Comments on: On Facebook, Girls And Boys Just Want To Have Fun http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/05/02/on-facebook-girls-and-boys-just-want-to-have-fun/ Startup and Technology News Thu, 26 Nov 2009 17:12:06 -0800 hourly 1 By: La guerre des talents : le web2.0 un outil de recrutement et de rétention « iStockCV’s blog http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/05/02/on-facebook-girls-and-boys-just-want-to-have-fun/comment-page-1/#comment-2579506 La guerre des talents : le web2.0 un outil de recrutement et de rétention « iStockCV’s blog Mon, 29 Dec 2008 13:24:17 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/05/02/on-facebook-girls-and-boys-just-want-to-have-fun/#comment-2579506 [...] Schonfeld, journaliste pour le très célère blog américain Techcrunch, écrivait en mai dernier “On Facebook, Girls And Boys Just Want To Have Fun”. En effet, les activités les moins populaires sur Facebook sont liées au [...] [...] Schonfeld, journaliste pour le très célère blog américain Techcrunch, écrivait en mai dernier “On Facebook, Girls And Boys Just Want To Have Fun”. En effet, les activités les moins populaires sur Facebook sont liées au [...]

]]> By: العاب فلاش http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/05/02/on-facebook-girls-and-boys-just-want-to-have-fun/comment-page-1/#comment-2329598 العاب فلاش Tue, 27 May 2008 00:47:57 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/05/02/on-facebook-girls-and-boys-just-want-to-have-fun/#comment-2329598 Nokia Conversations Blog Nokia’ s Conversation Blog has launched an extended discussion on its myriad US service problems. I’ m happy to report that there has been some progress (small, but real) from Nokia in terms of addressing it US service problems, which I’ ve written about extensively. First, here’ s their most concrete step forward so far: Today, Nokia announced that the long- awaited firmware update for the US N95- 3 should be available by early June. Note that this does not mean Nokia has improved... Nokia Conversations Blog Nokia’ s Conversation Blog has launched an extended discussion on its myriad US service problems. I’ m happy to report that there has been some progress (small, but real) from Nokia in terms of addressing it US service problems, which I’ ve written about extensively. First, here’ s their most concrete step forward so far: Today, Nokia announced that the long- awaited firmware update for the US N95- 3 should be available by early June. Note that this does not mean Nokia has improved…

]]> By: On Shayan's Mind http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/05/02/on-facebook-girls-and-boys-just-want-to-have-fun/comment-page-1/#comment-2305886 On Shayan's Mind Sun, 18 May 2008 11:16:16 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/05/02/on-facebook-girls-and-boys-just-want-to-have-fun/#comment-2305886 <strong>Facebook Apps, Another Perspective...</strong> If you are following social media development, then you probably have seen or heard of the O’Reilly Research analysis published here and analyzed here (among many other places). Ben Lorica’s post on Radar provides a very interesting glimpse... Facebook Apps, Another Perspective…

If you are following social media development, then you probably have seen or heard of the O’Reilly Research analysis published here and analyzed here (among many other places). Ben Lorica’s post on Radar provides a very interesting glimpse…

]]> By: Is Facebook the Database of Un-intentions? « Specific Marketing http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/05/02/on-facebook-girls-and-boys-just-want-to-have-fun/comment-page-1/#comment-2291550 Is Facebook the Database of Un-intentions? « Specific Marketing Mon, 12 May 2008 15:26:41 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/05/02/on-facebook-girls-and-boys-just-want-to-have-fun/#comment-2291550 [...] have a look at Facebook by comparison. As reported by TechCrunch, FlowingData ran an interesting article a few days ago, which showed the sort of applications that [...] [...] have a look at Facebook by comparison. As reported by TechCrunch, FlowingData ran an interesting article a few days ago, which showed the sort of applications that [...]

]]> By: nolird http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/05/02/on-facebook-girls-and-boys-just-want-to-have-fun/comment-page-1/#comment-2282965 nolird Thu, 08 May 2008 08:05:35 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/05/02/on-facebook-girls-and-boys-just-want-to-have-fun/#comment-2282965 hi hi

]]> By: Nullset http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/05/02/on-facebook-girls-and-boys-just-want-to-have-fun/comment-page-1/#comment-2281404 Nullset Wed, 07 May 2008 17:48:20 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/05/02/on-facebook-girls-and-boys-just-want-to-have-fun/#comment-2281404 <strong>Emergence and Adoption...</strong> But what happens if early adopters create a usage model that isn't useful for anyone else, essentially creating a ghetto of Twitterati and a majority public who find the tool useless?... Emergence and Adoption…

