Fred Benenson wrote: > Interesting stuff. I think its a good idea, but with one caveat: it neglects > to take into account challenges of network effects, and in fact discourages > networks and services in general.
It discourages using them on other people's computers in a way that removes freedom from you. That is, it encourages networks and services that are free. It is entirely possible to create a distributed social network or to make a social network that respects users freedoms. It might even be cool to do so. > the same argument could be levied against the creation of Linux -- > that its not worth until every part of the stack is "free" ... Well > that battle is still being fought. It is being fought because people regard the fight as worthwhile. I am unlikely to stop using Facebook until a free replacement is available. But I'm using identi.ca, and all the cool kids seem to be on it. - Rob. _______________________________________________ Discuss mailing list [email protected] http://freeculture.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/discuss
