I also think that private social networks have a bright future, especially networks targeted to close friends, family, basically smaller groups (instead of FB a

I also think that private social networks have a bright future, especially networks targeted to close friends, family, basically smaller groups (instead of FB approach where the notion of "friend" == anyone you meet in a bar). I would definitely switch to such a network, the thing is it will take a few years before I'm able to convince my friends. I think a YC combinator company is working on something like that, I can't remember which one. Some features I would love is such a site: * No info is available to the outside world, not even the names, not even some kind of id. * No apps, only "core" apps useful to connecting with friends (photos, videos, chat, event planner, etc). * Simple, clean. * Ability to download my data and back it up locally * Ability to delete any photo with me in it Anyhow, those are not new ideas, but still in my mind it's obvious that such a site will eventually succeed. At some point, I believe many people will trust another source for their personal info.