Posts by Jeffrey Sanchez7

slyviper47 said:I honestly feel like someone's out to get rowdyhawk10 for some other reason entirely. If anyone actually deserves a moderator spot on this site... it’s definitely rowdyhawk10. He's one of those rare guys who hasn't just skimmed the Bible and the Quran, but actually studied them. He knows his stuff.👍

Plus, he actually follows the forum rules, even though he wasn't the one who wrote them.😉😁

Just leave him alone already.☕

Right, because he's just *that* special. LOL. We've got Christians converting to Islam, so I guess we should check if there are any other moderators jumping in to play bodyguard for him?

steelskipper5 said:Look, even if it feels different to some people, this forum isn't some democratic media outlet. It’s an autocratic platform owned by private interests.

If you're looking for a place without that autocratic vibe, maybe just switch over to news sites.

Personally, I'm all for a forum with zero rules—if someone's being an absolute jerk, let them show it. The only reason to delete anything should be spam or if someone keeps repeating themselves like a broken record (kind of like you, 😁).

So, yeah... Usenet groups. If someone's being annoying, you just ignore them and move on.
Just a heads-up though—even Usenet has its moderators. 😉

Look, true democracy doesn't really exist anywhere, but there are certainly elements of it here.

coastalbison6 said:We need to get rid of rowdyhawk10 immediately. He’s just deleting posts whenever he feels like it, mostly because he can't handle anyone actually providing solid criticism regarding Islam.

The latest situation:
velvetranger5 asked where the Jews in Medina were during Muhammad's time, and my answer was:

Back then, three Jewish tribes lived in Yathrib (which was later renamed Medina); the Banu Nadir, the Banu Quariza, and the Banu Qainuga.
In 624, the Banu Nadir and Banu Qainuga tribes were forced to relocate to the Khaybar oasis.
In 627, when the Meccans (specifically the Quraysh tribe, which included Muhammad) laid siege to Medina, the Banu Quariza refused to help defend the city during the "Battle of the Trench." Following the battle, Muslims massacred all the men, and over 1,000 women and children were sold into slavery.

Then Jeffrey Sanchez7 chimed in with something like... "The Jews stabbed him (Muhammad) in the back, and now I'm being called a liar." $33 within the thread

And that's because the post sat there all day!!! So my response was:

I mean... they stabbed him in the back? How exactly did that "stabbing" look?

The issue was actually quite different. When Muhammad arrived in Medina in 622, he had nothing, so he and his followers survived by raiding caravans. The Banu Quariza clearly wasn't having any part of that, so they didn't feel bound by the Constitution of Medina.

Jeffrey Sanchez7,
I’d suggest sticking to actual historical facts.
If anyone else had used the word "Jew" in that context, rowdyhawk10 would have banned them for life.
Am I really $33 starting a whole new thread just for this little argument? 🤣 😁

Well, rowdyhawk10 went ahead and deleted everything right then!
Why? Because once Muslims run out of arguments, rowdyhawk10 steps in to scrub the evidence. It's been happening constantly over the last few weeks.
Muslims have already driven all the Jews out of the Religion sub-forum, and honestly, they were some of the best debaters we had.

rowdyhawk10 needs to be removed ASAP.

coastalbison6, I mentioned you $33 because the moderation and the setup here on Forum.hr is starting to look more like a paid media campaign than a democratic forum. The fact that that part was deleted only confirms my theory.

Personally, I'm all for a forum without rules. If someone is an asshole, let them show it; there's no reason to delete anything unless they're spamming or repeating themselves like a broken record (like you 😁).

As for that slur, to me, it's a degrading term, very colloquial. If I used it, then I apologize to the Jews, because I respect many of them deeply, contrary to the old view that they should all be killed.

coastalbison6, so does that mean the fee is higher?

I hold my brother rowdyhawk10 pretty close to my heart, but if I’m being honest, I don't think he's quite ready for the moderator seat just yet. Lately, his behavior hasn't been sitting right with me.
I’ve heard that exact same sentiment echoed by at least three other regulars here—people with over a thousand posts under their belts and more than three years of seniority on this board.

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Secondly, losing an erection is often a psychological thing, tied directly to arousal. Just because something turns you on doesn't mean it keeps you turned on indefinitely. You have to actively maintain that spark, especially during longer sessions. It’s much like whether or not you lose steam while you're solo.

