Pre-Proposal Discussion: Amanda Johnson Full Time Dash Ambassador

[BolehVPN]

I am curious what the legal implications of long term contracts are. If DASH violates a contract or if the contractor violates a contract, how is that enforceable? You can't sue the entire network, and the network can't sue a contractor. You could do it through a middleman like Evan was with Transform-PR, but then the middleman assumes a lot of risk.

Well Dash itself does not have a separate legal entity unless you use the Dash Foundation but I don't think this is the right entity for this since masternode voters are not always Dash Foundation members. The Dash Foundation is more about promoting Dash interests rather than controlling the budget.

Strictly speaking, the contract should be between Dash masternode owners and the Vendor but we have to realize that Evan does not have the authority to bind the rest of the Dash voters unless given authority from the masternode owners nor is it ideal for him to be able to do so. The Dash dev team in their individual capacities can be bound but a clause should be inserted in their contracts that it is always subject to the voting mechanism and fernando should be on top of it. This allows a vendor to enter into contract with somebody and have some legal certainty on the terms but yet also have something in place if the vote turns the other way since that is out of the Dash dev's control.

 

[Dash for Cash]

I think we all agree that Amanda would be a great asset, paricularly in some PR role. It's the 'how' we best utilise her skills and 'how' she is compensated. I concur that she shouldn't refocus The DD. It's a great show that gives her a lot of credibility. I would encourage full remuneration in DASH with no PEG to any currency (especially fiat). Some of it paid as a retainer and some of it performance based perhaps?

What's really important to me is that we don't let her get away. She's exactly what Dash needs. Lets just make it work.

 

[AnarchicCluster]

Agree with BloehVPN. Amanda's show is great and I love to watch it just to have an overview of the entire cryptoland. I believe that other people who watch her show, watch it for similar reasons. If she focused only on Dash, she would lose all those viewers after all the audience interested in listening about Dash is much much smaller. With that being said, I think we could hire her to represent Dash during crypto/libertarian conferences. Evan is only one and he can do only so much, but having such pretty and outspoken representative could bring more interest from mostly male crypto community and add a lot value to the project.

 

[lynx]

I like the idea of it, but we need to iron out all the details to make it work. What will she do for us? A couple of videos per month? If we wanted her to go to some conference, would still need to cover her expenses? Probably, don't you think? And who would be covering the event? :what:

If we went with the original idea of just having a spokesperson for Dash at conferences for when the core members couldn't attend, maybe paying a speaking fee as needed to JuanSGalt would be the way to go. On the other hand, I would like to see the draft of what Amanda has in mind, maybe there are some goodies I'm not considering.

 

[JuanSGalt]

Exited to see that Amanda is as bullish and supportive of DASH as I am. Getting DASH well rooted in both New Hampshire and Acapulco could pay off very well in the future, specially as a retail currency, which DASH is much better then btc at.

I don't want to derail this too much since it is about Amanda and the Daily Decrypt. But as far as forms of being an Ambassador, I would consider being a speaker at events, and having DASH be a permanent sponsor for my show at Disruptek.media. But not as the only thing I talk about, rather as one of if not the main sponsor of other content.

This allows me to reach other audiences that are not bitcoin related and introduce them to DASH, instead of staying in the niche of crypto currency people.

 

[TheDashGuy]

Exited to see that Amanda is as bullish and supportive of DASH as I am. Getting DASH well rooted in both New Hampshire and Acapulco could pay off very well in the future, specially as a retail currency, which DASH is much better then btc at.

I don't want to derail this too much since it is about Amanda and the Daily Decrypt. But as far as forms of being an Ambassador, I would consider being a speaker at events, and having DASH be a permanent sponsor for my show at Disruptek.media. But not as the only thing I talk about, rather as one of if not the main sponsor of other content.

This allows me to reach other audiences that are not bitcoin related and introduce them to DASH, instead of staying in the niche of crypto currency people.

We need to decentralize EVERYTHING about Dash. We don't need 1 ambassdor, we need 5+ to START OFF WITH.

Stop running to centralization people!

DECENTRALIZE EVERYTHING.

I say we don't "hire" anyone yet but set out standards for what we are looking for and if people fit that quality spec and are passionate enough to NOT WORK FOR the current USD value of Dash, but instead the "value" they can get. We are undervaluing Dash, the Budget system AND our amazing Lead Dev.

