Project Ideas Project idea

[khendar]

First and foremost, let me be clear that this is not a job advertisement nor is it a call for help on the project. I'm merely after an indication of whether you guys think this is a worthwhile thing to try.

If this is in the wrong place - feel free to move or delete it.


That out of the way, here goes.

The Idea
A site where people can post ideas that they have had for web/software/multimedia projects. The goal is the development of ideas and concepts, and the bringing together of developers and "idea guys".

The Audience
1. Ideas guys: People who have a good idea for a project but dont have the time, motivation or technical skills to pull it off.
2. Developers: Who have said skills, time etc but cannot think of a project on which to spend them.

Features

Ranks for active members - eg Top 5 Ideas Men, Top 5 Developers etc, Most Popular Idea etc
Comments system for ideas refinement
Ability for developers to register interest for a project
Display the status of picked up projects
If the project is picked up and becomes successful, advertising links to the project's website


What it is not

Sourceforge - No project management here - just ideas
GetACoder - or any other freelancing site
A general discussion forum - Users will be limited to posting and commenting on project ideas only


Well...What do you think?
Would any of you guys utilise such a system ?
Do you think it would work ?
Can you see any flaws in my concept ?
Is there already a site out there for this ?

Any opinions would be appreciated :D

[goldingh99]

i think that kind of thing would be a good idea, and im sure that loads of people would be interested in that kind of thing - if not at least you'll gain in experience and be able to improve your skills. i have no idea if thinks are out there like this but if your one is way different and better then it is very likely to be used

:)

[khendar]

Cheers. I have seen sites on which people post ideas for other things (inventions etc) and sites which provide project management and job postings (Sourceforge, FreshMeat, GetaCoder). The aim of this is to basically provide the step before development begins. Link ideas with skills and help all those vapourous concepts become reality.

[khendar]

Well I've begun work on this. I've put up a critique page if anyone wants to rip shreds from my site :P

http://codingforums.com/showthread.php?p=440244#post440244