But what happens if early adopters create a usage model that isn’t useful for anyone else, essentially creating a ghetto of Twitterati and a majority public who find the tool useless?…

]]> By: Stephanie http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/05/02/on-facebook-girls-and-boys-just-want-to-have-fun/comment-page-1/#comment-2262382 Stephanie Sun, 04 May 2008 15:38:19 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/05/02/on-facebook-girls-and-boys-just-want-to-have-fun/#comment-2262382 Two things: 1) As was mentioned above, what is the actual demand/usuage. Should we assume that they map to the "type" of applications being developed. 2) I agree completely with Suraj Singh above on what the real power of social networking should be. I'd love to know what lifestyle and relationship functionality people would find most compelling in a social network that is geared towards an older audience that has real life issues to deal with and not as much time for dumb fun. Any thoughts would be very appreciated, either hear or feel free to email me (am I allowed to do this?) at stephaniesarka@yahoo.com Two things:
1) As was mentioned above, what is the actual demand/usuage. Should we assume that they map to the “type” of applications being developed.
2) I agree completely with Suraj Singh above on what the real power of social networking should be. I’d love to know what lifestyle and relationship functionality people would find most compelling in a social network that is geared towards an older audience that has real life issues to deal with and not as much time for dumb fun. Any thoughts would be very appreciated, either hear or feel free to email me (am I allowed to do this?) at stephaniesarka@yahoo.com

]]> By: David http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/05/02/on-facebook-girls-and-boys-just-want-to-have-fun/comment-page-1/#comment-2253069 David Sat, 03 May 2008 01:09:00 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/05/02/on-facebook-girls-and-boys-just-want-to-have-fun/#comment-2253069 I think this illustrates what the gaming industry has already figured out--that playing games online with your friends is fun. There is an entire emerging category of applications being developed to enable just that--having fun with friends while online. To learn more, check out the Social Gaming Summit (http://www.socialgamingsummit.com) in San Francisco on June 13th. I think this illustrates what the gaming industry has already figured out–that playing games online with your friends is fun. There is an entire emerging category of applications being developed to enable just that–having fun with friends while online. To learn more, check out the Social Gaming Summit (http://www.soci...amingsummit.com) in San Francisco on June 13th.

]]> By: Ryan Merket http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/05/02/on-facebook-girls-and-boys-just-want-to-have-fun/comment-page-1/#comment-2252967 Ryan Merket Sat, 03 May 2008 00:43:56 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/05/02/on-facebook-girls-and-boys-just-want-to-have-fun/#comment-2252967 @29 - Chris is DEAD ON. This is not news, just something taken out of context. @29 – Chris is DEAD ON. This is not news, just something taken out of context.

]]> By: News flash: Facebook is for fun! » mathewingram.com/work | http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/05/02/on-facebook-girls-and-boys-just-want-to-have-fun/comment-page-1/#comment-2252347 News flash: Facebook is for fun! » mathewingram.com/work | Fri, 02 May 2008 22:00:13 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/05/02/on-facebook-girls-and-boys-just-want-to-have-fun/#comment-2252347 [...] know that this is supposed to show that Facebook is primarily a giant playground for overgrown toddlers, and therefore either a) a big joke, and/or b) not a real business, and/or c) not worth anything [...] [...] know that this is supposed to show that Facebook is primarily a giant playground for overgrown toddlers, and therefore either a) a big joke, and/or b) not a real business, and/or c) not worth anything [...]

]]> By: Bill Snyder http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/05/02/on-facebook-girls-and-boys-just-want-to-have-fun/comment-page-1/#comment-2252172 Bill Snyder Fri, 02 May 2008 21:23:51 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/05/02/on-facebook-girls-and-boys-just-want-to-have-fun/#comment-2252172 I would be careful how you read this. It's implied that the types of apps developed correlate to the demand. This may be the case, but it's also worth noting that creating a silly, stupid app takes a lot less resources than creating something that is useful. I would be careful how you read this. It’s implied that the types of apps developed correlate to the demand. This may be the case, but it’s also worth noting that creating a silly, stupid app takes a lot less resources than creating something that is useful.

]]> By: Limodou http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/05/02/on-facebook-girls-and-boys-just-want-to-have-fun/comment-page-1/#comment-2251843 Limodou Fri, 02 May 2008 20:13:14 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/05/02/on-facebook-girls-and-boys-just-want-to-have-fun/#comment-2251843 I like business application in facebook. I like business application in facebook.

