Ever heard of OpenID.net ... I recently learned about this concept about 4 or 5 months ago. In fact most people already have an openid.net account and don't already know it. OUR WHOLE class actually has OpenID accounts because blogger.com is an OpenID server. If you want some more information about this check out OpenID's website.What effects will the OpenID technology have on Social Media??
Well it is my prediction that OpenID will basically add a person ability to traverse through a variety of different social networks allowing them to reach and converse with a larger audience. I also think that this will allow people to create a real presence on the internet rather than just having a simple user name to a random site. With OpenID a user can basically create a legacy of their work, surfing, and ultimately their influence.
This is an awesome quote that verifies that OpenID will truly be able to used by anyone...
OpenID is not owned by anyone, nor should it be. Today, anyone can choose to be an OpenID user or an OpenID Provider for free without having to register or be approved by any organization. (http://openid.net)
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Interesting stuff. I'm always fascinated by how people want to manage their identity on the internet. OpenID unifies everything, and like you said, gives a person the ability to track their history and their influence. Certainly valuable, especially when creating a professional identity in the ether.
But it could also make those with more fractured identities who want to have more audience-specific presences wary. Especially when you consider that Imakemistakes.com is an OpenID site.
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