Fuck's sake.
No wonder they need £35k
I noticed in that article she tried making a case - in the last paragraph - that Reclaim Brixton didn't take into account the superficially more prosperous Victorian heritage, such as Bon Marché (1877).
Who is the target for the fundraising? Is this the new variant of "Sponsor a child from Africa" - or are they seeking funding from New Zealand vineyards in the hope of a "mutually beneficial arrangement"
Because local independent businesses really can compete with networked crowdfunded ventures run by people with rich pals, and the local community in Brixton really needs upmarket businesses only coming here to serve well heeled tourists and the well off. I know it's awfully old fashioned, but I rather liked it when people came to Brixton because they actually liked the place and wanted to be part of the community. Quaint, I know.
Failing to see how crowdfunding is elitist
Where did I say it was?
So rich friends funding a venture in a different country for a niche wine shop is how you think democracy works?
Anyone can fund a venture on a sliding scale. No richness required.
Did you see the video?
Nope, didn't say that either. I was referring to this specific venture. Please try and pay attention.
"One man one vote" or "one dollar, one vote"
Indeed. The vast majority of people attending resident association meetings on my council estate are not connected to the internet at all, so they are already excluded from being able to access crowdfunding ventures.
In the context of this discussion, in terms of who is capable of opening a business and what kind of business, crowdfunding offers the lowest barrier to entry and also the greatest facility for people en masse to vote against.
