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Re: Starfish? Spiders? More Like Birds.

Zvi Band — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 10:18:24 -0000

Interesting perspective.

However, there is some central control - a catalyst to initiate a meetup. Otherwise the flocking algorithm doesn't apply - we're all flying by ourselves.

I'm working on organizing a co-working group in DC this week, we'll see how that goes!

Re: Slide Giving Up on Facebook? What’s It Really Mean?

Zvi Band — Mon, 09 Jun 2008 11:42:40 -0000

Unfortunately, we've seen that with new applications, it's nearly impossible to gain serious traction, even with a large app-maker like slide.

From a development perspective, developers are VERY frustrated right now with Facebook. The platform is scheduled to undergo major changes in the next two months, and many major technical questions remain unanswered. As a Facebook developer, I have unfortunately been put in the situation of telling some clients to hold off on their projects until we know more about the changes. That itself is unacceptable.

Re: Slide Giving Up on Facebook? What’s It Really Mean?

Zvi Band — Mon, 09 Jun 2008 18:20:54 -0000

That's for a fan page. The viral loop is very different for Fan Pages, and are already associated with a known brand name. People become a fan because they see the friend likes a brand, and they already know/like the brand themselves.

Applications are a whole different ball of wax.

Re: Slide Giving Up on Facebook? What’s It Really Mean?

Zvi Band — Mon, 09 Jun 2008 18:25:03 -0000

Dan -
Facebook Connect is a completely separate concept. Facebook Connect is an extension of the platform that allows third party websites to access your information when you are not in Facebook. It doesn't replace the current platform - when you are navigating around Facebook, Connect has no involvement.

Re: New site links contractors, employers in Europe

Zvi Band — Thu, 20 Dec 2007 14:07:02 -0000

I've actually been working on a similar site for a while, that is launching within the coming weeks.

Localnik, http://localnik.com

Targeted towards local expert help (not chores).

Re: We Are Live!

Zvi Band — Mon, 12 Nov 2007 14:05:38 -0000

Congratulations on the launch! Can't wait to see how this will build off your previous ventures!

Re: Creating a Mini-Valley in D.C.

Zvi Band — Sat, 29 Dec 2007 23:38:53 -0000

I wholeheartedly agree that DC is slowly building itself up as an east coast hub for startups (after NYC + Boston). It's people like you and many others (including myself, when I have the time :-) ) going out and interacting with each other, and making things happen.

In reading articles and listening to interviews, I've paid particular attention to what makes Silicon Valley the place to be. Tom Perkins recently said (http://www.venturevoice.com/2007/12/vv_show_47_...) it's a difference of psychology. He said one of the biggest influences is the number of experienced entrepreneurs in the area, who not only provide advice and mentoring, but give others the hope and confidence that they too can accomplish their dreams. This is something that is still missing in this area, but hopefully we can seek out and involve those few local seasoned entrepreneurs, who will in turn help change this region into what we all know it can be.

Re: Twitter’s Broken, I’m Out!

Zvi Band — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 09:38:37 -0000

What is truly remarkable about twitter is that, as much downtime as they have, they still remain unbelievably popular. Yes, the usage statistics are down, but you know you will still keep twhirl running and post as much as you can.

The question is... what happens if someone comes along, offering the exact same service, but with a reliable architecture? Will twitter disappear? Or will it win because it still has so many people?

Re: The 10 Commandments of the Social Web

Zvi Band — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 18:06:06 -0000

With regards to #3... I think it goes far beyond having an avatar. Instead, I would extend it to having the user be able to clearly identify themselves, rather than go by a screen name or avatar. That was Web 1.0, where everyone was on bulletin board, IM, etc with handles that didn't represent who we are. Facebook, LinkedIn, and to some extent MySpace instead focus on showing who you really are, rather than it being an anonymous account.

But great post otherwise!

Re: Facebook Needs Support

Zvi Band — Thu, 13 Sep 2007 17:56:28 -0000

With the low entry barrier for developing facebook applications, Facebook providing support to everyone for something they are essentially giving out for free wouldn't be feasible for them. What they need is, for larger companies that would be willing to pay for it, professional paid support.

Re: Will Facebook Cave on Scrabulous?

Zvi Band — Wed, 16 Jan 2008 09:43:24 -0000

You'd have to think why they would shut it down. Obviously they see Scrabulous being a very popular game on Facebook, and a great marketing tool, breaking the idea that Scrabble is just something we play with our grandparents :-).

Could it be they've built their own Scrabble Facebook application, and want to get rid of Scrabulous to clear the way for it? Or is this their tactic to buy Scrabulous at a lower price than they would otherwise?

I hope its one of those two, and not just shutting it down without providing any alternative, going the way of the RIAA.