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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?

Posted by pmb (aka pmb) Oct 18 '10, 10:45

How does it get a $25 billion market value. It seems reminiscent of the tech boom. I get the "value" of 500 million users. I just don't see how they capture the value. Again, I don't use it, so this may be pure ignorance on my part.

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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

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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?

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