The Cute Cat Theory
Joshua Foust on Mar 08 2008 at 4:52 pm | Filed under: Around the Web
“Based on my [experience founding Tripod], I’d offer the hypothesis that any sufficiently advanced read/write technology will get used for two purposes: pornography and activism. Porn is a weak test for the success of participatory media - it’s like tapping a mike and asking, “Is it on?” If you’re not getting porn in your system, it doesn’t work. Activism is a stronger test - if activists are using your tools, it’s a pretty good indication that your tools are useful and usable.”
—From Ethan Zuckerman’s ETech talk, which is worth reading in its entirety.
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