Trading spaces.msn.com
By Adam Gaffin, NetworkWorld.com, 12/03/04
Jim Moore
tries out Microsoft's beta spaces.msn.com: He finds it has promise - and it supports RSS 2.0 -- but still lacks a lot of the widgets that make the competing Typepad and Blogger good services. He adds:
... The integration of identify services, i.e. Passport and Network, seems just a step away from the integration of social networking services. I note two odd little queries as part of the registration process that indicate that dating has been considered explicitly: First, in setting up one's blog you are asked to check a box as to whether your content on the blog is for "adults" and should have restricted promotion, or is appropriate for a general audience. Second, in setting up your profile you are asked it you would like to be sent "photos of singles in your area" by email. This is in addition to the ads for ads Match.com that show almost continuously as you navigate Microsoft Network.
The integration of services also creates certain dependencies. For example, one must sign up for Passport in order to get a blog, and one must use MSN in order to have a personal profile. Neither of these seems too restrictive. However, one also needs to be logged into Passport to post comments. This seems awfully restrictive. ...
Xeni Jardin, however, notes that the service comes with a built-in nanny:
it won't let you use certain words and phrases in your posts (note: Her post is replete with the words she tried to use).
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