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Network effects could maybe be fought via regulation. Force the companies to let others participate in the networks.


Via open APIs? I like the idea. But then it puts the burden of development/cost on the bigger existing network. If you want to go this way then we should force APIs for all web services, not just social networks.


Network effects are valuable to users too. Are we sure we want to stifle them?


Are most users happy to be locked into a network? What are the positives?




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