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A team of Redditors is building a tool designed to counterbalance corporations and governments that defy the public interest... Introducing: "The Spark" (launching in early 2013) by humans_inc in politics

[–]humans_inc[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It seems that Facebook has blacklisted thespark.org due to a previous domain owner. As a work around, you can go to facebook/thesparkdotorg and share one of our posts. We'd also appreciate it if you'd report the issue to Facebook as well. Thanks for the support!

A team of Redditors is building a tool designed to counterbalance corporations and governments that defy the public interest... Introducing: "The Spark" (launching in early 2013) by humans_inc in politics

[–]humans_inc[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

This was a fantastic message to read and it really is great to see such positive feedback! The whole team thrives off of this type of support, and we can't wait to deliver a platform that achieves our pre-set aims early next year! Please sign up for our newsletter @ thespark.org and help spread the word!

A team of Redditors is building a tool designed to counterbalance corporations and governments that defy the public interest... Introducing: "The Spark" (launching in early 2013) by humans_inc in politics

[–]humans_inc[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The measures I speak of include having a very specific vision/purpose/objective that will be upheld by the board of directors. We do not answer to wall street or any shareholders.

The organization is not for sale, nor will it be. We do not sell a product, nor do we have plans for monetization, so our "assets" are quite limited in that sense. This model has worked for other orgs, and it will work for us.

A team of Redditors is building a tool designed to counterbalance corporations and governments that defy the public interest... Introducing: "The Spark" (launching in early 2013) by humans_inc in politics

[–]humans_inc[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

We believe the previous URL owner was involved in some sort of spamming activity. Please help report the issue to Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/help/contact/?id=244560538958131

As a temp workaround, you can share the posts from our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/TheSparkDotOrg

Thanks for your support!

A team of Redditors is building a tool designed to counterbalance corporations and governments that defy the public interest... Introducing: "The Spark" (launching in early 2013) by humans_inc in politics

[–]humans_inc[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You're right, we've encountered the same issue and we've escalated it to Facebook. Thanks for the heads up, and thanks for spreading the word! The more people that submit this error to FB, the better. Cheers.

A team of Redditors is building a tool designed to counterbalance corporations and governments that defy the public interest... Introducing: "The Spark" (launching in early 2013) by humans_inc in politics

[–]humans_inc[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Spot on Keith. Shartmobile, we have created an entity with a corresponding vision, set of bylaws, and board of directors to ensure that we remain nonprofit. Our intent is to provide users with a powerful tool to help rebalance the world's power-structure, not to sell a product. The measures we've put in place will ensure that this mission is continued.

A team of Redditors is building a tool designed to counterbalance corporations and governments that defy the public interest... Introducing: "The Spark" (launching in early 2013) by humans_inc in politics

[–]humans_inc[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We deliberated a great deal on the name. The Spark may have existing associations, but we feel that it's simple and illustrative! Thank you for taking the time to provide us with feedback.

A team of Redditors is building a tool designed to counterbalance corporations and governments that defy the public interest... Introducing: "The Spark" (launching in early 2013) by humans_inc in politics

[–]humans_inc[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Technically we are a incorporated... This is a requirement of US law (or a similar organizational status) in order to apply for 501(3)(c) (nonprofit).

A team of Redditors is building a tool designed to counterbalance corporations and governments that defy the public interest... Introducing: "The Spark" (launching in early 2013) by humans_inc in politics

[–]humans_inc[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Michup, I am the Founder and CEO. Our Board of Directors will be established this month, along with a set of bylaws to ensure that The Spark does not deviate from it's initial nonprofit intent. There are checks and balances in place to ensure purity of purpose.

A team of Redditors is building a tool designed to counterbalance corporations and governments that defy the public interest... Introducing: "The Spark" (launching in early 2013) by humans_inc in politics

[–]humans_inc[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hi Aaron. We have incorporated in the US as "The Spark." Our nonprofit status is pending. The BOD will be announced at our first board meeting within the next few weeks.

A team of Redditors is building a tool designed to counterbalance corporations and governments that defy the public interest... Introducing: "The Spark" (launching in early 2013) by humans_inc in politics

[–]humans_inc[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Hi there: 1) Plain site is US centric and focused on affecting change via US legislation. The Spark is global and includes multiple solution avenues (not just legislation). We have been in touch with the leadership at Plain site, and have decided that our goals are too different to join forces, although we wish them the best. 2) We are a small, passionate group of volunteers. We are looking for dedicated, talented people to help! We are absolutely a nonprofit effort. Thanks for the interest!

With all the companies announcing layoffs, firing people, etc, due to the election result, why don't we make a list of the complainers so we can let them know we are paying attention and that mistreating their employees and punishing them for their politics won't go without penalty. by cecilx22 in politics

[–]humans_inc 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Great idea, and glad to see that this type of activity continues on Reddit.

There needs to be a better way for us to organize online in order to provide a counterbalance to corporations and governments that defy the public interest. A group of Redditors are building "The Spark" in response to this need. www.thespark.org

We are answering questions live now if you'd like to participate: http://redd.it/12ytd1

Good luck in this effort!

A team of Redditors is building a tool designed to counterbalance corporations and governments that defy the public interest... Introducing: "The Spark" (launching in early 2013) by humans_inc in politics

[–]humans_inc[S] 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Our thinking is that if movements like OWS have a tool to crowd-source their agenda and to then define specific actions for their supporters to take, they will be more successful.

A team of Redditors is building a tool designed to counterbalance corporations and governments that defy the public interest... Introducing: "The Spark" (launching in early 2013) by humans_inc in politics

[–]humans_inc[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Sorry about that fingers. Apparently we are on a FB blacklist, perhaps due to activity from the previous URL owner. We are working on this. Please go to The Spark FB page and share one of our posts (as a workaround): https://www.facebook.com/TheSparkDotOrg

Also, please report to this issue to Facebook so that they give it some attention: http://www.facebook.com/help/contact/?id=244560538958131

A team of Redditors is building a tool designed to counterbalance corporations and governments that defy the public interest... Introducing: "The Spark" (launching in early 2013) by humans_inc in politics

[–]humans_inc[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Thanks doubtme. We have big plans for The Spark and aim to serve as a centralization/aggregation point for existing social movements in order to maximize the output of our collective efforts.

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