Goal/Topic of Marketplace Group?

Neither the group description nor the posts clearly state what's the point of this group. I am reading pages and pages and pages of words but I don't get a clue what is tried to achieve here.

Let's start with a few simple questions:

1. Why "Marketplace" - Is one able to sell and buy products there?
2. Where is this marketplace?
4. Where and what is the connection to Drupal?
5. Who can take part on that marketplace?
6. If there are participation fees, why?
7. How do Drupal developers benefit from that marketplace?
8. Why don't you use "Drupal service providers" forums at Drupal.org?

• Answer short, in note form. If you prefer lists for that, use list bullets.
• Stay on focus and answer to the question. Add details and extensions (if badly needed) after all answers.

Looking forward to any (hopefully clear & short) answers,
sun