Amy Sample Ward

I think that all "Cause" related apllications should be open source and platform independent. Users should not ever be forced to be a member of a certain social network to give to a "Cause" related application. Should we not ask why a "Cause" application only works with one social network ? Should a "Cause" application be used to give any company a perceived competivie advantage ? In a way is not this a way to have a "Cause" related application become an exclusive of "Facebook" ? - Amy Sample Ward

"This report adds new insights to an ongoing debate about the extent of social isolation in America. A widely-reported 2006 study argued that since 1985 Americans have become more socially isolated, the size of their discussion networks has declined and the diversity of those people with whom they discuss important matters has decreased. In particular, the study found that Americans have fewer close ties to those from their neighborhoods and from voluntary associations." - Amy Sample Ward