RE http://bit.ly/d1RzHx [Diaspora] : @ssethi I don't think the tech is special, it doesn't even have to be.
It's not the tech that matters, its the application. If Diaspora could create an easy way for users ‘weave’ their own distributed social network where they control their own social media data. It could change the way we organize ourselves on the web. There are some requirements to be met though:
As indicated already, is it easy to understand, use and set-up? Not sure, but the fact that they have raised enough money of web users in less then two weeks tells me they have uncovered a strong user need. Maybe Diaspora won't be the winning system, but I predict someone will perfect this idea in the future so it can be used on a large scale.
Is it extendable to new forms of content? They say they are creating a plug-in architecture.
Does it have inherent value? With this I mean if the application can be used without pulling in content that was created externally. It's hard to imagine they won't create a means for users to create content 'native' to the system.
About the technology : Opera Unite comes to mind, but with a focus on secure sharing of social media content.
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