Comments on: Facebook Sues Power.com

By: DF Marketing SEO

DF Marketing SEO — Fri, 16 Jan 2009 14:59:09 +0000

I am curious of the outcome!

By: Web Design Beach

Web Design Beach — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 14:27:35 +0000

Yes, indeed this will be interesting. Finally big names are fighting over their rights about content and materials. Until now the small ones couldn’t do much in that area but now we will see will this case make something that others could also learn from.

By: John

John — Tue, 13 Jan 2009 15:05:36 +0000

this would be an interesting case to watch about the end scenario. The power versus billionaire! John's last blog post..Busby SEO Test the hard way

By: Goran Web Design

Goran Web Design — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 11:32:31 +0000

A perfect showcase for how the laws of old don’t really cover the intricacies of the Internet.. I think this is more interesting as a study of how new developments on the Internet challenge preconceived “norms” then it is as a “who’s going to win” scenario

By: Atniz

Atniz — Fri, 09 Jan 2009 07:50:59 +0000

The world is changing so fast. I wonder what are the cases last 20 years ago is legal now. I don't know why Power.com used Facebook. Atniz's last blog post..Message To Work At Home Bloggers

By: R&B Love Songs

R&B Love Songs — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 14:36:05 +0000

I assume facebook’s ads aren’t shown using Power.com? Makes sense then that they wouldn’t be fans of the tool.

The problem is, Facebook wants you to use their api which is so limited.

By: Quilmes Verano

Quilmes Verano — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 20:16:03 +0000

Typical case of a sewee becoming a sewer. Oh, well!

By: Mikael

Mikael — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 19:42:05 +0000

I think it is a tough balance. On one side I can see why something should be done about the fact that it is becoming legit to use other people's content but on the other hand we have also seen some really innovative solutions that we've all benefited from. If Facebook wins it might result in fewer applications being developed. Mikael's last blog post..How to Find Affordable Pet Insurance for Dogs

By: Milo

Milo — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 17:33:04 +0000

just shows that facebook are feeling a little threatened.
though they have no reason to be

By: Utah SEO Pro

Utah SEO Pro — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 16:57:00 +0000

I'm sure it'll be settled out of court. Utah SEO Pro's last blog post..An Interview with Utah SEO Pro (Jordan Kasteler) by Martin Bowling

By: Nicole Price

Nicole Price — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 16:17:37 +0000

This had to happen and the timing could not be better. You are right in that what was considered spamming has got to be legitimate. This needs to be corrected and by who better? Nicole Price's last blog post..New Year Resolutions to Help You Save Money

By: Patrick

Patrick — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 13:53:20 +0000

It will be an interesting case. This could really put a halt on the Web 2.0 movement. The line between what is proprietary and could get really hazy if facebook wins this case. This could also get many other helpful web applications in serious trouble as well just for using public information. Patrick's last blog post..Shower Water and Energy Use Calculator

By: Jacques Seoman

Jacques Seoman — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 13:12:00 +0000

This is surely not what Power.com would have wished for. Why did they stray from facebook’s API? Please enlighten me as to the potential benefits they would’ve accrued from this action.

By: Shirley

Shirley — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 05:09:57 +0000

If facebook wins, this could set a very bad precedent. On the other hand, if they lose, then it limits certain rights that creators have with their websites and the information that they have collected... I will definitely be following this case. Shirley's last blog post..Perhaps You Shouldn’t Blog!

By: Silvia

Silvia — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 03:29:30 +0000

It is hard to predict the developing of the situation but I always try to figure out its going into positive direction.

By: Saad Kamal

Saad Kamal — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 03:19:22 +0000

"Power.com site is not at issue, but rather the fact that Power.com did not use Facebook’s public API. As of now Power.com has removed every mention of Facebook from its site." Facebook has a point there. But obviously rather than suing...they can go and do some sort of partnership for mutual benefit. Saad Kamal's last blog post..Google Timeline View in Action

By: Donace

Donace — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 22:13:52 +0000

It would be interesting to see how this would turn out for two main reasons; 1) the hopeful clarification of copyright law (which is muddled across border anyway). 2) to see the knock on effect on both companies in terms of growth. As mentioned in a later article I think that facebook is having record amount of growth and use. Should they encourage third party applications (via a more 'useful' API) or shut them down and sue their pants off in a show of strength. In regards of Power.com will they fall back onto the api? or leave it scraped? Donace's last blog post..Spam Attack