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I have an idea for a social networking website designed to connect people to employers in the programming industry (it is a lot like LinkedIn but more specialised). I want it to be a social media platform because I want anyone to be able to create profiles and upload media.

The problem is, I can't see a clear way that the idea can generate money besides adverts. I recall MJ's commandments and feel like they are being met sufficiently and the law of affection is certainly there. I particularly recall the commandment of NEED, to chase needs that need to be addressed rather than money, and I firmly believe there is a need for this idea.

My thoughts are that if I pursue this idea and focus on good execution to attract some users, the opportunities to make money will reveal themselves. Is this a pipe dream? Too Naive?

Have any of you had similar predicaments? What did you do?
 
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Vji qsucmin ot, O dep'v tii e dmies xez vjev vji ofie dep hipisevi nupiz citofit efwisvt. O sidemm NK't dunnepfnipvt epf giim moli vjiz esi cioph niv taggodoipvmz epf vji mex ug eggidvoup ot disveopmz vjisi. O qesvodamesmz sidemm vji dunnepfnipv ug PIIF, vu djeti piift vjev piif vu ci effsittif sevjis vjep nupiz, epf O gosnmz cimoiwi vjisi ot e piif gus vjot ofie.

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