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> it'd be reimplemented almost instantly by Facebook

wait, how? It's not like there was/is a lot of ppl on IRC, just a handful, and it doesnt fit into their product (talking with strangers)




Clearly defined spec + order of magnitude funding difference + new market = ideal product cloning opportunity

As has been mentioned here, Facebook is running out of strangers to connect: future growth will depend on adding new types of users.




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