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Ello, the warm and fuzzy Facebook alternative network turned nasty this week when co-founder Paul Budnitz launched an attack on its rival and its real-name policy. It was a bold and provocative post that served as the launch pad for this week’s Marketing Companion radio show. Tom Webster and I discuss:
- Is Facebook hurting fringe groups with its real-name policy?
- Is Facebook a right?
- Is Facebook exploiting disadvantaged people for economic gain?
- How is Facebook and Wal-Mart similar in how they reflect American values?
- Is an anonymous forum an enabler for safety or for hate?
I’m sure you’ll agree that these are vital discussions and I think you will enjoy the discussion.
And oh … by the way Marketing Companion fans … Google stole our Google pants idea. We are starting a grassroots campaign of support for our innovation called “Get out of our pants Google!!”
Are you ready to do this thing? Let’s GO! If you can’t access the podcast above, click on this link to listen to Episode 51
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