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Evolving the Social Network

Posted by CmdrTaco on from the somebody-will-get-this-right-someday dept.

arantius writes "An article on BottomQuark points to a new development: Here's a story about a new start-up Huminity, referred to as the technology of the year. The software they produce combines instant messaging, chat, and social networking. After burning through over $30k of personal funds, the team has now raised millions for their company. We've heard about Friendster recently, but somehow this seems more interesting." Jamie adds: Social networking was in the news recently because this patent apparently covers much of it. It was bought for $700K by the two underdogs and may be used to beat up on Friendster. Don't worry, the guy who wrote Slashdot's friend-of-friend code doesn't think we're affected :)

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  1. ON TEH SPOKE!!~1 GET AWL UP ON IT!!!`11 by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Troll

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  2. That patent is illogical. by Thinkit3 · · Score: -1, Troll

    Because all patents are illogical.

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    -Libertarian secular transhumanist
  3. NAACP honors GNAA by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Troll

    NAACP honors GNAA

    Charlotte, NC (Reuters AP)
    November 12, 2003

    At an exclusive fried chicken and watermelon gala held this past Monday at North Carolina State University's Diversity Center, the Reverend Jessie Jackson delivered a powerful oration on behalf of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP), honoring the accomplishments and spirit of equality embodied by the Gay Nigger Association of America (GNAA).

    "The GNAA has paved the way for young gay men of color to express their homosexuality in a mutually supportive, nurturing atmosphere," said Jackson. "What started on Slashdot has truly become a national phenomenon, that transcends prior preconceptions of what it means to be a horny young nigger-faggot looking for a tender piece of that glistening, succulent ebony asshole."

    Also in attendance were CmdrTaco and Hemos, in full master/bitch BDSM leather-wear. Jackson ended his speech with the admonition that all in attendance masturbate furiously. They then proceeded to do so for a good half hour.

  4. In Soviet Russia... by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Troll

    Social Network evolves YOU!

  5. How Can The Network Evolve: +1, Patriotic by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Troll


    With despots installed as "President" and "President-Vice"?

    Patriotically yours,
    Kilgore Trout

  6. Re:More interesting than Trendster? by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Troll

    What do expect from a bunch of Jews? It WILL make money, it just won't be worth a fuck - kinda like movies, music and American politics. Fucking Jews fuck EVERYTHING up.