A new smartphone social network, Path, arrives, but it has very little that’s social about it: sharing is very welcome, but – mind you – only within small circles of friends. A micro-social network with a personal focus.
Path is the new smartphone social network that, unlike all other social networks, does not allow for a large roster of friends (or supposed ones): on Path, only 50 contacts per person can be accepted. Therefore, one must be very selective in choosing the people with whom they wish to interact on Path.
Furthermore, it is not possible to import and disseminate content from other social networks. Not just selection, then, but exclusivity.
A social network for small elites? In fact, Path is a personal network. The intentions of creators Dave Morin (ex-Facebook and Apple) and Shawn Fanning (ex-Napster) are not to replace Facebook, but simply to offer a micro-social network, enriched primarily by photo sharing. So, goodbye to Facebook’s “Like” thumbs-up, goodbye to frills and pointless comments: Path presents itself as a network focused on substance.
Currently, Path is available for iPhone by downloading the dedicated application (for now, only in the United States); versions for BlackBerry and Android will be released shortly.
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