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"Viral" and "virus" often have different meanings in a technological / web context. Compare: "Cute cat video goes viral" vs. "Cute cat download contains a viru
by bsg75 14y ago
"Viral" and "virus" often have different meanings in a technological / web context.
Compare: "Cute cat video goes viral" vs. "Cute cat download contains a virus"
Then compare: "Linked grows with viral features" vs. "LinkedIn is a Virus" (with capital V).
- jeremysmyth 14y agoYour comparisons are not parallel. The article isn't saying LinkedIn contains a virus. The constructs "Linked grows with viral features" and "LinkedIn is a Virus" are much closer than you suggest.
- aplusbi 14y agoI don't think the article meant that linkedin grows virally though. I think it was trying to compare linkedin to a virus that spreads by hijacking your address book. At least that's how I read it.
- bsg75 14y agoThe comparisons are not meant to be parallel. Try looking in context of the parent comment.