I’ve read some ridiculous articles in the past but this one takes the cake. This morning while reading through my feeds, I stumbled across an article which honestly states, “A new facebook application is ready that will literally kill other social networking platforms like Twitter and the recently launched Google Buzz. The news is definitely going to scare the hell out of Google and Twitter.” Can you feel the excitement?
When I read the article, I thought to myself that it seriously had to be a joke. But the source of the article doesn’t write satirical articles so seeing this post made me question who on earth was writing it. Unfortunately, the author of the article wasn’t listed, but here’s the rest:
The application is ready in the beta version and is being tested with very positive results from users. The said facebook application, code named as ‘myf’ has very intuitive user interface with drag and drop features , very quick search and connect options with very good privacy settings so facebook privacy will be foolproof. Communication and updates are quicker with multiple media support. It will take mobile applications to the next level.
The facebook application developer is very sure of its success and popularity. Those who have tried it , just can’t stop gushing about it. One goes on to say, ” No one will even want to ever look at any other networking site once the application is launched. This will be the ultimate facebook application.” Another one says, “Facebook has simply no competition from Twitter, Google Buzz or any other networking site out there, once this application is launched.”
Every sentence drips with satire, but it appears that the authors were being completely serious. This is almost as bad as press releases from companies that claim they are “the Facebook killer.” Hint to startups: no massively successful company started off by pitching themselves as “the next [insert successful company name here]“.
This article was almost as good as one I read the other day which said “Google Buzz is the hottest social network right now”. Where they came up with that statement from, I have no idea. Yes, Google as attracted some buzz over the new product (pardon the pun) but to call it the hottest thing out there is ludicrous.
I hope that article you linked to isn't serious. It is so poorly written and contains no actual facts or information…
Comment by Will Robertson — February 25, 2010 @ 11:47 am
You aren't so great yourself.
Comment by linto — February 25, 2010 @ 11:57 am
This facebook app developer is either looking for a publicity stunt of has NO CLUE on the Social Network Ecosystem. Crush a behemoth? you're HOPING to leverage the facebook users to join the ecoystem, is that it? So essentially, this fb app will kill off feeders such as Seesmic Look and Salesforce Cloud apps? come on. build an app that will leverage twitter AND buzz for facebook, not fight for the food.
Comment by James Wallace — February 25, 2010 @ 12:16 pm
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Comment by James Wallace — February 25, 2010 @ 12:16 pm
Uh…yeah…agreed with Will Robertson! The article is all fluff and no substance or concrete evidence of anything! They're just saying how great it is and how popular it is going to be without even explaining what the hell it is or exactly what need it is supposed to fill! And what exactly is the purpose of the application? To make privacy fool proof or to take mobile applications to the next level? BTW what exactly is the 'next level' in mobile applications? And what exactly are we dragging and dropping?! It's bogus! No doubt! There are too many holes in this story! I don't care what snake oil anyone tries to sell me – privacy on the internet will never be 100% fool proof.
"Those who have tried it , just can’t stop gushing about it." Most hilarious thing I've ever heard! Who says that? The New York Times?!? The Wall Street Journal?!? Ebert and Roeper?!? LOL!
Comment by Facebook User — February 25, 2010 @ 12:20 pm
Sounds almost like a press release from http://clientsfromhell.tumblr.com/
I have done web design for years, and I'll tell you almost every one of my clients has told me their idea is that good. Potential-speak is always bloated, but people with ideas always think they're the greatest.
Comment by Jeff Goebel — February 25, 2010 @ 12:23 pm
One thing they sure did right: they got coverage on a pretty large website about facebook… which is not always easy, even when you do have a good application to talk about.
So well played to them. And I don't see how you determine they are serious. it's obvious they're just playing, why wouldn't they mention their name if they were actually serious? It doesn't make sense, when you think you have uncovered the next big thing, you don't hide, you take credit!
Comment by greg — February 25, 2010 @ 1:03 pm
by the way, I'd be curious to know from which feed you got this, 'cause the answer is most certainly there…
Comment by greg — February 25, 2010 @ 1:05 pm
It doesn't matter what app they create, Facebook can't replace twitter because they have a fundamental difference in the friendship model. Facebook requires mutual friendship, while twitter is one-way. That's why they both have value and neither is capable of killing the other.
Comment by Michael — February 25, 2010 @ 2:18 pm
linkbait..
Comment by Andrew DuVal — February 25, 2010 @ 9:14 pm
from where can i do?
Comment by Dal Yangpang — February 25, 2010 @ 9:44 pm
maybe, just maybe this article is a "prank" with undertones pointing at the recent facebook patent award for the newsfeed?
Comment by James Wallace — February 25, 2010 @ 11:58 pm
The cat is out of the bag! MYF was just a metaphor for Facebook's patent on news feeds!
Comment by Raul Vaz Osorio — February 27, 2010 @ 3:09 am
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Comment by Wulung — March 16, 2010 @ 6:31 am