There is already another app for that

Mr Zuckerberg, this is the other Mark.

What did you think you were creating when you first developed Facebook? I saw the “Social Network”, but I was told it was not true. I am glad you did not steal the Facebook from the Winklevoss twins because that would sour all of those young entrepreneurs out there who thought you were the perfect example of the American Dream. Did you ever graduate? I think people should graduate. I did like your recommended book list from last year. I guess that is a different way to educate yourself. It must be difficult to find time to read with all of the other things you must do. If you need any suggestions for more books, just let me know.

Some people call those of who read a book or two elite. They don’t mean it in a good way. What is up with that? There are ways to get help if you cannot read. I am thinking with all of your money you would even be willing to find a way to help those who struggle with reading. Just a thought. I know you like to be helpful. Maybe audio books would help. You can sometimes get them at your local library if you cannot buy them yourself. What do you think? Did you listen to any of the books on your list? I know getting through a book takes more time, but some people like to listen when they drive. I suppose you don’t have to drive.

I have tried your social service several times and I am having trouble sticking with it. Perhaps you like it just like it is because you evidently have attracted many users. I have one idea I think would help and would allow you to keep those people who like it just the way it is now.

My main issue with your product is that most people really don’t have to think much to add content. Getting people to think is very important to me. Since you take the time to read many books, I conclude it is also important to you. I think it is great that people post pictures for grandma and grandpa. I am one of these people myself and from time to time I like looking at pictures. I get to see my grandkids in person so this service is not nearly as important to me it is to other grandparents. I enjoy a great quote from time to time, but I would still rather have people come up with something interesting themselves.

It is the political stuff I find most annoying. I would really like to talk to people about their political opinions. This is likely a time in our history when this is very important. I think other people have some very crazy and misguided ideas and I would like to discuss our differences of opinion. However, I first want to be certain those other folks have actually thought about what they claim. I cannot be certain because they seldom say much themselves. They mostly just forward things that others have said. This is too easy. If you want to take a stand, you should have to at least explain your position.

Mr Zuckerberg, there is already an app for those with little to say. Twitter is great for forwarding pithy sayings and providing links to the comments or web sites of others. I know that Twitter kind of has the “what that person said” market cornered, but I have faith in your ability to compete. I know you and your minions are gifted programmers so here is my suggestion. Create a feed based on whether a contributor provides more than 140 characters of personal information. The short contributions could be your way to compete with Twitter. You could call it the – “what that person said” feed. The feed with more than 140 characters could be called “my contribution”.

Thanks in advance for considering my proposal. I know you always searching for new and more productive ideas. Congratulations on the success of your startup. Have a great holiday.

The other Mark

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