On 8/4/07, Steven H. McCown <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> I went to facebook, to checkout your app and I was required to register and
> login. As part of the login process, you are required to give your e-mail
> address and the password to access your e-mail account. That's not a
> facebook-specific e-mail/password, but your actual one from MSN, hotmail,
> gmail, etc.
>
> Is that *really* normal?
Well, it's normal for Facebook - my app isn't the thing that requires
your e-mail, it's Facebook so they can communicate with you as users
are trying to add you as friends, Facebook e-mails are received, or
people post to your wall. All that is also configurable within your
Facebook account.
>
> From a business standpoint, I see that every time you get millions of eyes
> together, there is the potential for targeted advertising revenues. I get
> that.
>
> However, I'm wondering if someone could explain to me what is the attraction
> to these social networking sites... Why do they instantly spring up and get
> millions of members? I see the benefits to the sponsors and the owners of
> the sites, but what do you see as the benefits to the subscribers?
The attraction is it creates your own "personal internet". I'm
finding as I use it, I'm now in touch with friends I haven't talked to
in ages, and I am more capable of sharing with them how my life is
doing. I have more control over what I can and don't want to share
with others, as only my friends are able to view my personal
information now. Personal info is good, so long as only those you
want to have it, have it, and Facebook and some of the other social
sites make this possible. IMO e-mail is becoming obsolete to some of
these services. Because it's a controlled atmosphere your potential
for spam and control of spam is much lower. Yes, you do give them
your e-mail (I actually gave them 5 of mine), but they only send you
notifications telling you about things that are going on with your
Facebook account. You can even turn that off and have those sent to
your cell phone via text message.
That's why I use it at least.
Jesse
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