He built something WAYYYY bigger than currency here people. He built a DAO. Meaning we never need just 1 person doing anything, ever again. There is no "core" team. There is a decentralized dev team and thats about it. That whole "core" team wording is confusing everyone imo! We need to constantly remind ourselves and the people around us, that bitcoin failed because its becoming more and more centralized, we CANNOT let this happen to Dash. We don't need ANY 3rd party companies, ever. We are every company, in one company, aka a Decentralized Autonomous Corporation/Organization. Aka Skynet. Did Skynet go hire a PR company? Don't think so.

But yes I agree, Juan would be IDEAL as far as 1 of our 5 starter Dash Ambassadors go.

 

[JuanSGalt]

Damn, TheDASHGuy be hardcore eh? ^

Never the less, ty for the support.

 

[TheDashGuy]

Damn, TheDASHGuy be hardcore eh? ^

Never the less, ty for the support.

Why are you not in Slack with us good sir? We have SOOO many ideas, and need helpers/ innovators/ doers and so on.

Edit: Come join us on Slack where everyone is included and welcomed: https://dashchat.herokuapp.com/

 

[JuanSGalt]

I think I joined recently? Also rather busy. Forums and email works so far. Thanks! Ill dive in there at some point soon enough.

 

[TheDashGuy]

I think I joined recently? Also rather busy. Forums and email works so far. Thanks! Ill dive in there at some point soon enough.

Sounds good man! I'll keep an eye out. Make sure to join the " Dash Roundtable Channel" :]

Slack = Decentralized communication channel perfectly suited for a DAO imo.

Just so everyone knows It's free too!

 

[TaoOfSatoshi]

TheDashGuy

DOA = Dead On Arrival

DAO = Decentralized Autonomous Organization

 

[Dash for Cash]

Ag

Agree with BloehVPN. Amanda's show is great and I love to watch it just to have an overview of the entire cryptoland. I believe that other people who watch her show, watch it for similar reasons. If she focused only on Dash, she would lose all those viewers after all the audience interested in listening about Dash is much much smaller. With that being said, I think we could hire her to represent Dash during crypto/libertarian conferences. Evan is only one and he can do only so much, but having such pretty and outspoken representative could bring more interest from mostly male crypto community and add a lot value to the project.

Agree completely here. Amanda and Evan front footing the 'face' of Dash would be a win win for everyone. What do you say Amanda? Leave the DD as is and where another hat for DASH at conferences etc?

 

[Dash for Cash]

We need to decentralize EVERYTHING about Dash. We don't need 1 ambassdor, we need 5+ to START OFF WITH.

Stop running to centralization people!

DECENTRALIZE EVERYTHING.

I say we don't "hire" anyone yet but set out standards for what we are looking for and if people fit that quality spec and are passionate enough to NOT WORK FOR the current USD value of Dash, but instead the "value" they can get. We are undervaluing Dash, the Budget system AND our amazing Lead Dev.

He built something WAYYYY bigger than currency here people. He built a DAO. Meaning we never need just 1 person doing anything, ever again. There is no "core" team. There is a decentralized dev team and thats about it. That whole "core" team wording is confusing everyone imo! We need to constantly remind ourselves and the people around us, that bitcoin failed because its becoming more and more centralized, we CANNOT let this happen to Dash. We don't need ANY 3rd party companies, ever. We are every company, in one company, aka a Decentralized Autonomous Corporation/Organization. Aka Skynet. Did Skynet go hire a PR company? Don't think so.

But yes I agree, Juan would be IDEAL as far as 1 of our 5 starter Dash Ambassadors go.

I understand where you're coming from TheDashGuy, but with respect...I don't agree that we should not hire anyone, particularly in the 'immediate' term. We need people like Amanda to assist DASH to find the masses. Many a good product/service have gone by the way because good marketing was lacking. I also agree with JuanSGalt...Sponsoring shows, talkbacks would also be a good use of funds. DASH right now is a great product 'as it is', we desperately need to be upping its exposure and tell people just that. That to me means (in part) hiring/sponsoring people with 'celebrity' status. Nothing else would get the same return for your DASH (dollar) imho.