Point – Counterpoint – Google Plus as a Ghost Town – Why bother if they kill it?
"But a social network isn’t a product; it’s a place. Like a bar or a club, a social network needs a critical mass of people to be successful—the more people it attracts, the more people it attracts. "
Google+ had a chance to compete with Facebook. Not anymore.
Shortly after Google launched its new social network in June, many companies—including several online magazines, Slate among them—attempted to create “brand profiles” on the service. The rush was a te…