That's true! Even just spending a few hours with a particular subject expert could enable you to ask questions, check possibilities or even find there's a much simpler way to implement an idea.
Yet, having an idea doesn't necessarily mean you know what components, technology or skillset is applicable, sometimes it's tough to write the spec!
The way a spec is written can make or break a project - I've actually tested this theory on Elance, 2 specs, same requirements but different words resulted in project bids that range from low hundreds on one to several thousands on the other.
Sometimes just engaging in a short conversation (skype, email etc) can clarify a lot of things and help people to learn too! (That's why I'm interested - I don't want people to do stuff for me, I want to know about what goes into it)
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That's true! Even just spending a few hours with a particular subject expert could enable you to ask questions, check possibilities or even find there's a much simpler way to implement an idea.
Yet, having an idea doesn't necessarily mean you know what components, technology or skillset is applicable, sometimes it's tough to write the spec!
The way a spec is written can make or break a project - I've actually tested this theory on Elance, 2 specs, same requirements but different words resulted in project bids that range from low hundreds on one to several thousands on the other.
Sometimes just engaging in a short conversation (skype, email etc) can clarify a lot of things and help people to learn too! (That's why I'm interested - I don't want people to do stuff for me, I want to know about what goes into it)