Do We Need an Open Protocol for Facebook?

These days we have again the discussion, about what is going on with Facebook. Mark Zuckerberg must explain his business model before a public committee.  Many people are puzzled and wondering what exactly is being done with their personal data. Again and again it is argued that one could not really leave Facebook as long there is no alternative platform. Mark Zuckerberg himself explains to the US Congress that he only want to bring people together. He want to open a way to allow people sharing there thoughts and ideas. OK, this is an honorable goal. But what in basic did we need to achieve such a goal? Continue reading “Do We Need an Open Protocol for Facebook?”