Every now and then I need to take a moment to acknowledge a good idea when I see one. I have seen one: http://www.barseenlive.com/. It hasn’t really taken off yet, but the idea is outstanding. You put web cams in bars around town, charge a small fee to the bar and allow people at home take a gander at the goings on of your establishment. "Should I go there? Is it too busy? Not busy enough? Will I get a table? Is Frank working tonight?" Awesome.
The site was featured in the Pioneer Press today. Though the article is a little heavy on the cheeky side of the technology, the possibilities are there to make this a success should the local bar scene take to it without fear.
This is the next generation of .com start up. We’ll see how it plays out. If they can build a proper business model and generate some ad revenue they should do well. If not, well it’s another good idea gone the way of the dodo.
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Monday, March 17, 2008
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There are laws in some states (and provinces) that you cannot film in a bar without the written consent of those being filmed. I call it the Jones-Smith Law. Because you don't want to see Mr. Jones and Mrs. Smith on film at the bar together....
...not that it ever happens, of course.
I love this! Since I never get to go anywhere anymore because of having two little kids and a husband that works nights, I could put the kids to bed, pour myself a drink, pull up the barcam and "meet" my friends for a drink. I could even let them know if some guy/girl was checking them out. I just need to be sure to tell them to sit in front of the camera.
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