[funkyy]

I would suggest an idea review - limiting the number of connections for a free account - this won't fly. You are solving the problem, that is well known in the tech world, but you are not solving problems of average users.

[davnicwil]

I simply see it as the easiest on-ramp to the social network I want to exist, actually getting some momentum. What would fly?

[narrowrail]

I'm curious if you've looked at some of your predecessors(?):

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/App.net

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Path_(social_network)

Edit: Aslo, why not just piggy back on GNUSocial/status/pumpio/etc.? Having a node that can be federated if/when the owner (i.e. you) wants to seems more scalable.

[funkyy]

Either invent some non-intrusive advertising method or go after CPM. Paying for the social network in 90% will fail in the current environment. If you want some free counselling from marketing veteran, hit me up.