Category Archives: friends

I do not recommend that you read this

Posted on October 30, 2009 by vanelsas

Recommendations are a powerful feature on the social web. They represent real value, just look at the king of recommendations Amazon.com making huge revenues with it. And while I do look at them at times, I am always a bit … Continue reading →

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Design of an Open Social Interaction Network: Human needs

Posted on October 3, 2007 by vanelsas

After I posted some of my observations about flaws in web 2.0, I received a lot of positive and smart reactions. Becoming a bit overconfident I suggested that we might be able to aid future service design by exploring with … Continue reading →

Posted in advertisement, Facebook, friends, internet evolves around you (not), Mobile Internet, Open Social Interaction Networks, OpenID, sharing, social networks, web 2.0 | Tagged , , , , , | 6 Comments

The flaws in web 2.0 and how to correct them part 2

Posted on October 2, 2007 by vanelsas

After I wrote my earlier post called “The flaws in web 2.0 and how to correct them” I was surprised by the really positive replies and also the quality of the discussion that seems to have been triggered by it. … Continue reading →

Posted in emotions, Facebook, friends, future of advertisement, on-line advertisement, OpenID, sharing, social capital, social networks, true interaction | Tagged , , , , , , | 5 Comments

The flaws in web 2.0 and how to correct them

Posted on September 28, 2007 by vanelsas

While there is lot’s of enthusiasm and sometimes over hyped investors reactions to what now is commonly known as web 2.0, there is also serious warning that it is flawed. I have written some earlier posts on it (here, here). … Continue reading →

Posted in Andrew Keen, Facebook, friends, internet evolves around you (not), new generation, OpenID, Seth Porges, Social Graph, social networks, true interaction, web 2.0 | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 9 Comments

I don’t want anymore so-called “Friends”

Posted on September 24, 2007 by vanelsas

Just signed up to another social network news site Mashable. After the usual screens in setting up a profile I was ready to start. Turns out I have three friends already? Totally excited I looked at the pictures. Who the … Continue reading →

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A Professor’s impressions on Facebook

Posted on September 21, 2007 by vanelsas

Just came across a very good and elaborate article by Ian Bogost, professor at Georgia Tech about his impressions and analysis of Facebook. Calling himself a web 2.0 cynic, I think he did a very good job describing objectively is … Continue reading →

Posted in Facebook, friends, Ian Bogost, Social Networks Invitations Fatigue, web 2.0 | Tagged , , , , | 1 Comment

Yahoo News: Facebook not for close friendships according to researcher

Posted on September 11, 2007 by vanelsas

Picked up a short message by Yahoo News from research done by Doctor Will Reader, from Sheffield Hallam University. He says that face-to-face contact is absolutely imperative to build a close relationships. I think he hits the spot right on, … Continue reading →

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Getting permission to be a friend

Posted on September 11, 2007 by vanelsas

I have been wondering about the way Facebook, Skype and many other social networking or communication tools enforce a 2- way handshake in order for me to start communicating with friends. I assume the reason for it is to ensure … Continue reading →

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