Facebook fatigue already? Get real
Mark Zuckerberg and new No. 2 Sheryl Sandberg
Newly appointed COO
There's a hilarious video now making the rounds on YouTube--"I'm getting bored of Facebook" set to the Billy Joel tune, "We didn't start the fire." (You knew it was only a matter of time, didn't you?)
All good fun and such, but does the satire reflect a real turning point in the service's popularity? Let's keep some perspective. Facebook's getting the same treatment dished out to every frontrunner--be it in technology, politics, or some other sphere. (How long before we start reading about Obama-mania morphing into Obama fatigue?) Anyway, former Goldman Sachs analyst turned blogger Michael Parekh doesn't think the malaise--if that's the right word--will last:
"Any near-term fatigue by some in all things Facebook may soon be reversed as Facebook and it's application partners gin up innovative ways for us to enjoy Facebook anew."
Parekh's a smart guy and his analysis of tech currents has always been sensible. Enjoy the video, but I wouldn't nail the coffin shut on the Facebook phenomenon just yet.
I've read a bunch of blogs where the authors contend the video is even a harbinger of the social network's coming demise. If they really believe that, I've got a bridge in Brooklyn I'd like to offer for sale. Cheap, too.
Charles Cooper has covered technology and business for more than 25 years. Before joining CNET News, he worked at the Associated Press, Computer & Software News, Computer Shopper, PC Week, and ZDNet. E-mail Charlie. 
- by mikeinkansas March 5, 2008 10:42 AM PST
- I'd love to see their usage stats and how individuals trend over time.
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(5 Comments)I've used Facebook and Myspace for quite a while. I've noticed that it's just not that interesting any more and a large number of my friends don't seem to use it that much any more.
It was fun while it lasted but I have better things to do with my time now.