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> It's an incredibly basic service that is astounding because of its network effect. > ... > If PadMapper's approach really is so much better than why do they
by streptomycin 14y ago
> It's an incredibly basic service that is astounding because of its network effect.
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> If PadMapper's approach really is so much better than why do they need to bootstrap themselves with Craigslist-affiliated data?
You already said it. Because of the network effect.
- jmduke 14y agoI understand what you mean, but network effects aren't unsurmountable. I'd argue that social networks are the pinnacle of services sustained by a network effect, but there's still fluidity (MySpace was a pretty terrible platform sustained by a strong network -- until it wasn't.)