came here to fund awesome ideas and creators. both the idea and emma seem v nounish to me.

willing to bet based on her track record and prop that she will make something awesome, get distribution, and spread positivity and ⌐◨-◨

Why not ⌐◨-◨ is my question.

While this proposal doesn't explicitly label Nouns as a sponsor, it's essentially a request for Nouns to fund an artistic project in exchange for sponsor-level benefits: Nouns being represented in a single scene and mentioned in the credits.

Unfortunately, I don't find these benefits particularly compelling or meaningful. As Semphis aptly pointed out, this level of connection to Nouns is inconsequential in terms of proliferation.

When projects seek funding from Nouns, particularly for artistic endeavors like this short film, they should clearly demonstrate how the project will directly contribute to Nouns' growth and visibility in a measurable and meaningful way.

For: 1 | Against: 2 | Abstain: 2

+against long form content without a solid distribution plan is a fan service at best and at worst a waste of money. — @peterpandam

+abstain I agree with Peter that there needs to be a distribution plan & gave the feedback to the proposer to lock in one of the many options available for distribution and then re-propose. — @bixbite

+abstain as i don´t understand the value not being a fan of vinyl — @fattybuthappy

+for feels nounish to me — @pip

+against the story sounds awesome but it feels like the value that nouns gets from having noggles and a noun in a scene + credits will be quite low unless the film gets millions and millions of views. if the ask much lower I would be for! — @datadanne.eth

I agree with the distribution concerns. I also think that there should be more relevance to Nouns than the inclusion of noggles

At the same time, I can see a revised version of this proposal that ties intricately into crypto history (maybe early crypto history, not necessarily cryptocurrency) and is accompanied by a droposal that generates contributions to the DAO. I’m not sure whether something along these lines is of interest, but it would feel more aligned with Nouns as a whole

Deli crew believes this is an epic story that's definitely worth sharing. However, we are having a hard time seeing the tangible value it brings back to the DAO, as just having ⌐◨-◨ in a few scenes doesn't quite cut it for $59,995 USDC.

I agree with others regarding distribution, but I'll have to pass mainly because the proposed value to Nouns seems like slapping noggles into it, which I don't find exciting.

I'm struggling to see how the target audience for this content would benefit Nouns. Even with a successful release, it feels akin to spotting a diet coke on a table in Stranger Things. Interesting but potentially inconsequential to our goals, unfortunately, despite liking the idea on its own merits, I'll have to pass.

I love nouns and one of the reasons is because it has a lot of fun and quirky ideas. This is one that I think ties together cool music history with nouns and I think this approach is interesting and another cool thing to have in the legacy of nouns. Nouns + music + art is awesome.

@playdna_ - A collective of individuals collaborating on a mission to make Nouns playable.

PlayDNA is AGAINST with a 4-0 vote result. See below for our members' votes with reasons:

AGAINST

eusoujp.eth: Hi, Emma! Thanks for all your early contributions to Nouns. I was super excited about the story, but “sponsorship deliverables” like “noggles in at least one scene” disappointed me a bit. I don’t think this is what the DAO is looking for right now. I’d vote for it if Nouns could be integrated in a more organic way and/or there were other activations around the film. I really like the expertise with viral content, but overall I think this proposal lacks storytelling.

joaoborges.eth: I strongly believe that part of the DAO's mission is to be the 'enabler' for different and cool projects like yours. While I agree with @bigshottoyworks.eth in that 'Nounish being a state of being and actions without having to have noggles on everything,' I believe I share the community's sentiment on the current benefits plan for the DAO and distribution. It could be more creative. It's important to note that this is Art, and I personally would love to see something like this come to life. I just believe it's a matter of improving the storytelling around this prop. Thanks for your contributions to the Nouns Community, Emma! Love to see it!

FabValle.eth: Hey, Emma! I love the idea, this story should be told for real. But I have to admit that I would love to see Nouns more present on the project. Maybe you guys could chose a Noun to be the host of the movie, and this guy would tell the story, I don't know. As an artist, I love the concept, and I'd love to watch this documentary. It just need little adjustments to fit the DAO expectations and improve the storytelling.

TheBower.eth: Definitely a cool concept and idea, however I don't see a strong tie in with Nouns that gets me excited to fund this Prop.

+1 to the thoughts above

The Nouncil has spoken.

We discuss all Nouns proposals every week in our Discord https://discord.gg/fdjJpMeV6K. The calls are public and all are welcome!

You can find a link to previous call recordings in our Discord "links" channel.

Nouncil has decided in favor of this proposal, with 19 votes for, 16 against, and 1 abstention. Supporters are excited about the unique and creative potential of the project, highlighting its blend of music and Nounish lore. Concerns were raised about the distribution strategy, which contributed to the votes against the proposal. Despite these reservations, the majority believe in the project's ability to offer compelling and interesting content.

FOR - 19 VOTES

joshuafisher | "excited to let Emma cook! I can see lots of great collaboration possibilities within the Nouns and music community. fun!"

benbodhi | "A creative and interesting project. Love music and nouns 🤝"

borg00000 | *"Excited by this, looking into the past as we head into the future, I wish it could be longer?

Interesting noggles lore"*

bloomz48056 | "Vinyl is awesome!!"

AGAINST - 16 VOTES

peterpandam | "uncertain distribution strategy."

ABSTAINS - 1 VOTES

I don't fully understand how this proposal benefits the DAO. It might be one of those projects we fund because we believe it should exist, but personally, I won't support this cause. If it were destined to become a historic piece of content with wide-reaching impact, I might reconsider. However this proposal lacks access to effective distribution, meaning very few people will see it, even if it turns out to be an exceptional piece of content.

