts Tubby. Let me clarify:

I don't have any targeted customers. My online resources are for one purpose: to show my graphics and my flash and my programming. Mission Accomplished. I've had absolutely no problem finding jobs doing this 9-5 for $50-100K/year.

What I am looking for: The next big project that I can work on.

Looking forward, I'm looking for an 'Angel' that wants something created, or designed, or programmed, and I can take care of that, or get it started. For now I'm just helping people get shopping carts setup online, helping folks create an eBay store, creating graphics and logos, etc.

Here's what interests me: Helping folks.

- Maybe someone wants to create their vision of a MMORPG. I can get that started. I'm just one person, the tech-guy, so I'm not a lawyer, or a data-entry clerk, or anything in-between.

- Maybe someone has a cool website idea. I can create the engine that powers the idea.

- Maybe they are looking for options? Ken mentioned that he wanted a .NET 2.0 WYSIWYG editor. There's lots of them available, and he picked the same one I recommended.

- Maybe a guy is sick of creating Winforms and they want a Winform-editor that they can use. A WYSIWYG interface, and some iContainers, and they're set.

Since I'm only one person, I can't do it all, but I'm a good resource. Legal issues? Check with a lawyer. Same goes for other specialties... my specialities are graphics programming, database integration, enterprise architecture, server administration, etc.

Often I spend hours on the phone with companies, discussing their plans for the Net.

There was a comics website that offered downloads of a desktop app that allowed users to see a daily comic. They mentioned they were interested in going with .NET but wondered how it would work on PCs that do not have the Framework installed. I assured them that this pre-requisite is part of the installation package, and it can be downloaded if required.

They balked that an Internet connection would be required, but I pointed out that the application was already connected to the Internet (through an auto-update), and the program was retrieved from the Internet.

I have seen some big projects, but since I can't do it all, they are usually awarded to companies like Quilogy (for CMS) or teams of developers.

A perfect fit would be something like YouTube. Someone has an idea, I whip up a prototype, we get it hosted, we let it fly for a year and see how it goes.

You will have more success finding an "Angel" If you look a little more heavenly. .

The Angel you are looking for will most likely not be inspired by your tripod clothing.

post your web page in the site review. get a 2nd 3rd 4th opinion.

I to am only one person.

You say
"I don't have any targeted customers."
Rubbish, you know damned well who you want to sell your skills to....

"My online resources are for one purpose: to show my graphics and my flash and my programming."
your Page simply says, "I cannot afford a proper site" (Absolutely brilliant first impression)

What I am looking for: The next big project that I can work on.
That is not what your site says. Why does your site not give the same message you are promoting above?

Dammit I could give you free hosting. . Lots of WPW members could - helping out other members with little things like this, happens daily. But . . If you do not point yourself in a positive direction. . you will go absofuckinglutely no where.

Present yourself Properly, you are ill attired (tripod clothing) and not yet presentable.
You can bet your boots someone out there wants you. . you only need to set up a plan to present yourself in an irresistible manner.

Why am I the only person apart from you on this thread? (have you asked yourself that?)

There are a thousand others aiming for your targeted market . . at least make an attempt to look a more appealing choice than the rest of them.

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Did I say it before?

I have absolutely no Idea how I could help. but I would like to.

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I have lots of ideas how you can help. But unfortunately I can't just tell everyone my ideas... but...

The next idea that I would like to get out there (since The Aquarium was a success) is.... Family Pro! Check out my portfolio for more info on this product. I have hundreds of them. Wish I could code them all.

Basically it works like Business chat, file sharing, group decision making: Campfire (Campfire Business Chat). Campfire popped up recently (a couple years after I designed Family Pro).

To make it happen we'll need a webhost that provides database... PHP/MySQL or .NET/SQL. The website would allow you to make rooms like Campfire. Here, it would behave like a Google page that anyone in the room can edit. So you could have chat windows and drag URL of video clips (which changes into a box that opens the video). Perhaps some VOIP...

To make my ideas happen, I need an Angel. Or I'll sit on my ideas until after I get a business degree. LOL So far the ideas I've presented are mash-ups.

So far the reception to my ideas has not been positive... but the ideas are ultimately successful!

Thanks Tubby

Wow I just read your comments Tubby.

I don't understand you. You're not actually responding to my post. An Angel is someone who has the money to invest in your business. I don't care what your opinion of tripod is! LOL If you want me to host on a different site, feel free to provide the funds... I'm not sure why you would care? For programming database websites... tripod doesn't work. It's good to use and abuse (which is what I am doing, just using and abusing the server... for free).

