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An open alternative to Facebook will be launched on 15 September, the developers of the project have said.
Diaspora describes itself as a "privacy-aware, personally-controlled" social network.
The open-source project made headlines earlier this year when Facebook was forced to simplify its privacy settings, after they were criticised for being overly complex and confusing.
The project, developed by four US students, raised $200,000 (£140,000).
"We have Diaspora working, we like it, and it will be open-sourced on September 15th," the team wrote on their blog.
Originally posted by jokei
I like the idea of a "sharing" type page - but not of facebook.
Originally posted by Xiamara
I'm going to keep my eye on this, I have a facebook account and I now seriously regret it. It takes up too much time in my life, its not private, and Its been used unfairly against me.
Originally posted by gandhi
I will give this website a go when it comes out.
Originally posted by iamsupermanv2
But, in all seriousness, do you truly think this will not go the same way as facebook? I mean...facebook promised up and down that your info was 100% safe. So did myspace etc etc.
Originally posted by Silver Star
Whatever happened to 'Tinbook'?
The Facebook alternative for ATS - proposed by the admin a few months back.
Originally posted by iamsupermanv2
And a concern I have with it being open sourced...wouldn't that mean your average joe blow hacker could get to ones information easier? I'll admit, I do not fully understand what "open source" means, which is why I am asking.
Originally posted by boondock-saint
Do you have a link for it?
Originally posted by LadySkadi
reply to post by boondock-saint
It is in reference to this thread:
Facebook or Conspiracy book