I agree with you where you say we need more clarity on the subject of how much funds is needed to successfully complete this 'pre-ICO' round of funding, but as for it being unfair to future investors of this ICO (if it reaches that stage) due to the early bonus scheme, I strongly disagree as there is a lot of elements that can hamper progression in these early days where we have yet to see a solid infrastructure put in place.
Once the ICOBID team is ready to advance to the ICO stage, I have no doubt that they will do so with a look that will inspire the confidence and optimism needed to attract even more attention and investment in the project and with the suggested 15% decreasing bonus for that round of investing, they will also have a discount of sorts to look forward to.
As for me I don't think there will be difference between pre-ico situation and the actual ICO period. Since project is about to start once the ICO is finished and Fund is given the the team. Pre-ICO or ICO, the project is still in writing and both have to wait for the project to be delivered or the coin to be listed to the exchange to be traded. and at both those stage, there is no solid infrastructure yet except writings and ideas.
As long as the ICOBID team are actively working on the project, we should be able to see progressive development even without the funds needed to take this venture to the next level.
Like you rightfully said, they are not in receipt of any of the funds raised thus far but they've managed to put up a website to promote the idea with content being gradually added, plus a working bounty program that is adding to the content, a sure sign that the infrastructure and momentum is starting to build up.
My suggestions for moving forward would be to:
A. Draw out a detailed roadmap for the coming 12 months for us to review.
B. Incorporate a forum into their website so that interested parties can talk about the objectives and progression of the platform but ultimately to be able to converse with other projects that are looking to be financed by the ICOBID.
C. Build the ICO Escrow system into the website so that investors can participate in the ICO directly via the website.
This is a good idea but seems OP author is avoiding this thread for now lol, i seen him post in pesobit thread rather than posting in his own thread. Anyway, if dev here is really dedicated to this project, with or without fund, he will continue to do what he planned in here, unless he only wants the investors BTC.
About the site,, you can set it up at a cost of less than 7 USD.