An Angel is someone who has the money to invest in your business..... if you don't respond to the subject of this thread I just assume you are a troll.

I'll give you the benefit of the doubt for now. I will be convinced if you mention tripod again. For some reason you think I should care about where I host my work samples. Hmm.. interesting.

Have a good one!

Edit: I removed a joke here.

Tubby, what I'm looking for is someone that I can get along with for websites. Someone with deep pockets!

I know people with deep pockets... they have their own businesses. I'm looking for an angel investor*.

We just didn't hit it off. (You seem obsessed with Tripod. You seem to think I care about things that I am using and abusing, again the Tripod thing. You seem very emo... er... passionate.)

Take it easy~

Drink some Victoria's Bitter... it's great!

you said
"I'll give you the benefit of the doubt for now. I will be convinced if you mention tripod again. For some reason you think I should care about where I host my work samples. Hmm.. interesting."

I think you should care about where you host! . .\

I am responding to your post.

No I am not an Angel. . (but I might be able to help you locate one)

you can just assume I I am a troll.

I do not care where you host. . But I have a website you can play in. but you really do need to be nicer.
send me a private message. .

"tripod doesn't work" - I guess I knew that

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No I am not the emotion type. . It simply seemed Chrystal clear to me that - your choice of hosting . . is going to work against you. If you do not understand why that is, then nobody can help you. .

is your mind set firmly on one big MF angel . . or could several little MF angels . . . get you rolling.


untill I get a business degree
I got one of them somewhere . . .

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O I see what I am doing... you posted twice, and I almost missed it again.

I'm not sure what you are meaning by "Being Nicer". What is that supposed to mean? How have I offended you?

Oh ya... I'm using tripod. I forgot you have a problem with that... that's not me being mean, if you scroll up you clearly have a problem with tripod. I'm not defending tripod, I'm just using it because it's there.

1. I suggest you stop analyzing my personality. You don't know me dude.... I'm a fan of stand-up comedy. I find our miscommunications 100% hilarious. And I like to have the last word in too... haha

2. I'm not taking offense... at what you are saying, I'm saying "You're talking about a different subject, stop that".

3. I don't know you or anyone here well enough to host my software. This is high-performance, rock-solid, database-web engines that are almost 10 years in the making. I need to know that the server I'm hosting on is secure, etc.

I'm not trained in business, so I'm not sure the proper etiquette to beg for money to cover a start-up. I don't beg, but I thought I would post here anyway.

If not lots of money.... then it will take HOURS of dedicated free work. I'll be glad if I can find either!

3. I don't know you or anyone here well enough to host my software.


O.K.

you said
"I find our miscommunications 100% hilarious."
I gathered that. .


you said
"I suggest you stop analyzing my personality.'
I simply read what your website told me. your personality is only just starting to show..

"I'm not sure what you are meaning by "Being Nicer".
presuming I am a 'troll'

Should someone answer your request by simply answering YES I will be your Angel... or should they work to that point with a more discovering attitude.

I do not have a problem with tripod. . YOU DO it does not allow a data base for a start, it displays fee adverts. it ruins any pretence of proffesionalism. fine for some. but not for your market. . . but you say "3. I don't know you or anyone here well enough to host my software." O.K. I can accept that, you are incapable of password protecting your own site. . (I thought I was dealing with an expert).

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You said:
"you are incapable of password protecting your own site. . (I thought I was dealing with an expert)."

What password protected site are you referring to?

Are you referring to my tripod login?

Are you referring to the work I have done for Intranet websites?

Are you referring to consultation I have done for a website?

Double Post! Isn't this fun! J/K.

You said:
"I'm not sure what you are meaning by "Being Nicer".
presuming I am a 'troll'

Yes, you have trolled this message with your critiques of my website without a clue to what the purpose is. I didn't post here asking for critiques, that's a different forum. This is "Guru Seeking Angel" not "Guru seeking Critiques".

My websites are working fine; this is not the venue to express your issues with my content. I'm not here for that. If you were to have sent me a Private Message where you expressed your confusion, I could have saved us the public display.

(BTW: To be clear, developing a secure Internet portal is 100% different than posting some online portfolio. Tripod hosts my graphics. My database web apps are hosted on company's servers across the world. Favorite client so far: Principal Financial Group. They have some vast server farms.)

Have a good one!

Triple Post! J/K

You said:
"Should someone answer your request by simply answering YES I will be your Angel... or should they work to that point with a more discovering attitude."

A troll will not get any consideration from me... sorry.

I've been deflecting your remarks and opinions and biased notions, but this is defense. My attitude/personality is not in play.

