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		rahooligan on Sept 26, 2010 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: The sad truth about Facebook yeah they do very well. check out http://www.americaisretarded.com/. it is possible to make money without generating much value (like 'the situation' from jersey shore). facebook has a big market cap but imo it doesnt have much value.

spitfire on Sept 26, 2010 [–]

The term you're looking for is fad. Facebook, like the situation, is a fad. It'll pass.

Anyone remember myspace? orkut? friendster? These all blew up hugely, then people got bored or grew up.

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