]]> By: Chris http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/05/02/on-facebook-girls-and-boys-just-want-to-have-fun/comment-page-1/#comment-2251380 Chris Fri, 02 May 2008 18:37:59 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/05/02/on-facebook-girls-and-boys-just-want-to-have-fun/#comment-2251380 Every statistic needs to be taken with a grain of salt. Although "Just for Fun" has the highest total, it doesn't necessarily mean the sum of those apps has the most users. Of the 23,000 Facebook apps, probably 50% are dead or get less than 100 users per day. A better way to measure which categories are popular is to go through Adonomics.com, sort by daily actives, then categorize each app and sum up totals. And in case people don't know, the categorization of apps ("Just for Fun", "Dating", etc.) is done by developers, not by Facebook. Developers are asked to choose two categories among a list of 20 provided by Facebook. Developers often choose category X and "Just for Fun". Category X is usually more specific like (Dating, Gaming), where "Just for Fun" really means nothing. Its in the eye of the beholder. I agree with the article's statement that the "No.1 activity on Facebook is goofing off", but most Internet usage is goofing off. So that's not a revelation. Reading the news at work is goofing off. Watching YouTube videos is goofing off. Checking your email every 30 minutes, because you don't want to do real work, is goofing off. Reading TechCrunch at work is goofing off. Every statistic needs to be taken with a grain of salt. Although “Just for Fun” has the highest total, it doesn’t necessarily mean the sum of those apps has the most users. Of the 23,000 Facebook apps, probably 50% are dead or get less than 100 users per day. A better way to measure which categories are popular is to go through Adonomics.com, sort by daily actives, then categorize each app and sum up totals.

And in case people don’t know, the categorization of apps (”Just for Fun”, “Dating”, etc.) is done by developers, not by Facebook. Developers are asked to choose two categories among a list of 20 provided by Facebook. Developers often choose category X and “Just for Fun”. Category X is usually more specific like (Dating, Gaming), where “Just for Fun” really means nothing. Its in the eye of the beholder.

I agree with the article’s statement that the “No.1 activity on Facebook is goofing off”, but most Internet usage is goofing off. So that’s not a revelation. Reading the news at work is goofing off. Watching YouTube videos is goofing off. Checking your email every 30 minutes, because you don’t want to do real work, is goofing off. Reading TechCrunch at work is goofing off.

]]> By: emma http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/05/02/on-facebook-girls-and-boys-just-want-to-have-fun/comment-page-1/#comment-2251305 emma Fri, 02 May 2008 18:22:17 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/05/02/on-facebook-girls-and-boys-just-want-to-have-fun/#comment-2251305 i am okay with young people having accounts (out of college), sad is when you see the older generation waisting time creating these. what are they thinking? i am okay with young people having accounts (out of college), sad is when you see the older generation waisting time creating these. what are they thinking?

]]> By: kevin gao http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/05/02/on-facebook-girls-and-boys-just-want-to-have-fun/comment-page-1/#comment-2251255 kevin gao Fri, 02 May 2008 18:14:36 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/05/02/on-facebook-girls-and-boys-just-want-to-have-fun/#comment-2251255 its interesting that some of the more seriously monetizable categories - e.g., travel, food, business are so low. not surprising, but i guess they have room to move up its interesting that some of the more seriously monetizable categories – e.g., travel, food, business are so low. not surprising, but i guess they have room to move up

]]> By: david bowie http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/05/02/on-facebook-girls-and-boys-just-want-to-have-fun/comment-page-1/#comment-2251216 david bowie Fri, 02 May 2008 18:06:28 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/05/02/on-facebook-girls-and-boys-just-want-to-have-fun/#comment-2251216 yah yah

]]> By: funfmal http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/05/02/on-facebook-girls-and-boys-just-want-to-have-fun/comment-page-1/#comment-2251207 funfmal Fri, 02 May 2008 18:04:45 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/05/02/on-facebook-girls-and-boys-just-want-to-have-fun/#comment-2251207 "just for fun" = "other" FB allows you to categorize apps under a number of different categories. The distribution is mathematically flawed, but probably true nonetheless. f* “just for fun” = “other”

FB allows you to categorize apps under a number of different categories.

The distribution is mathematically flawed, but probably true nonetheless.

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]]> By: Jim M http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/05/02/on-facebook-girls-and-boys-just-want-to-have-fun/comment-page-1/#comment-2251166 Jim M Fri, 02 May 2008 17:56:07 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/05/02/on-facebook-girls-and-boys-just-want-to-have-fun/#comment-2251166 At least someone out there is having fun..I'm working all day :) Our Facebook apps had different demographic usage in terms of men/women. But I'm with snyggast. I'm moving our apps into "Just for Fun". At least someone out there is having fun..I’m working all day :) Our Facebook apps had different demographic usage in terms of men/women. But I’m with snyggast. I’m moving our apps into “Just for Fun”.

