My point - I've hardly ever used any of the functions in del.icio.us and never needed to read directions - I simply love the fact that I can use a button on my browser, post a link, tag it, and be able to find it again no matter what machine I'm on.
I think del.icio.us was reviewed by PC Mag against an ideal social networking site that is years down the road. The social benefits won't kick in until a mainstream audience participates on a regular basis The review failed to recognize how practical del.icio.us is now, and how easy it is to use for a person who simply wants to store links.
To this end, has there been any consideration to launching a version focused on the mainstream user featuring a simple, clean design for the purpose of storing and tagging a person's links while downplaying the networking aspect (maybe locating advanced features in their own 'test' section that anyone can go to as they become more comfortable using the site)?
In this way, del.icio.us could continue to be developed and tweaked. Features could then be released to the more public end of the site as they are proven. And all the while volume will build, which will be needed to tap the collective.
I know this is late in coming in online time, but if I was going to comment I wanted to give it some thought and having seen Scott's recent remarks - I could hardly do worse in offending anyone.
Keep writing and I'll sit back for another few months and read,
RNasantz
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