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Some people are more suspicious of new initiatives than others and that’s not a bad thing. Sometimes they are right and they can help uncover information to everyone. Everyone is encouraged to investigate this project as thoroughly as they can and ask as many questions as they like. | Some people are more suspicious of new initiatives than others and that’s not a bad thing. Sometimes they are right and they can help uncover information to everyone. Everyone is encouraged to investigate this project as thoroughly as they can and ask as many questions as they like. | ||
===Does Javul officially support any specific objectives?=== | ===Does Javul officially support any specific objectives?=== | ||
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===How can Javul have an impact? Its just a website=== | ===How can Javul have an impact? Its just a website=== | ||
Javul is not about | Javul is not about ‘clicktivisim’ or ‘slacktivism’. The core of the website is about doing things, not just signing petitions or clicking a ‘like’ button. | ||
===There are other task management tools on the web. Why re-invent the wheel?=== | ===There are other task management tools on the web. Why re-invent the wheel?=== | ||
This is our own open-source software that we can change as we like. If we use an existing system, in most cases we have to change it to meet our needs and the results may not be ideal and we may be forced to adapt to something that doesnt fit our needs. | This is our own open-source software that we can change as we like. If we use an existing system, in most cases we have to change it to meet our needs and the results may not be ideal and we may be forced to adapt to something that doesnt fit our needs. | ||
===Financial concerns=== | ===Financial concerns=== | ||
# This project is not a way for the website owner (me) to make money. At this time I have a regular job that pays me sufficiently and the Javul Paypal account is not setup to transfer money into my bank account. Any money that comes into the Paypal account can only be taken out if someone earns it through the website (engaging in site activity such as completing tasks). There is additional information in the history and About me sections. | # This project is not a way for the website owner (me) to make money. At this time I have a regular job that pays me sufficiently and the Javul Paypal account is not setup to transfer money into my bank account. Any money that comes into the Paypal account can only be taken out if someone earns it through the website (engaging in site activity such as completing tasks). There is additional information in the history and About me sections. | ||
# When money is involved, publicly funded projects on KickStarter are different from what happens on Javul because here there are no business owners who can take the money and disappear or not deliver what was promised. Everything is broken down into tasks that can be completed and there is full accountability. Kickstarter is only a fund-raising tool. | # When money is involved, publicly funded projects on KickStarter are different from what happens on Javul because here there are no business owners who can take the money and disappear or not deliver what was promised. Everything is broken down into tasks that can be completed and there is full accountability. Kickstarter is only a fund-raising tool. | ||
# Money offered for site activity and completing tasks is optional and is meant to be a catalyst so more things can get done. We all know that most adults have jobs and spend a large part of their lives doing something which they would not do if money was not | # Money offered for site activity and completing tasks is optional and is meant to be a catalyst so more things can get done. We all know that most adults have jobs and spend a large part of their lives doing something which they would not do if money was not involved. Earning money by doing certain tasks and jobs that need to be done is part of our current existence and way of life and it is ok to have a system where people get compensated (if they wish to be) for their contributions, whether its a regular job or something related to volunteering or activism. People can work on the site for free or for money so its a choice. There is no rule that says only people doing regular jobs can be compensated. If someone donates money with the desire that it can be used to compensate others and there are people who want to earn that money, that is a decision made by those two parties. Bystanders are not affected by it and should not criticize the system unless they can prove that having a system free of financial compensation is better. | ||
# If you are planning to donate for any initiative on Javul, small amounts of donations are ok at this point. The website is still new and we need time to work out issues. Eventually we will be able to make the most effective use of donated funds. If you are planning to donate a large amount, please email us about the amount and the purpose of the funds. When we think our website is ready to securely and effectively manage large amounts of funds we will let you know. | # If you are planning to donate for any initiative on Javul, small amounts of donations are ok at this point. The website is still new and we need time to work out issues. Eventually we will be able to make the most effective use of donated funds. If you are planning to donate a large amount, please email us about the amount and the purpose of the funds. When we think our website is ready to securely and effectively manage large amounts of funds we will let you know. | ||
== | ==Why/How was 'Javul' chosen as the name for this project?== | ||
Javul is a Hungarian word which means "to improve". The name 'Javul' was chosen because of its meaning, it's short and the domain was available. This name is appropriate for the project but it can be changed later if we find a better name. Names dont really matter much since there was a time when the term 'Google' was not recognized and today people understand it as a verb for searching the web. | |||
=== | ===Who started this project and who are the key players?=== | ||
Its just me, one person. You can read more about me on this page. (CHANGE <---- needs link) | |||
===Other Concerns=== | ===Other Concerns=== | ||
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# Javul does not aim to compete with any website. Many websites have functionalities that can be used for our benefit. | # Javul does not aim to compete with any website. Many websites have functionalities that can be used for our benefit. | ||
# Most projects and problems require specialized software tools to manage their operations. A system to manage units, tasks and objectives is a relatively simple system and it is not the best tool to manage the operations of most units however the system can be used to manage the creation of more specialized software or tools that are needed by those projects. It is a basic tool that can be used to manage any tasks and objectives within a unit. | # Most projects and problems require specialized software tools to manage their operations. A system to manage units, tasks and objectives is a relatively simple system and it is not the best tool to manage the operations of most units however the system can be used to manage the creation of more specialized software or tools that are needed by those projects. It is a basic tool that can be used to manage any tasks and objectives within a unit. | ||
===How can I help?=== | ===How can I help?=== | ||
See [[How you can help]] | |||
==Conclusion== | ==Conclusion== |