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One really interesting thing about this: When I speak with my Facebook rep, he has brought up time and time again that Facebook basically believes email is fund

One really interesting thing about this: When I speak with my Facebook rep, he has brought up time and time again that Facebook basically believes email is fundamentally broken. They keep saying they are going to remove the offers ad unit (which derives most of its value from sending an email to the users sign in email address), because they see email as something people feel obligated to deal with. There's a clear focus within the company on becoming the default communication medium for the internet. Their attempt to purchase Snapchat and now the WhatsApp purchase seem to back that up too. Not really commenting either way on whether or not it's a smart strategy, just that it's been interesting to think about while watching their decisions.

awakeasleep 13y ago
I'd love to hear the full arguments behind this. It seems like WhatsApp or snapchat would immediately become heavy obligations as soon as they contained any sort of 'official' message or even an advertisement. Can you imagine medical billing software sending you updates through any of these communication products? What about that Facebook advertisement bullshit prodding you to buy an engagement ring because you've been in a relationship for a year?
loceng 13y ago
Aside from the NSA liking that, and a lot of foreigners not trusting that, a lot of people in general have a distaste for Facebook. There are many reasons for this, which means there are many reasons why Facebook can collapse. What they say believe and the lack of understanding of how to apply a solution practically keeps being mirrored by Facebook's behaviours.
mandeepj 13y ago
Email could be fundamentally broken when you want to talk casually but during business communication it is great. In the email - you list down all the participants, subject and body which really helps in getting your message across

awakeasleep 13y ago

I'd love to hear the full arguments behind this. It seems like WhatsApp or snapchat would immediately become heavy obligations as soon as they contained any sort of 'official' message or even an advertisement. Can you imagine medical billing software sending you updates through any of these communication products? What about that Facebook advertisement bullshit prodding you to buy an engagement ring because you've been in a relationship for a year?

loceng 13y ago

Aside from the NSA liking that, and a lot of foreigners not trusting that, a lot of people in general have a distaste for Facebook. There are many reasons for this, which means there are many reasons why Facebook can collapse. What they say believe and the lack of understanding of how to apply a solution practically keeps being mirrored by Facebook's behaviours.

mandeepj 13y ago

Email could be fundamentally broken when you want to talk casually but during business communication it is great. In the email - you list down all the participants, subject and body which really helps in getting your message across