We NEED competing platforms. People are so focused on Facebook, Twitter, etc., but there are other less known areas where there ARE NO alternatives.
For example: Ravelry is the ONLY place online for knitters, crocheters, and other fiber workers. It has ALL the patterns and yarn in its database along with a great platform setup for forums. There is NO competition. Based fiber people are adrift.
We NEED competing platforms. People are so focused on Facebook, Twitter, etc., but there are other less known areas where there ARE NO alternatives.
For example: Ravelry is the ONLY place online for knitters, crocheters, and other fiber workers. It has ALL the patterns and yarn in its database along with a great platform setup for forums. There is NO competition. Based fiber people are adrift.