On: Introducing the Internet.org App

[lucb1e]

My perspective on this as I just said to someone:

It's an opportunity I wouldn't pass on I guess, but this is basically net neutrality in reverse.

When companies start deciding which websites are free and for which you pay the "normal" price, suddenly the normal price is extra.

</open-internet>

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So yeah a Facebook app that offers Facebook access for free. How convenient, right? For good measure throw in another few services that look good but are still limited (google search without being able to click any links? Lovely) and we have something that we can present as a good thing to the world.

[walterbell → lucb1e]

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Company_town

[jonnykry → walterbell]

Wow. I feel deceived for thinking this was a good idea.

I mean, it is a good idea... but this link's relevance is troubling.

[walterbell → jonnykry]

Facebook PR has the analytics benefit of a big database of human emotions. Much opportunity for fine tuning of messages :(