[Coco] [OT] Fundraiser for CoCo Enthusiast

[Ty Sopko]

Hello Folks,



It has been probably 10 years since I posted anything to this group.  I
have read the posts throughout the years and always learned something new
or was fascinated by some of the debates.  I am surprised to see that my
rendering of the CoCo3 schematic is still at the top of Google (“color
computer 3 schematic”).



I cannot tell you my whole story of the last 10 years in one sitting, so I
am jumping to the conclusion.  I am starting a social enterprise designed
to curb e-waste at the source.  This will be done with a durable product
designed for STEM education.  (To understand the connection between these
two seemingly disjoint topics, please refer to either link at the bottom.)



What I can tell you about my product is that it allows you to learn how to
program naturally, much the same way that I did on my Color Computer 3
about 27 years ago.  BASIC is one of the languages, and the dialect is
fairly similar to the CoCo3 – it is not finalized by any means, and it may
be possible to customize the command set to mirror many retro BASICs.



You see, a main problem with STEM education is that we are teaching
programming without creating programmers.  The latter encourages creative
problem solving and is why the CoCo is so fun after all these years.



Fundraising for a social enterprise is difficult.  I am pursuing both
accredited investors and grassroots means.  The latter is why I am reaching
out to you today.



If you are able to contribute to my company, it will benefit humanity and
the environment.  If you are not able to contribute, I please ask that you
share my campaign in your networks.  Any amount, no matter how small, will
benefit our cause.



You have my deepest thanks for your attention and generosity.



Kind Regards,



Ty



Company website is at http://www.shiftsight.com/

Direct link to the fundraiser is at http://www.gofundme.com/shiftsight/