> The fact that Diaspora failed at implementing this idea doesn't mean that the idea is bad. I don't think the parent meant to imply it's a bad idea; only that

> The fact that Diaspora failed at implementing this idea doesn't mean that the idea is bad. I don't think the parent meant to imply it's a bad idea; only that Diaspora kind of sucked all the oxygen out of the "social networks done right" room, and now if you want to float an alternative you have to contend with a lot more skepticism than you would have before.