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> Al Capone used something similar in the 1930s called “themugshot.com” and more recently, Martha Stewart used “itsagoodthing.com” to form her “Living” cadre. I
by jorge_maldanado 10y ago
> Al Capone used something similar in the 1930s called “themugshot.com” and more recently, Martha Stewart used “itsagoodthing.com” to form her “Living” cadre. It’s practically the oldest trick in the book.
I don't quite really understand this 'oldest trick in the book.'. Can anyone explain what this so called scheme is? Thank you!
- jpatokal 10y agoIt's a joke. Facebook was new and shiny in 2004, which is why accusing Zuck of copying (non-existent) Mafia websites from the 1930s is funny.
- clix11 10y agoInfiltrating the ranks of your enemy? Basically, if he got most of the smart people in their 20s as users of the site, it would take that longer for someone to uncover his operations. That's what Al Capone did, though I have no idea about Martha Stewart.