How to make Imzy a success

I came across a few interesting articles posted to imzy this morning and it got me thinking. I would recommend reading them and contributing to the conversations.

If Not Comments. The post talks about NPR shutting down its comments, and asks what the trend means for online news discussion.

This is what's missing from journalism right now. This article talks about the sad state of journalism. The ad-supported model is no longer sustainable and organizations do not have the money to fund big investigative pieces. These investigations provide a vital service to the public but it is difficult to justify the cost. The solution is clearly subscription content.

How to Run for Office in One Simple Step. This is an intiative that provides users with all the tools they need to run for office in one place (though it's more or less promoting NationBuilder). This quote particularly sticks out: “The internet creates unprecedented opportunity to [make a difference],” he said, “but you’ve got to be able to organize to make that happen.”

I think we all want to make this difference here on imzy. Elevate discussion. Cultivate a culture that supports subscription content. Having the tools that enable communities to organize.

imzy can setup success by providing tools, but the rest is really up to the users. How do they break this new ground?