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February 15, 2008

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But we are not really in control at all at this point in time. In many cases, users are unable to even delete profiles or export data. Modern initiatives to the contrary, we are far from the era of social data being portable and free.

The walls remain, and shall remain, as long as the market is dominated by the top two or three commercial properties. The ad supported model only serves to reinforce the stranglehold.

Alan - I totally agree. We are WAY early - but we have more control than we used to. The ad controlled model will become less effective and I hope and believe [along with many other forces and dare i say movements - dataportability, opensocial] will ultimately lead to a business need driving even more control in the future.

alas - babysteps

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