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This repost is to update my situation. My "imminent" homelessness has become "actual", as I am now living in a homeless shelter in Philadelphia, PA. I merely ex

This repost is to update my situation. My "imminent" homelessness has become "actual", as I am now living in a homeless shelter in Philadelphia, PA. I merely exist here, as it is difficult to get any useful computer work done. I feel as if I am slipping further, potentially soon reaching the point of no return. I hereby reiterate my above call for assistance, to get myself back to some semblance of normalcy, so that I might be able to make progress on GAGOOT. To that end, I am offering to produce a detailed white paper, to be delivered in four weeks, to any investor (or group of investors) who is/are willing to make an upfront token payment of $5,000. After delivery, the paper will remain private, for a short while, maybe a week or two, to give the investor(s) a time advantage to decide whether they are interested in making a real investment. If not, then I will publish it, so I can use it as a basis for some other funding approach for GAGOOT. I realize that this proposition is unusual, but I find myself in an unusual situation, and so I am brainstorming unusual solutions. Also, if you are in or near my city, I am willing to meet in person. Thank you for your consideration. By the way, speaking of "brainstorming", I am reminded of 1983's "Brainstorm". Here is a fascinating article about the film. https://popularmechanics.com/culture/movies/a25654064/sci-fi-movie-brainstorm-natalie-wood-final-film https://popularmechanics.com/culture/movies/a25654064/sci-fi...

catiopatio 3y ago
I have to echo the advice I’ve seen here, which is that you need a job — any job! — to get you back to a semi-stable living situation in the short term. I’ve built a business on open source — it was very difficult, and the outcome far from immediate. There’s absolutely no way I could have done it while homeless and living in a shelter. Hoping for the best for you.
euniceee3 3y ago
How do I pay for a $50 newsletter subscription? Only way to send money I can see on https://gagoot.com/ https://gagoot.com/ is a Monero address. Is there any source code or diagrams associated with this project?
- DurisAcron 3y ago
  Don't use Monero. Use either Zelle or wire transfer, info for either emailed upon request. Read the URL for this submission. https://gagoot.com/sos.txt https://gagoot.com/sos.txt Code and diagrams will be in the newsletter and/or the white paper, as soon as I can get those going.
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bm3719 3y ago
Don't know much about your project, but it seems a long way off from producing income, if ever. I see others have tried to help in the past with little luck, but I'll take a stab at it too, just in case: I'd focus on getting some income of any sort coming in, even of the informal employment variety. Also, go to your local social services office and apply for things like EBT. Once you have a few 100 dollars (which you might even be able to get by panhandling for a few days), go find a room for rent. If you're not picky, you can get one for $100/wk or probably even lower if you look around. Then look for more sustainable income sources. Once that's all sorted out, only then start thinking about your side project.
- soulofmischief 3y ago
  Shared rooms out here are going for $2000+, where are you finding rooms for 100/wk? Not even roach and bedbug infested motels are so cheap.
  - bm3719 3y ago
    Just checked and there's at least several on Craigslist at that price right now in his area. He could also move to a different area for even greater savings.
    - soulofmischief 3y ago
      I need to get out of California.
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- Waterluvian 3y ago
  Yeah. It feels uncomfortable to give advice like this but: Abandon this project immediately. Use whatever personal resource (time, energy, motivation) you’ve got left to find any sort of technical/intellectual work that leverages your most valuable skills before it’s too late. > “I merely exist here, as it is difficult to get any useful computer work done.” Eventually you will find it impossible to do anything with those most valuable skills.

catiopatio 3y ago

I have to echo the advice I’ve seen here, which is that you need a job — any job! — to get you back to a semi-stable living situation in the short term. I’ve built a business on open source — it was very difficult, and the outcome far from immediate. There’s absolutely no way I could have done it while homeless and living in a shelter. Hoping for the best for you.

euniceee3 3y ago

How do I pay for a $50 newsletter subscription? Only way to send money I can see on https://gagoot.com/ https://gagoot.com/ is a Monero address. Is there any source code or diagrams associated with this project?

DurisAcron 3y ago
Don't use Monero. Use either Zelle or wire transfer, info for either emailed upon request. Read the URL for this submission. https://gagoot.com/sos.txt https://gagoot.com/sos.txt Code and diagrams will be in the newsletter and/or the white paper, as soon as I can get those going.

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bm3719 3y ago

Don't know much about your project, but it seems a long way off from producing income, if ever. I see others have tried to help in the past with little luck, but I'll take a stab at it too, just in case: I'd focus on getting some income of any sort coming in, even of the informal employment variety. Also, go to your local social services office and apply for things like EBT. Once you have a few 100 dollars (which you might even be able to get by panhandling for a few days), go find a room for rent. If you're not picky, you can get one for $100/wk or probably even lower if you look around. Then look for more sustainable income sources. Once that's all sorted out, only then start thinking about your side project.

soulofmischief 3y ago
Shared rooms out here are going for $2000+, where are you finding rooms for 100/wk? Not even roach and bedbug infested motels are so cheap.
- bm3719 3y ago
  Just checked and there's at least several on Craigslist at that price right now in his area. He could also move to a different area for even greater savings.
  - soulofmischief 3y ago
    I need to get out of California.
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Waterluvian 3y ago
Yeah. It feels uncomfortable to give advice like this but: Abandon this project immediately. Use whatever personal resource (time, energy, motivation) you’ve got left to find any sort of technical/intellectual work that leverages your most valuable skills before it’s too late. > “I merely exist here, as it is difficult to get any useful computer work done.” Eventually you will find it impossible to do anything with those most valuable skills.