Scott,

Fair enough. I suppose Twitter could go the same route as IRC. However, I doubt that is going to happen? Why? Because of all the third-party developers writing software to be used by Twitter enthusiasts. Apple is doing the same thing with all the folks writing software for the iPhone. I don't think the iPhone is going to become obsolete any time soon, either. It's been some time since I have used a transitor radio, but I bet they all still work.

Did you look at the video on social media Teddy Towncrier introduced to Ryze? That video provides amazing stats of the increasing popularity of the social media space and the decreasing interest in traditional media. But, do you think TV, radio and newspapers are going to go the way of the IRC? I don't think so. I think they are going to find a way to weave themselves cleverly into the social media fabric. The traditional media we find a way to collaborate with social media. Why? Because that's where the eyeballs are - and that is where the traditional media wants to be.

As for Poken, this company has used silly little toy images to introduce itself to the public. Think about this. Who would have ever thought you would associate a computer company with a piece of fruit with a bite taken out of it? But, we all know who that company is don't we? It's Apple Computer, Inc. Don't you see, Poken is using business mixer gatherings to spread it's message in a fun way. Once you get passed the fun of it, the virtual business card Poken creates is serious business.

A town hall or a Board of Supervisors meeting in California, sets aside 3 minutes for a person attending that meeting to provide "public comment." This is in accordance with the Brown Act of California. Well, that is more than adequate time to demonstrate how a Poken works - that's complete with the flash and the blinking of the Pokens once two touch those four-finger hands. All it takes is one person demonstrating two Pokens touching hands to create much-needed buzz in a community. The way a Poken works is actually its own commercial. Now, that's clever...and yes, I believe the public will buy into this Christmas Season. Stay tuned and watch the TV news. It has already happened with Twitter. Why not Pokens?

Lamar Morgan
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