Your post is a valid. Google’s new OpenSocial doesn’t answer the question, but adds a new one. Where do you guys go now? It’s worth noting that your exposure would most likely increase if you jumped on the band wagon early, as you said earlier. That leaves you with another question. Is that the right wagon to be jumping on? I believe all startups have that opportunity to pursue. Its all about timing and location, location, location. Google appears as a great boardwalk for new startups. I also believe it would create some better coverage than just a FBook app. It would allow a widjit for more than just one playing field.

In my perspective, the applications (within the social media atmosphere) only creates media/social props and buzz for the company. It’s then you use that coverage to push your more profitable avenues. People think, “Hey, who created this app? They really must know what they are doing. I wonder what else they got?” That smells like a warm lead to me.

Rick