Why Facebook is scarier than Google (ZD blog)

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Post by litepost » Mon, Jun 18, 2007, 3:06 AM UTC

Why Facebook is scarier than Google (ZD blog)
blogs.zdnet.com

Re: Why Facebook is scarier than Google (ZD blog)

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Post by pg » Mon, Jun 18, 2007, 3:21 AM UTC

When this woman is writing bad things about you, it's a sign you're doing something right.

Re: Why Facebook is scarier than Google (ZD blog)

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Post by willarson » Mon, Jun 18, 2007, 3:31 AM UTC

I honestly still find myself shocked at the low quality of ZD Net blogs. The analysis is often minimal, the length is usually 300-500 words, and the originality is non-existent. Trying to read that article was befuddling and ultimately I resorted to bewildered skimming.

Regarding the argument, I don't think Facebook is going to be a serious mechanism for good or evil until the company begins to take measured actions aimed at a long term goal other than "be big" and "make money." Things like the poor logistics for the API roll-out, constant minor changes, bug-inducing updates, etc, are signs of internal disorganization. I can't see either short or long term stability within that chaos.

I am also curious about Zuckerberg. I have heard both extremely negative things (arrogant), and very positive things. As usual reality is probably closer to the mean.

Re: Why Facebook is scarier than Google (ZD blog)

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Post by ivan » Mon, Jun 18, 2007, 6:02 AM UTC

pg wrote: post #2

When this woman is writing bad things about you, it's a sign you're doing something right.

So is it all right with facebook Paul? You are an icon for many people ...

Re: Why Facebook is scarier than Google (ZD blog)

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Post by brlewis » Mon, Jun 18, 2007, 1:12 PM UTC

willarson wrote: post #3

I honestly still find myself shocked at the low quality of ZD Net blogs. The analysis is often minimal, the length is usually 300-500 words, and the originality is non-existent. Trying to read that article was befuddling and ultimately I resorted to bewildered skimming. Regarding the argument, I don't think Facebook is going to be a serious mechanism for good or evil until the company begins to take measured actions…

Believing reality is generally closer to the mean sets you up for manipulation. By adding extremes to the voices you listen to, I can move your perceived reality in either direction.