]]> By: j@CorePage http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/05/02/on-facebook-girls-and-boys-just-want-to-have-fun/comment-page-1/#comment-2251154 j@CorePage Fri, 02 May 2008 17:54:03 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/05/02/on-facebook-girls-and-boys-just-want-to-have-fun/#comment-2251154 I'm curious... Can anyone share any success they've had in using it for business? Do you think once this generation graduates the business use will increase? Love to hear from you! _j community creator CorePage | Know more. Sell faster. I’m curious…

Can anyone share any success they’ve had in using it for business?

Do you think once this generation graduates the business use will increase?
Love to hear from you!

_j
community creator
CorePage | Know more. Sell faster.

]]> By: YDRIVE http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/05/02/on-facebook-girls-and-boys-just-want-to-have-fun/comment-page-1/#comment-2251127 YDRIVE Fri, 02 May 2008 17:48:16 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/05/02/on-facebook-girls-and-boys-just-want-to-have-fun/#comment-2251127 Interesting that, "file sharing" did make it into a category... :-D Interesting that, “file sharing” did make it into a category… :-D

]]> By: David http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/05/02/on-facebook-girls-and-boys-just-want-to-have-fun/comment-page-1/#comment-2251074 David Fri, 02 May 2008 17:38:55 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/05/02/on-facebook-girls-and-boys-just-want-to-have-fun/#comment-2251074 I don't know why everyone's so surprised at this. Facebook's first adopters were college kids. It was built for college kids to have fun...so I guess its just natural the blogosphere is confused when they see these numbers... I wrote about this months ago: http://imbuildingsomethinghere.com/?p=123 I don’t know why everyone’s so surprised at this. Facebook’s first adopters were college kids. It was built for college kids to have fun…so I guess its just natural the blogosphere is confused when they see these numbers…

I wrote about this months ago:
http://imbuildi...here.com/?p=123

]]> By: snyggast http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/05/02/on-facebook-girls-and-boys-just-want-to-have-fun/comment-page-1/#comment-2251064 snyggast Fri, 02 May 2008 17:36:25 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/05/02/on-facebook-girls-and-boys-just-want-to-have-fun/#comment-2251064 cool i guess i'll list my gaming app under "just for fun." cool i guess i’ll list my gaming app under “just for fun.”

]]> By: Cindy Szponder http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/05/02/on-facebook-girls-and-boys-just-want-to-have-fun/comment-page-1/#comment-2251043 Cindy Szponder Fri, 02 May 2008 17:32:45 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/05/02/on-facebook-girls-and-boys-just-want-to-have-fun/#comment-2251043 Hmmm. Networking didn't even make the list, so I can see why so many favor Facebook and LinkedIn instead. It also follows that it would be a great site for those creating games, interested in gaming, etc. Hmmm. Networking didn’t even make the list, so I can see why so many favor Facebook and LinkedIn instead. It also follows that it would be a great site for those creating games, interested in gaming, etc.

]]> By: Fabian Schonholz http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/05/02/on-facebook-girls-and-boys-just-want-to-have-fun/comment-page-1/#comment-2251019 Fabian Schonholz Fri, 02 May 2008 17:28:57 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/05/02/on-facebook-girls-and-boys-just-want-to-have-fun/#comment-2251019 And this is a surprise because and news because? I have long argue that the real value of social networks is utility applications and not toys. As long as toys prevail the real value will not be achieved. Do not get me wrong, I think toys should also be part of the equation, but a small part. http://www.fabianschonholz.com/2007/09/26/i-do-not-get-facebook/ And this is a surprise because and news because? I have long argue that the real value of social networks is utility applications and not toys. As long as toys prevail the real value will not be achieved. Do not get me wrong, I think toys should also be part of the equation, but a small part.

http://www.fabi...t-get-facebook/

]]> By: Scott http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/05/02/on-facebook-girls-and-boys-just-want-to-have-fun/comment-page-1/#comment-2250996 Scott Fri, 02 May 2008 17:24:14 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/05/02/on-facebook-girls-and-boys-just-want-to-have-fun/#comment-2250996 I think this is more of an indication of low hanging fruit. Making true productive applications is hard, making zombies and werewolves is a weekend project. To provide a better breakdown, I think it would be best to analyze usage, not just number of apps. Plenty of those just for fun apps probably don't even work or are clones as people play around with the platform. I think this is more of an indication of low hanging fruit. Making true productive applications is hard, making zombies and werewolves is a weekend project. To provide a better breakdown, I think it would be best to analyze usage, not just number of apps. Plenty of those just for fun apps probably don’t even work or are clones as people play around with the platform.

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