Back in the day, people used to apply castor oil topically to help stimulate blood flow in that area.

electricmason11 said:And that's exactly what I'm talking about... you overestimated your own potential while underestimating the people on this board... and now you're insulting them because you're losing your cool way too fast...

Look, a real "senior manager" would first "read the room" by actually paying attention to the market—or in this case, the sub-forum—and once they understand the landscape, then they sell their "products" without ever, ever losing their temper... which means you failed at step one and every single step after that...

In your first post, you're already bringing up credit cards... you have zero patience... you're supposed to advertise first, build rapport, put in the work... and only then do you collect... (plus, maybe try hiding your true intentions for a bit at the start)
In the second, you tell a potential client they "aren't resonating"... that's just wrong, you should be catering to them, telling them they're the smartest person in the room... "the customer is king," after all...
By the third, you've already trashed the entire sub-forum... so basically, you just blew off your entire potential market...

Want more? Well, you'll have to pay for that later... though I could probably list at least three or four other mistakes you've made in just these few posts... but this isn't professional basketball where you get a set number of fouls, and you aren't a cat with nine lives...

Anyway, you wouldn't be working for me for three days as a doorman, let alone a "senior manager"... keep those credentials for your resume... out here on a message board, your title doesn't mean a damn thing... I could claim to be Bill Gates or Santa Claus for all it matters, and nobody would care...

Just keep it up, "genius"...

When it comes to actual business, there's no such thing as the wrong place to ask (unless it violates the rules, like it does here), there's only the wrong approach and a fundamentally flawed "idea"

You’ve laid out your perspective clearly, and you have a point. However, given that we're all using pseudonyms, this conversation isn't exactly going to reach a professional level. Personally, I view this forum as a casual space where I don't even bother checking my grammar half the time.

Knowing how successful business leaders operate, they don't try to tighten things up with stuffy etiquette or corporate jargon; they focus on being direct. I asked a specific question, and so far, I haven't received a straight answer. My goal isn't to go out and hunt for customers; I just want to see if there's an audience already formed here. In other scenarios, sure, you'd need to build a client base, but not in this case. If someone doesn't see the value in what I'm offering, they won't bother reading, let alone buy into the concept.

When someone is selling a high-end home or a classic car, they aren't just looking for any buyer; they're looking for the right owner. Business ideas work the same way. If I let high-quality information spread uncontrollably, anyone can read it. But if there's a price tag, I can filter for those who truly value the insight. Either way, it costs me nothing.

It looks like you're a bit of a traditionalist. You might want to check out Good to Great by Jim Collins; it might give you a fresh perspective on those classic principles.

Nicholas Sanchez3 said:😂 😂 😂
You're talking total nonsense, man.

Angel Investors take a slice of the pie—and we're talking a massive slice. On the flip side, they kickstart projects that would probably die in the crib because the founder lacks a decent credit score or doesn't have the specific expertise needed to scale.

Look, you're merging an idea and timing with cash, experience, know-how, and connections (that’s what the Angel Investors bring to the table). And now you're trying to tell me they do all this for "the good of society"? You are incredibly naive and completely out of the loop. Honestly, logic isn't exactly your strong suit.

👎

If that's not it, then please, stop spamming. Nobody is stopping you from building your own site or launching your own big idea, but don't come in here trying to play us for fools by peddling this fairy tale about Angel Investors.

BTW, I actually think Angel Investors are a great thing, and it sucks that there aren't more diverse projects for them to pick from in Rhode Island, but they aren't some mindless suckers just looking for a handout like you're making them out to be.

Sure, some of them fit your description perfectly, but sweeping generalizations are never a good way to handle a topic like this.

At the end of the day, VCs are people, and they behave according to their own personalities. Risk tolerance varies wildly among them. You have the ultra-conservative types—who make up the majority—who want to micromanage every single detail, though they differ in how much they interfere later on. Experienced VCs stay involved constantly, while others just let things run their course to avoid unnecessary headaches. Then you have the materialists, the neutrals, the humanists, and so on.

The narrative surrounding venture capital is only as mature as your actual experience with them. I work with one specific group every day, and over my life, I've crossed paths with maybe a hundred, though I've truly gotten to know about twenty of them.

