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crowdfunding was created 9/9/10 and actively seeks new members.  This community exists to connect creative people and patrons of the arts.  Early posts offer background information on crowdfunding and how to practice it as a creator or donor.  Crowdfunded projects will be added to the community's Links list as people announce them, with priority given to projects hosted here on DW or at least run by somebody with a DW account.  

This doesn't closely match extant tags, so I made my best guesses.  I recommend adding "networking" as a tag.

What is crowdfunding?
Crowdfunding (aka Cyberfunded Creativity) is a new, growing business model. It allows creative folks such as writers and artists to sell their goods and services directly to online audiences. It enables viewers to support their favorite creators, which encourages them to produce more goodies. It cuts out the middleman. CFC can be done through blogs or personal websites, in assorted variations.  For a good example of a crowdfunding project, check out the serial wonder_city.

What this community offers for creative people:
Use crowdfunding to promote your crowdfunded projects and reach a wider audience. You may explain how your particular CFC project works: what you produce, what crowdfunding model you use, what your perks are, etc. You can ask for people's input on projects or decisions when you aren't sure what you want to do. Discussions of CFC theory and practice, success or failure, are also welcome. All kinds of creativity are welcome: writing, art, music, webcomics, crafts, etc.

What this community offers for patrons:
Use crowdfunding to find new projects to view and/or support. You may also share your exciting discoveries of projects that you think other viewers might enjoy. Give creators feedback about what kinds of methods or perks you like. Compare/contrast cyberfunded creativity with conventional business models. Full reviews of CFC offerings are especially welcome.

For service providers and seekers:
In cyberfunded creativity, the creator has to do or hire everything. Use crowdfunding to find freelance artists, editors, programmers, etc. to handle aspects of your project that lie outside your own skills. Likewise, promote what you can do for potential customers. In both cases, mention if you're open to barter -- this works especially well with matched skill sets such as swapping writing for art or editing for writing. Post thoughtfully and don't spam.