[9rx]

The only real tech "freelancing", if we are to call it that, opportunities as it pertains to consumers is possibly in fixing someone's home computer/phone, and that is within the small set of things consumers are still willing to pay for. In fact, one's phone was explicitly mentioned. But it is unlikely that most "freelancers", within the tech sphere, are making a business out of that.

Maybe we all have a grandmother tossing a few bucks out here and there when she needs help. Is that what you mean?

But that's ignoring that freelancing itself is normally a business-to-business transaction by definition, so your assertion is a bit strange if we are to stick to general understandings. What is the pet definition you are trying to use here that should change our understanding?

[tptacek]

Are we just talking past each other here? Are you saying that it's hard to bootstrap a pure B2C business using only B2C revenue sources? Because that's not what I'd do; I'd consult to other businesses. That's what 37signals did.

[9rx]

> Are you saying that it's hard to bootstrap a pure B2C business using only B2C revenue sources?

I said that consumers don't like to buy much these days, so business opportunities are effectively limited to selling to other businesses.

But businesses can't absorb buying your wares if they can't sell to someone else in kind – eventually meaning the consumer. That is, unless they have angel money to burn. So what was also said is that even within the B2B space, you are bound to be dependent on angel money even if you don't receive it directly. Meaning, as it pertained to the comment that came before it, that someone needs to accept the angel money to keep the house of cards standing.

> That's what 37signals did.

37signals doesn't strike me as trying to tackle B2C in any meaningful capacity either. 'Hey' plays that angle a little bit, which is maybe what you are thinking of, but it is clear that selling to business is still the bread and butter even there.

[tptacek]

I think you should just take "yes" here for an answer because very obviously you can make lots of money freelancing/consulting to other companies.

[9rx]

"Yes" doesn't explain your perspective, though. Obviously you can make money selling to other businesses. Nobody would think otherwise and the discussion that was taking place fundamentally wouldn't have been possible if that weren't the case. But what is it that you want to add to the discussion? That is what is not clear.

You put in time to tell us something. It is no doubt interesting. But, unfortunately, it got lost along the way. I am still interested in whatever it may be.