There is a real need for public spaces online, that are maintained for the public use. Unfortunately, it's usually the case that online communities exist in private space given a public makeover. Like a mall. You might meet your friends there, but that's not why the space is open for you to do so, and it's under no obligation to let you hang out in groups, or wander about without buying something eventually. I doubt Snapzu is any different. The problem will continue until these sorts of public spaces not only exist, but can compete with privately-run spaces like Reddit, Digg, Snapzu, etc in terms of usability and features.
Definitely. I think places like that can exist, but they're not rich. 8chan is the complete free for all. And it's definitely not for under 18. Even 4chan tends to fill that a bit. I go to both occasionally, and if you're willing to deal with that skeevy neighborhood, it's kinda fun in small doses. And if I want the inside scoop, that's where I go. I just don't think it's a good place to live.
Well, it's a bit like living in a park, isn't it? Not something I'm keen to do, but the park certainly has a place in my day. 8chan, etc are definitely free-for-alls, but I don't think they're exactly a true public space, either. All the government money seems to go towards building faster and faster "roads" online, but so little thought has gone into creating a destination of any sort.
More like downtown New Jersey. A big meeting place, lots going on, but it's not very nice. I think snapzu has more of a suburban vibe. Fairly quiet, very friendly, but lacks a bit of wildness. Otoh, 8chan is wild hip, and free.
There is a real need for public spaces online, that are maintained for the public use. Unfortunately, it's usually the case that online communities exist in private space given a public makeover. Like a mall. You might meet your friends there, but that's not why the space is open for you to do so, and it's under no obligation to let you hang out in groups, or wander about without buying something eventually. I doubt Snapzu is any different. The problem will continue until these sorts of public spaces not only exist, but can compete with privately-run spaces like Reddit, Digg, Snapzu, etc in terms of usability and features.
Definitely. I think places like that can exist, but they're not rich. 8chan is the complete free for all. And it's definitely not for under 18. Even 4chan tends to fill that a bit. I go to both occasionally, and if you're willing to deal with that skeevy neighborhood, it's kinda fun in small doses. And if I want the inside scoop, that's where I go. I just don't think it's a good place to live.
Well, it's a bit like living in a park, isn't it? Not something I'm keen to do, but the park certainly has a place in my day. 8chan, etc are definitely free-for-alls, but I don't think they're exactly a true public space, either. All the government money seems to go towards building faster and faster "roads" online, but so little thought has gone into creating a destination of any sort.
More like downtown New Jersey. A big meeting place, lots going on, but it's not very nice. I think snapzu has more of a suburban vibe. Fairly quiet, very friendly, but lacks a bit of wildness. Otoh, 8chan is wild hip, and free.