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1. shell0+(OP)[view] [source] 2012-08-12 17:58:58
I don't want to ask dumb questions and I also read the content on their site, but I'm still not sure if it's just a twitter alternative or more. And what about identica? Isn't it a similar service like app.net?
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2. J-H+b[view] [source] 2012-08-12 18:01:16
>>shell0+(OP)
http://daltoncaldwell.com/an-audacious-proposal.
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3. chris2+d[view] [source] 2012-08-12 18:02:40
>>shell0+(OP)
My understanding is that yes, identica and app.net are similar, except for their business models. Identica didn't have a clear business model (AFAIK), so they would likely resort to advertising. App.net is trying to avoid that by charging users directly.
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4. anu_gu+f[view] [source] 2012-08-12 18:02:45
>>shell0+(OP)
Yes, and yes (hopefully).

It's a twitter alternative that will (hopefully) not treat users as product.

It's also being thought about as a more open developer friendly platform (eg no constraints on clients because the service needs to show adverts).

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