I wonder how much the timing of Facebook Deals is being driven by the upcoming Groupon IPO. A competing Deal service that is free to businesses could upend the

I wonder how much the timing of Facebook Deals is being driven by the upcoming Groupon IPO. A competing Deal service that is free to businesses could upend the Groupon model, making them more open to an acquisition instead of an IPO. Or maybe just put the brakes on Groupon before it has enough users to add "social features" and become a shopping-driving social network?