Comments on: Pownce: Social Networks aren’t Identity Networks

By: links for 2007-07-28

links for 2007-07-28 — Thu, 15 Nov 2007 19:30:28 +0000

[...] Pownce: Social Networks aren’t Identity Networks Chris Pirillo comments on how someone has used his name to set up a Pownce account and why that’s wrong. He also mentions why he prefers Twitter. (tags: powncetwittersocialnetworking) [...]

By: Michal Migurski

Michal Migurski — Sat, 11 Aug 2007 21:00:54 +0000

Wait ’til someone tells Darth Vader he has an impostor on Twitter.

By: links for 2007-08-03 « Kaigani’s Arbor Vitae

links for 2007-08-03 « Kaigani’s Arbor Vitae — Fri, 03 Aug 2007 00:45:06 +0000

[...] Pownce: Social Networks aren’t Identity Networks ~ Chris Pirillo (tags: identity openid socialnetwork) [...]

By: Luca Mondini - » Links 30.07.2007

Luca Mondini - » Links 30.07.2007 — Mon, 30 Jul 2007 16:51:11 +0000

[...] Pownce: Social Networks aren’t Identity Networks Ciò che è successo a Chris Prillo ci ricorda che i problemi legati alla identità online saranno sempre più frequenti, ora che i servizi di social web si moltiplicano. Personalmente, ho comiciato ad usare ClaimID, ma mi rendo conto che, come fa giustamente notare Jeremiah Owyang, si tratta di una soluzione un po’ troppo geeky. [...]

By: Managing Identity in a Web 2.0 World - Part 1: The Challenge

Managing Identity in a Web 2.0 World - Part 1: The Challenge — Mon, 30 Jul 2007 06:14:26 +0000

[...] More recently, noted blogger Chris Pirillo had his identity “kidnapped” on social networking site Pownce. [...]

By: Ronald Gerard

Ronald Gerard — Mon, 30 Jul 2007 02:53:35 +0000

Well, I’ve gotten some “interesting” friend requests, on a few of thes networks. SAME PIC, a LOT of differing names. A chance to INVENT an identity, more than expose 1, I Think.

By: Chris Messina

Chris Messina — Sat, 28 Jul 2007 19:01:24 +0000

I’d have to agree with Steven on this one. This is where OpenID becomes increasingly useful… and, if there is some way to indicate “authenticated” user accounts on these services, and [possibly] showing which URL was used to claim the account, people would have some sense as to the validity and source from which someone came.

Of course, supporting OpenID in your blog comments would also be a good step forward — you can even do so silently (that is, if someone uses an OpenID URL, you authenticate them; if not, the experience doesn’t change — that way, you’d know for sure that Chris Messina is leaving this comment — or at least the person who controls factoryjoe.com… and not some masquerading as him. ;)

By: Web Strategy by Jeremiah » Yet another reason why we need a single, trusted, and protected identity system

Sat, 28 Jul 2007 15:38:52 +0000

[...] Identity is becoming increasingly important as more social networks as more tools launch. Here’s a few examples Chris Pirillo’s identity was kidnapped on Pownce, individuals may have not realize it was really Chris, perhaps spilling personal information to this imposter. This is a bad situation for Chris and everyone else, as now he may be compelled to register to every single application to confirm and own his identity. [...]

By: Bob Aman

Bob Aman — Sat, 28 Jul 2007 14:58:27 +0000

Yeah, I’m really not a big fan of this whole “username as identity” thing. I wish more places would pick up OpenID. I’m planning on releasing a web games service soon that will most likely eschew usernames entirely in favor of OpenID.

By: Maria Langer, the Official Web Site* » links for 2007-07-28

Maria Langer, the Official Web Site* » links for 2007-07-28 — Sat, 28 Jul 2007 13:04:56 +0000

By: stephane

stephane — Sat, 28 Jul 2007 09:59:29 +0000

FYI, there is a start-up who is trying to tackle this problem : The Todeka Project http://www.todekaproject.com/

This is their pitch :
“The Todeka Project is a secure place where you can certify your real life identity, manage all your Digital Identity services without the need to remember all your personal information and from any device, and you’ll be able to decide which kind of information and to whom you want to provide it.”

I think they will have great uplift if they manage to do it right.

By: Mark Davidson

Mark Davidson — Sat, 28 Jul 2007 08:23:58 +0000

Hi Chris,

I think it’s flattering that someone is masquerading as you. You have I think it’s flattering that someone is masquerading as you. You have now joined the growing pantheon of web-pseudo celebrities. For example; William Shatner, Steve Jobs, and Borat.

If anything, you should have felt hurt that no one had impersonated you online yet. Really, this is a sign that you have arrived. You have been inducted into the hall of fame.

My feeling on Twitter is that in time, it will be on par with other technologies such as the telephone, IM, and email. It took me a while to understand that the site is more than overly self-important people deluding themselves into thinking the world is interested in knowing that they are currently eating a peanut butter and jelly sandwich.

The very first time I was invited to Twitter, all I saw on the Public timeline were 20 people talking about eating peanut butter and jelly sandwiches and I thought, “Who cares. Why is that important? Why does the person writing this think I care about what flavor gum they are chewing?”

Well, I care when those people, are people who I know. Those are my friends and acquaintances and I’m genuinely interested to know what they are up to and how their day is going.

After having actually used Twitter for a few weeks, I realize the genius of it. Even if all your friends work in their own individual home offices, you can still maintain a sense of connection. We are all busy, have short attention spans, and are lacking time… and yet everyone has time to write or read 140 characters. Twitter makes it easy to stay in touch and to stay connected.

Twitter’s got more pounce to the ounce (Much more).

By: Michael Pate

Michael Pate — Sat, 28 Jul 2007 02:08:55 +0000

That is why I am such a big fan of OpenID and MicroID. If Twitter and Pownce supported either, there would be pretty much no question of whether someone is who they say they are.

By: In Brief: Seems that the execs at PodTech weren’t so … » TechAddress

Sat, 28 Jul 2007 01:15:46 +0000

[...] Chris Pirillo, the tech pundit and conference organizer, doesn’t mind being exposed. But he does object to people stealing his identity, as some unknown user has done on Pownce, Kevin Rose’s file-sharing service. Pirillo says he hasn’t signed up on Pownce, and doesn’t know who’s using the username “chrispirillo” on Pownce. One thing Pirillo might want to look into: Someone has also signed up for Pownce with the login “lockergnome,” the name of Pirillo’s popular tech website. [...]

By: Daily Links for 07/27/07

Daily Links for 07/27/07 — Sat, 28 Jul 2007 00:39:15 +0000

[...] Pownce: Social Networks aren’t Identity Networks (tags: socialnetworks pirillo pownce) [...]