Is it really required in this age of Web 2.0 that we share every facet of our online lives? Is the web a better place because everything is now social? There are certainly advantages, but are you really all that interested in my calendar? “Well, he’s not very good at remembering when Lost is on…” “His girlfriend just had a birthday.” *yawn* Does it matter? Are our lives any better for it? An online calendar is a great tool but does it need to be shared?
Frankly, I’m really tired of Web 2.0 and social networking. Don’t get me wrong, I love del.icio.us, 30Boxes, Flickr and even Digg though the latter has been overrun by idiots so I don’t logon any more.
I think the problem boils down to the fact that no one has a decent idea. Social *buzzword* is the only thing that’s popular now, so there are hundred flavours of calendars, bookmarking sites, video services etc. Why does everyone rework what has already been done? You don’t have any better ideas? I know I don’t have any ideas but then I’m not working on a Web 2.0, social calendar, online wiki/dating bookmarking site with all sorts of fun AJAX crapola, rounded corners and pastel colours…
Am I just being cynical or are there no good ideas left? Prediction: Web 2.0 will implode in the new year. If it lasts that long…
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2 comments ↓
Hey! How are you! I have lots to say to all but somehow no time to write! your sharing keeps in touch! so keep doing it:)
I hear you.
By the way, you missed your back waxing appointment yesterday.