I disagree.
To Boyd's post, there's little "shared meritocratic ethos" in today's web; for example, I'm feeling a lot of heat around the idea of getting paid, e.g.
Izea andÂ
Twply, not to mention
Twitter phishing.
In contrast, Jon Burg gets straight to the point about why a complete shift of power to the people should and will not occur.
I wrote it before and I'll publish again - social media isn't socialism.
Socialism, from the
wikipedia definition, describes a situation with (1) collective ownership of means of production and distribution along with (2) an egalitarian distribution of wealth. Â
(2) You and I may share content freely, but not for others to take credit for our thoughts and ideas. Â If an individual consistently produces valuable content, that person should be rewarded, not ripped off. Â Plagiarizers redistribute "wealth" by stealing from owners and claiming value as their own.
Individuals need incentive to participate. Â Competition drives innovation. Â Cooperation helps sub-groups succeed together.
Did I stutter?