[TYPO3-UG US] Partner section and TYPO3.us

[Dimitri Tarassenko]

Michelle,

On 10/15/05, Michelle Heizer <michelle at typo3.us> wrote:

> So for now, let's table the talk about the "partner" section until we
> hear back from Daniel and the Association.

I think we are overcomplicating the issue, and focusing too much on
advertising funds. If we just put our efforts together and donate our
time and skills we could create a much bigger impact than several
thousands spent on advertising.

Logically, I am more than willing to donate several hours a week on
something I myself would benefit from in a very short term, versus
$5000 that a) I have to wire to Switzerland; b) will (maybe) come back
some day to US and be spent on advertising.

The benefits of being listed on some site as a consultancy or "being a
member" have absolutely NO value to me. My prospective clients would
never go to typo3.org or typo3.us and they couldn't care less if I am
a member of some European-based Open Source Association (them
you-re-peeing open source commies;).  This model may work well for
freelancers and one-man shops looking for small projects, but not for
the business we are trying to be in.

In my opinion, Typo3 needs our English skills and a bit more
market-oriented vision that is so common for Americans more than our
money.

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Dimitri Tarassenko