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PMB (Social Network spoilers)

Posted by David (aka David) Oct 18 '10, 10:23

That's something that was discussed a lot more in the book. Mezrich found Saverin's situation the most sympathetic and his book borders on being a puff piece for the guy. Keeping that in mind, the book emphasizes the idea that Saverin was Zuckerberg's sounding board in the first six months of Facebook and that he talked Zuckerberg down from the ledge on several bad ideas. The movie diminished that aspect of their relationship, which is something that fascinates me. I wonder if that part of the story has been questioned more since the book's publication.

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One other question (not a spoiler). I don't facebook, so I wonder how does it make money? Do they sell advertising on the site? - pmb Oct 18, 10:45 3
- 1) You should Facebook. Its utilitarian value is impressive. - David Oct 18, 10:52
- Ads and virtual goods. -- (link) - mara Oct 18, 10:47
- Sells advertising and demographic info. - Name Withheld By Request Oct 18, 10:46
I could see that. - pmb Oct 18, 10:43
does the book discuss Z's girlfriend? -- nm - Max Oct 18, 10:24 13
- His current one or the one from the movie? - David Oct 18, 10:27 12
  - The movie. My best friend's sister's boyfriend's brother's girlfriend heard from this guy who knows this kid who said she was complete fiction. -- nm - Max Oct 18, 10:31 5
    - "So what does that make us?" "Absolutely nothing!" -- nm - Qale Oct 18, 10:43
    - But it was on Facebook, so it must be true -- nm - amoxy Oct 18, 10:35
    - Max, the grown-ups are talking. -- nm - David Oct 18, 10:32 2
      - My geode must be acknowledged! -- nm - Max Oct 18, 10:32 1
        
        *jingles keys* -- nm - David Oct 18, 10:47
  - spoilers - Andie Oct 18, 10:29 5
    - Spoilers - David Oct 18, 10:30 3
      - spoilers - Andie Oct 18, 10:35 2
        
        Here's an Aaron Sorkin comment that directly addresses it. - David Oct 18, 10:46 1
        
        cool, thanks. -- nm - Andie Oct 18, 10:56
    - was = wasn't, in above msg -- nm - Andie Oct 18, 10:30

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