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Ask HN: Is social networking a done and dusted business?

2 pointsby anondonover 8 years ago
A little context: I was browsing through my Facebook profile, and wanted to check my login history (in case my account was compromised, yes I am paranoid), a little googling revealed I could download all my archived data, and I did. It would be an understatement to say I freaked out. Facebook knew me! Their ad targeting was brilliant and stored a lot of info that I would not want stored anywhere.<p>The question: is social networking a done and dusted business? I hope it isn&#x27;t, and if not, what would the next major social network be like? What would it&#x27;s characteristics be?<p>Would privacy be an important factor for the masses?<p>I know all answers can at best be speculation and educated guesses, but I would like to see a discussion on this topic.

2 comments

skaplunover 8 years ago
don&#x27;t think anything is done, people will continue to create better mouse traps in every field.<p>Next in social networks could be more interaction options that will deliver new kinds of &quot;fun&quot; between people
onion2kover 8 years ago
<i>Would privacy be an important factor for the masses?</i><p>No.