In a previous post, I declared the site that likes to throw BOOKs at people's FACEs to be dead. Though that may be a premature statement, I think we've got a shot.
Just like Ubuntu has a Bug #1 that will be fixed in my lifetime, so will Diaspora (or something very similar to it) fix the current sorry state of centralized data collection.
Join Diaspora. Liberate Your Social Network
Diaspora is not done yet. In fact, it has only just begun. And, it needs us to help make it awesome, just like Ubuntu.
Want to join Diaspora and see what all the fuss is about? Send me an email: randall at executiv dot es and I'll send you an invitation. Easy stuff.
Ubuntu developers: I'd love to get rolling on tighter integration of social networks like Diaspora with Ubuntu. If this appeals to you too, please send me a note and let's start changing the world.
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Thanks everyone who already emailed me. You should all have your invites now and be enjoying Diaspora. Please remember to share the fun with your family and loved ones too. Diaspora thrives when everyone is there.