The Problem with Social Software

Nick Carr looks beyong our current social software bubble to the reasons it may not last:
“The crux of the problem is that, in most cases, social software is an extremely inefficient way for a person to get something done. The crowd may enjoy the product of other people’s inputs, but for the rather small group of individuals actually doing the work, it demands the investment of a lot of time for very little personal gain. It’s a fun diversion for a while – and then it turns into drudgery.”

Joshua Porter offers further thoughts.

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