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The problem for me was that the example you gave (yourself) was way too meta for the typical end user. It needs to be more obvious what the problem is. For this reason "Does this solve your problem?" is a horrible opener.

Here's the process: (1) State the problem, (2) Propose your solution, then (3) ask for feedback.

Overall: Don't make me think. You're never going to get replies otherwise. A big textbox is daunting.

I imagine this almost as a streamlined "proposal" process. Lets say you get an RFP from Widgetia, a company that creates and sells widgets. You get the RFP (problem), then you write a proposal (comprehensive or not) to address the the problem. Because this is on the web, you can use text, photos, video, whatever. Just communicate the solution as efficiently as possible.

Then your job is to ask people to identify. "Does this sound like you?" "Would this work for you?" Don't put just one textbox. Put a couple -- in strategic spots in your presentation. You'll gather better contextual feedback as well as gather analytics on when/where people are commenting to gauge how effective your presentation was.

HTH. Good luck.