I offered you somewhere to host your site. (you declined)

I offered the advise; presenting yourself as a professional would be the first step (you resented that advise)

You wish to find an Angel? . . . NO!

You read my posts as if my intent was evil. . I clearly wrote I would like to help You clearly do not understand what sort of work is involved in finding what you are looking for. You are a like a cook applying for the job of Chef at a hotel, standing firm and arguing that you do not need to wash your hands because cooking the food kills all the germs. . Their might be a grain of truth in it. . but you Will not get the job..... Then calling the Hotel manager a troll.
because he will not even try to taste the food, has ignored the cooking aspect entirely. . and waffled on about health regulations and Hygiene.

If you think posting a message on WPW is the correct and a successful way to present your work to an "Angel"
GO FOR IT. . . . My recommendation is first seek someone who has set out a few hundred successful presentations to corporate identities, as the first step. If you find one, The first thing they will want to do. . . Is give you a makeover so they can present you as a professional.

Just me and you posting in this thread Hax Or.

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you said.
"I could have saved us the public display."

This is a forum. It works because people read the post, look at different perspectives. read things they disagree with. read things they agree with. Some posts make sense, some a crap. . I try not to worry If I write crap, I just try to keep myself honest as I can. The reader decides. . I am happy with that.

If you do not like the Forum format . . go use another format. This is the public display format

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Hmm.. I'm not sure how I can help you. Are you looking for a business partnership too? If you are, please start your own thread. I have already addressed your issues with me. We're talking about 2 different things and I'm not interested in your 'help'.

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For example, I am the sushi chef; I am looking for someone to put money behind my restaurant.

(I recommend you do not try the Fugu. If not prepared properly, it can kill you. However if you trust my hand at carving the flesh of the Fugu, it's a delightful dish.)

I've served many before, and I would like to open my own restaurant. So far you have done nothing but criticize the current sushi place where I have setup shop, and you have criticized my skill. Well, that means you aren't a good match. Move along please.

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I feel bad for you Tubby. Good luck to ya.

Isn't there administrator's for this forum? Someone please clean up the troll's postings.

If you can't cleanup this thread, feel free to delete it.

(Most forums allow posters to delete their posts, but there's no delete button, otherwise I would do it myself)

Thanks!

Ow!! - you have reported this post as you say Tubby has trolled within it - NO - read this post again please. Earlier you stated that you wanted a 'non investing Angel' - Here you describe an Angel as being an Investor - that is the correct definition. I think Tubby was pointing out reasons why finding the help you need was likely to be difficult. That is not Trolling.

Your actual words were 'So, I'm looking for an Angel, but not to invest. I’m looking for a business partner that can help determine what fits the market; what needs to change; '

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Oh neat-o! A moderator has come to troll my posting!

It was funny, I was wondering why I was receiving so much spam lately. It's because I registered at WebProWorld. OOooo! Zing!

Actually I am looking for an investor. Not really. Ok, now I am. Not anymore I'm not. OK now I am. Ooops, door closed. Door is now open for investors. Door is now closed.

LOL. WebProWorld is a joke. I get it!

I'm laughing my @$$ off at this website! Enjoy!

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Ya I'm looking for a lot of things. I'm not looking for an investor, but if one steps up, sure I would be interested. But am I looking? Not really... Get it? Does this need more explanation? I can explain the same thing over and over again until you get it. I have unlimited patience.

If you cannot help me, don't leave your post here, it's that simple. If you are going to go off on a Tripod-Bashing tangent because you like to troll threads, go elsewhere. Or feel my wrath, your choice. I have no preference.

Anyone who responds to this thread with nothing but static (like you 2 guys) are automatically added to my list of trolls. And I do keep a list. I like to give the Grammar Police a hard time too, it's as much fun as the Grammar Police have when they leave their ridiculous grammar-related responses.

If you want to nit-pick someone's post, that's called Trolling. If you want to discuss what's here, that's OK. If you want to tell me what you think I'm doing wrong, move along please, I'm not interested. If you want to warn me about Tripod or something, send me a private message so no one can see how ridiculous your comments are.

And I do mean ridiculous. Have a good one!

I suspect I might have touched a nerve, this was unintentional. The end result offers a good insight, I am glad I only offered a little bit of help.

I did back up my criticism of your web host with the offer of a better one.

You are still Angry and protesting after three weeks ?

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Tubby:

Tripod Pwns You.

and still does, 3 weeks later! What's it like to be pwned by Tripod?

This is a spam-center, I don't respect you at all. Sorry.

Go game Google some more...