Abstract: A method and apparatus for managing curation of the content of a network-based shared folder may comprise: creating, via a user computing device having Internet access, an originating curator created folder; selecting, via the user computing device, originating curator selected content and incorporating the originating curator selected content into the originating curator created folder; designating, via the user computing device, at least one other to act as curator of the content kept in the originating curator created folder to the same extent as the originating curator, for the content kept in the originating curator created folder at the time of the designation of the at least one other curator and up until the at least one other curator is deleted as a curator for the folder. The method and apparatus may allow the deleted curator access to the content at the time the deleted curator is deleted.

Abstract: Disclosed is an open online system that allows users to use an automated Request for Proposal (RFP) process powered by a modern communicational web-platform. The system adapts to user feedback, and provides the automated communicational platform to administrate the RFP process; letting users post so-called “Needs,” “NeedCatchers,” “NeedTrackers,” “Helps,” and “Pro-helps.” Needs are buying signals similar to RFPs, providing a request for a service, good, advice, or other information. NeedCatchers and NeedTrackers are implemented by users, and contain tables of words and data defined by a user, wherein the words and data relate to services, products, or information in which the user is interested in providing to other users. The NeedCatchers and NeedTrackers act as a way to receive posted Needs that are relevant to the words and data defined in the user's NeedCatcher or NeedTracker. “Help” and “Pro-help” are ways of providing information to a user posting a Need.