Simpy, the next stage in Social Bookmarking?

I found Simpy quite by accident when I was checking for inbound Google links to one of my domains and found a Simpy user had bookmarked the Web site in question. At first look Simpy looks like just another Del.icio.us clone but a closer look reveals some intriguing features.

For example, if you view my personal Simpy profile, you’ll notice that unlike Del.icio.us which immediately displays a list of a specific users most recently bookmarked Web sites, that Simpy instead presents a brief profile based on information that the user provides to Simpy; including the users name, join date, personal blog URL and a tag cloud of the user’s most frequently used tags.

Some of the additional features that make Simpy an excellent alternative to Del.icio.us is the one-click access to similar Web sites, the ability to have “private links” and the built-in mail system that allows you to quickly and easily send links to friends and family. Plus, Simpy also allows users to import their existing Del.icio.us bookmarks…a real time saver!

Written by Stan on October 14th, 2006 with no comments.
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MySpace and other Social Networking sites under attack.

Found this on Yahoo! News

On July 26, the U.S. House of Representatives approved legislation (HR 5319) requiring schools and libraries to block access to social networking, blogging and chat room sites. The bill was approved by a 410-15 vote despite being opposed by the American Library Association and the Information Technology Association of America.

This is yet another prime example of the United States government using fear in order to justify passing legislation that restricts the rights and freedoms of the populace (all in the name of the “Greater Good” of course!).
Please help fight this unnecessary piece of legislation by visiting Save Your Space.

Written by Stan on September 17th, 2006 with no comments.
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