I appreciate your hard work and dedication to NounsDAO. gl

Thank you for taking the time to add your feedback! Totally hear you and you all make solid points.

Most importantly, there are strong parallels between the history of vinyl and nouns. This story expands far beyond the vinyl community the same way Nouns is more than just an NFT project. This is a story about creativity, innovation, art, music, pop culture, community, and the evolution of technology—All elements that make up Nouns too. The story also comes full circle, as this prop includes a nounish NFT collection.

From the start, Nouns has always been expanding far beyond the NFT community. Over the years there have been pain points for some community members trying to explain what Nouns are to family members, potential brand partners, and other special opportunities.

A big advantage of this prop: not everyone understands crypto or NFTs, but vinyl is a universally recognizable product which can help draw-in the audience through something they're already familiar with.

We're fully committed to pursuing both conventional and unconventional ideas and channels to ensure this story reaches millions of people, much like how millions already own vinyl. Our team has strong connections and experience with influential executives in media, music, and technology, who will be valuable elements in getting this distributed widely. This prop is a strong bet on a proven team with a track record.

More Content. More long term builders. Go Emma!!! ⌐◨-◨

..Distribution - If you build it they will come. If we build nothing they will not come.

from /nounsfe: For: 2 | Against: 0 | Abstain: 4

Katalyst: for - I really like what this prop is aiming to do. I listen to a lot of music and have always been fascinated with album art in particular - it's been what's really completed the album listening experience for me. Listening to music would not be the same without it. I would definitely love to see this history preserved, although I do share my teammates' concerns about appropriate representation for the price. Regardless, I think it's worth it for the good it does for music history.

lunari: for - from what I've seen as an artist and lover of tools for creative expression: a lot of the initial 'pioneers' and innovators (of anything) are often the ones who get hit the hardest, as they are the one's who have to take the leap and pave a new path for others to see. I believe the stories here are worth telling, but I do understand the concerns. I would've loved to read a script (or even just a scene) from the proposed short film too! I do love the lean into past innovation and relating it to current & future forms of expression. Would love to see those parallel narratives through different periods of time about what makes audio-visual experiences feel complete - and what makes people feel proud/excited to own them (or even adopt them into their identities!) +1 yalor, +1 bigshottoy, +1 katalyyst

tori: abstain- I think the idea is super unique and would be great value however i do not see what it has to do with nouns. if this was something like creating a subsection of a category of noun(like maybe art/playlists with the chicken noun or something) then would be super sick imo. I like the concept and think that from a marketing standpoint this proposal yields hugely, but as a solo project i feel like it is missing something. I would love to see it pass and see what could be with the short film, but it is kinda confusing to me what nouns has to do with this legacy media besides being a current piece of media

Jess: abstain - +1 tori and peter, I think it's great stuff going on here in this prop, and the team definitely looks accomplished, but I'm a little confused on how this would help proliferation other than paying for product placement essentially

onter: abstain - i think it's a really good idea but it seems very niche thing. I feel vinyls are a thing in the past and now everything is digital. Overall pretty cool idea but im not sure if i can get into it

ashe: abstain

https://www.lilnouns.wtf/vote/nounsdao/579/votes

FOR 130 VOTES

0xae47...5Fed | *"would rather see this happen than not, appreciated hearing about it at nouncil and lils.

side note: thought timpers coined the name noggles"*

AGAINST 6 VOTES

ABSTAIN 0 VOTES

this is a super interesting and unique proposal that casts a wide net into the entertainment space. The ask is reasonable and the outcome could surprise us. This builder has been here for a while and has done a lot for the community, Music is nounish, and music history is a valuable tool to onboard other thoughtful eyeballs through a unique medium. I am 100% pro "Nounish being a state of being and actions without having to have noggles on everything" and I am THE guy that put noggles on everyone =) I am a yes for being weird and experimenting with trusted people that we know will do something good for the dao and give the community something to talk about.

I love supporting long-time members of the Nouns community who are doing Nounish things. Nounish people being Nounish might actually be our top method for proliferating. I think this story is very Nounish and should be told. Like eSports, showing people outside of crypto what is possible by organizations inside of crypto is important and impactful. This is a small bet on a talented team telling a great story from a perspective only they have. This is also a vote for not requiring everything to be all about Noggles all the time. We can and have always been a force for funding creative ideas we wish to see that would otherwise be unable to secure funding. I want to see this short film.

First of all let me say this is truly an interesting story, Vinyl artwork has had a popular resurgence in the last 10 years and telling this story through the medium documentary film could be a good opportunity for the right org. However there are a few things that feel misaligned to me about Nouns funding it.

• 1 to the sentiment of a few others here, @juar.eth and @peterpan distribution is key to successful launch of any kind of media production and I don't see a real distribution plan or concrete partnerships in place to get this out to the public.

2nd how does this serve the mission of making Nouns a more aligned and builder focused ecosystem ? There is some vague assumption that having Nouns attached to this doc will bring prestige and attention to the DAO, but this is only "IF" it gets completed and when it gets the distribution kicks in, which is a BIG "if "IMO.

On the flip-side there are many companies who would be great production partners for such a short film + their audiences would be a much better candidates to consume the final product, I'll list a few:

https://www.vinylmeplease.com/ https://vnyl.org/?sscid=71k8_klv79 https://vinylmoon.co/pages/join https://www.turntablekitchen.com/sounds-delicious/

In closing this is something I see happening quite often "Slap a Noun" on it, to fund an interesting but albeit misaligned project, for that reason I would vote No.

Even tho I feel tempted by it, I'm not sure this is the content will have the distribution we need for something like this to succeed. And even if it does, I'm unsure how successful it'll be transmitting what Nouns is. I love the effort put in, the vibes and the concept and hope seeing you soon around.