Quite recenltly, Facebook created controversy kicking out its user who was trying to extract his friends list for use in his other Social Networking site. Basically, Facebook was so trying to protect its vital information, the user generated content. I wrote a post on this during the turn of events here. With OpenSocial on the anvil, allowing data portability across its compliant websites, Facebook has been forced to make the move, it wouldn't have otherwise. But, obviously Facebook isn't going to get OpenSocialized.
So, a new alliance has been formed to provide data portability across the prominent Social Networking platforms. If successful, this would be the next big thing after the arrival of OpenSocial and Facebook. Eventhough, the alliance is just kicking up, participation of most big names in Social Networking domain seems to make the alliance relevant. Some of the big names have already jumped in: Facebook, Google(OpenSocial), LinkedIn and Plaxo.
Its still unclear on how the portability will be provided. But, certianly a big news for Social Networking app developers and websites operating in this space.
Dataportability.org has more info on the alliance.
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