As for the Middle East, it's still too early for significant VC activity there because the big, stable money hasn't started circulating yet. It's either high-stakes/high-risk or small-scale/low-risk. Because of that, the conservative investors won't be pouring money into our region for a few more years, even if they try to find a way in—especially with our diaspora looking for opportunities. That's how I see our current market. What are your experiences and perspectives?

Nicholas Sanchez3 said:Look, I don't think this is some calculated ad campaign. But if the OP actually intended for it to be one? Then it's just a massive, embarrassing fuck-up. Honestly, it's pretty wild seeing that from a senior manager over at ThyssenKrupp. :tststs:

And who's stopping someone from doing some market research? 😂
He wasn't asking about ThyssenKrupp...

-> ThyssenKrupp

Douglas Walker86 said:I'd pay, but only a nominal fee. Let's be real: there isn't an idea out there that hasn't already been tried, whether here or overseas. An idea can look flawless on paper, but execution is a whole different beast. Now, if you're offering practical, boots-on-the-ground advice? I'd pay whatever it takes.

P.S. I've launched a few things myself—some hit, some missed. The actual advice you could give someone just starting out would be gold for a beginner. Most people won't give you the straight truth...

Sure, there are unique ideas out there floating around that haven't been tapped yet, they just aren't exactly shouting for attention. But let's be real: in the business world, you don't always need to reinvent the wheel. Sometimes, a really high-quality execution of a proven concept is more than enough to win.

Most people wouldn't, but there are definitely those who would.

Zachary Mendoza2 said:Angel Investors are simply one type of investor. Some want to help, just like there are those looking to rob you blind. Regardless, both groups operate based on economic logic; even "goodwill" is ultimately tied to the desire for profit. They don't invest in mere ideas; they invest in motivated teams backed by solid business plans.
Besides, you can hear endless ideas at any local bar, including pitches on how to run the country better than Ivo Sanders. Whether they are good or bad, those ideas are only worth something to the people who own them.

I'm with you there. It really comes down to which group you stumble upon and what their specific checklist looks like. An Angel Investor can swoop in and lift a great concept right out from under you before you even know it.

I wouldn't go so far as to say everyone is purely profit-driven—well, maybe almost everyone, but certainly not absolutely everyone.

And the bar thing was meant to be a bit tongue-in-cheek; clearly, my sense of irony missed the mark here.

electricmason11 said:Since the moderators decided your thread wasn't selling a service, but rather just selling smoke and mirrors... and chose not to shut it down accordingly... let me offer you a bit of unsolicited advice...

if you actually intend to sell something, you need to overhaul your marketing... because with the way you're pitching this, you couldn't sell ice to an Eskimo...

though I will give you credit for one thing... your honesty, which is pretty obvious from your signature:

"I have no idea what I'm doing."

Looking at all this, there is one undeniable truth: I definitely asked in the wrong place. Since I haven't been keeping up with this specific sub-forum, I clearly overestimated its potential.

For context, I'm a Senior Manager handling marketing for General Electric. So, when I say this, take it from someone who knows the ropes.

James Rogers53 said:😂😂😂 Look, I haven't hit my 20s yet, so maybe I'm still too much of an idealist—believe me, for them, it's all about the money. If there wasn't a payoff, they wouldn't bother.
It sounds great on paper—they give you seed capital, experience, a network—but you end up paying a massive premium for it in the end.

Staying on topic

I don't think I could sell an idea to anyone. If you have a solid business plan, sure, but just like this... I'm just saying, IMHO, don't get mad.

I didn't feel that way either, until I actually crossed paths with those types of people. Even so, you still run into the occasional altruist.

And don't count out the power of an idea. You can absolutely sell one, especially if you already have a relationship with the buyer.

coppermarlin5 said:Then why do you even have a monthly subscription for that blog of yours? Just build something for your own community instead.

Think of it in terms of credibility; if you compare it to similar setups over in Europe, adding a subscription layer really boosts your perceived professionalism. That said, keeping a free version running isn't a bad idea either.

