It’s a tough call Shawn. I waited untill my project had 150-200 followers. Did they all rush to order? Hell NO! I think working on your own social network is better for the starting phases. Looking back i’d first create a FB page and a website and urge my buddies to spread the word. (I’ve done all these on the fly and practically wasted the first 3 weeks of the campaign). Inkshares community is not large nor devoted enough to get you to the finish line all by itself.
Having said that, when you are halfway there or more the people who are interested here are amazing and will support you 100%. I found some amazing people here, and once u get in touch and do one on one chats with people, they’ll help you all the way.