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International markets makes sense only if there is a clear path to monetization or the potential acquirer has interests oversees

Zorbo provides a good answer: Focus. Both in what the Tool does and also what it is used for; to wit, we created Storylane to build a library of human experiences and opinions. We created Storylane to focus on what matters. This is partly achieved by the tool itself and how it works, partly by the community and how is being collectively crafted. The key operative word here is actually "being" as in we have been doing this for a couple of weeks and the focus that I am describing is pretty much in the making

You bring two very important points. I agree that creating the right community and the right precedent is Key, but I don't think you need to be closed in order to achieve this. On the contrary, I think one needs to build a system that cana achieve that And be open. From our point a view, is actually an imperative: we Must be able to do it. We simply don't like close, invite only systems. The reasons probably will fit better in another thread.

With regards to managing signal to noise: 100% agree. Figuring out how to slice and dice the content so that you see what matters to You is our number one "tactical" objective. It is actually a hard problem, but one that gets easier as you come to understand the content being created and once you can benefit from enough liquidity to slice and dice at will.

There is an "old fashion sign up" right below..

Thanks for joining in. I love that explanation too :)

Thanks for the feedback.

- Like the idea od removing what you don't like

- I hear on fixing the bar.

Again, thanks for taking the time to share your thoughts

Storylane is free for all (as in: NOT invite only but open to anyone). It is however community curated in that the best content surfaces to the top using the feedback users give.

true. this is also why we need teams and investors truly focused on the long term. oDesk had both.

Point taken, and it seems to be a common thread. We need to think about how to do this better. The reason we care about registrations is because we look at it as a community not a marketplace for content.

This is one of my favorites

Storylane is an effort to create a library of human experiences. technically it works like a publishing platform built socially from the ground up.

Glad to hear that you liked it! And I hear you on combining the welcome emails