Idea Exchange

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So, I'm planning to write up my thoughts, ideas, and stuff on various subject matter and posting them on the net in the hopes of creating a virtual marketplace of ideas.

Subjects will range from zombies to magic to parallel universes and beyond.

The idea would be for me to write up a blurb with my ideas, and have them free for use by anyone with the condition that they must make it their own by adding their own ideas, removing and changing bits that they don't agree with, and so on. Also, they must tell me that they're using it, so I can go and see what they've done with my ideas. I'd then link to them, and them to me as the originator of the idea. Maybe I'd take a bit of theirs that I like and add it to mine. And other people can start topics of their own if they want. The concept of a free exchange of ideas would be unworkable if only one person had a hand in it.

The purpose of this would be to enable people to flesh out their own ideas, and have their own input. There are so many people out there who have amazing talent, and excellent ideas for a plot, but no characters or world to base the story in. Some can explain in detail the biological workings and habits of creatures of their creation. Others have the most complex world designs; complete with languages and cultures, but nothing to put in it. With luck, these people would be able to find what they're lacking, and create wondrous works of art and fiction that would never come to light otherwise.

So, what do you think (if anyone's actually reading this)? Would such a thing work? Would it encourage bad behavior such as stealing material from sources that prohibit it? Would people be interested? And if so, is DeviantART the right place to hold such an information exchange? Would the essays be put under journals, literature, clubs, or what?

If I'm to attempt this, I'd like some input from those who may be interested in joining in.
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