Jessica Gray6 said:And how exactly did you go about vetting those ideas you’re talking about? I don't have a million different concepts floating around—just a handful. The problem is, I lack the technical expertise, the hands-on experience, and frankly, the capital to actually bring them to life. If any Angel Investors happen to be passing through this corner of the internet, please, do reach out. These ideas are genuinely solid; if there's anyone willing to lend even a little bit of guidance or advice, it would make all the difference.

Up until now, I’ve been validating my concepts by running comparisons against official statistical data. Of course, certain things just can't be tested beforehand; you simply have to take the leap and embrace the risk. We’ve actually pitched several ideas to acquaintances to test the waters, and so far, none of them have fallen flat.

One of my colleagues is actually out in the field right now, so feel free to shoot me a private message with the details and I'll pass them along to him. He's going to be circling around Washington, D.C. over the next few days, so if the timing works out, grabbing a coffee wouldn't be a problem at all.

coppermarlin5 said:And clearly, one of those massive projects is your little blog. Careful you don't get too rich all at once. 😂

It feels like you're falling back into that small-minded way of thinking again. Angel Investors are typically established individuals who genuinely want to lift others up and invest in new ideas out of goodwill. They aren't just throwing money at things; they are investing their years of high-level consulting expertise and hard-earned wisdom.

At the end of the day, some people are driven by a desire to build up the community, while others are just looking at the bottom line.

James Rogers53 said:Ideas are everywhere—just like people, I guess. You can find them anywhere if you look hard enough. If you're selling something substantial, like a fully fleshed-out business plan where everything is actually worked out properly, then maybe you've got something worth money. But just ideas? Nobody's cutting you a check for those.

Angel Investors only want to hear from someone who actually brings a fully fleshed-out business plan to the table. If you're just sitting at a bar, sure, you can talk about ideas all night, but when I step up to present, I lead with the core concept backed by the heavy-hitting statistics needed to prove the idea actually works.

rapidviper54 said:The initial idea sounds interesting enough, but the blog concept won't fly. There are hundreds of free sites and forums out there for this kind of thing—I don't see why anyone would pay for an idea alone. 99% of people will stumble upon an idea eventually; only 1% actually do anything with it.

And since online credit card processing is still pretty hit-or-miss over here, I don't see who would bother paying for access to a blog anyway.

The type of people visiting sites like this definitely have Visa cards and are more than willing to spend money if the value is there. If we narrowed the scope down to one specific location—let’s say Washington, D.C.—it becomes much more viable. For instance, it’s already a proven business model to sell construction and real estate data in Boston; imagine a portal that exclusively tracks what's being built, project milestones, and progress photos.

Something similar could be developed specifically for Washington, D.C., focusing on actionable ideas.

It seems like many of you aren't reading my posts to the end. This wouldn't just be a collection of random brain dumps; it would include hard statistical data, risk management frameworks, and everything else needed to actually execute.

Charles Ramos7 said:Also, zero dollars. If these ideas are truly vetted and foolproof, why aren't you just running with them yourself?

I just don't have the bandwidth for massive, draining projects right now. I'm strictly focusing on the gigs I actually enjoy. Why wouldn't I, when I finally have the luxury of choice?

It looks like I might have walked into the wrong room with this question. 😍

I think you might be missing the bigger picture here. Angel investors don't really do anything else besides what they do. You're not quite hitting the mark on this one. At the end of the day, the idea itself is often where the real value lies.

For years now, I’ve been sitting in this position where I listen to a million different business ideas—checking out plenty of solid ones, but only actually pulling the trigger on a handful. The reason is pretty straightforward: most of those suggestions are honestly just garbage from almost any perspective.

I’ve actually been sitting on a few fresh concepts that I’m looking to sell. These aren't just random thoughts; they've been vetted, or at least they come with a rock-solid market strategy designed to eliminate the guesswork. Is there anyone here who would actually be interested in buying intellectual property like this? If so, what specific metrics or factors would you use to determine a fair price?

On another note, would you be open to paying a monthly subscription for a dedicated blog—written in plain English—that provides regular deep dives into these types of opportunities? If that sounds appealing, how much would you realistically pay, and what’s your preferred way to handle the transaction? Would you go with a credit card, PayPal, or something else?

Look, I know every venture carries its own set of risks, but just like a formal business plan, I would make sure all the potential pitfalls and downsides are laid out clearly upfront.