Facebook-Zynga and the plain netizen

Due pre-IPO process is bringing discoveries of the intricate and close relationship between Zynga and Facebook. Platform developers, starting with Game-oriented ones, but actually anyone with basic deduction abilities, should consider their options. As others have plainspoken, it just appears that Zynga is getting such a special treatment at Facebook, others do not enjoy fair play.

This naturally should be a warning sign to us all. Facebook, the largest social network, at least for now, is not fully aware to the responsibilities that come with a great power (yes, I'm paraphrasing on Spiderman, being loyal to Snoopy's principle of quoting truth wherever I find it), or worse - it prefers interests over principles.

The re-emergence of an alternative, in Google+, is highly important in such a reality, but it is not enough. Google+ should make clear that it will keep a neutral playing ground. Facebook should follow the same path. Otherwise, what promises the Global dream of an alternative to the Nation-State will turn out as just another playground for Corporations, in their ongoing search for larger gains.

I, for one, will not use any of Zynga products until such a change occurs. I urge you to act similarly.