When is exclusivity okay?


	When is exclusivity okay?

innonate

9-20-2007 10:18 AM

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innonate says:

Here's a clip from the NYTimes' blog.

I think gated social networks have their purpose, when they serve a purpose.

The exclusivity for exclusivity's sake sites are lame, along with their offline counterparts. But, if there's a reason to be private, like TheFunded, for instance, then I say rock on.

Thoughts? When do you think exclusivity is okay?

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