The Diaspora effect

"Diaspora" is a perfect example of bringing a simple word out of the dictionary into limelight, and the way it has been done is absolutely remarkable. Remarkable because no body knew about it, not even the Diaspora guys probably.

If you have already visited the link above, you would be knowing what I am talking about, else hear it from me. I am talking about the new wave in the world of social networking which is supposed to replace an existing czar, "Facebook". This wave is called Diaspora.

Now this is the most interesting bit about Diaspora. The bit that it will replace "Facebook". To me it sounds like someone is out there to replace Google. Although comparing Facebook to Google is not fair at all, its somewhere justified considering the mammoth size of FB in its own domain (and that too after FB outsmarted Google in number of hits during a week, few days before).

I am not at all skeptical about Diaspora's capacity to outsmart FB but why has it started so early in the day! Where and how did this comparison start? Its so good to hear that so many people are ready to fund a startup and Diaspora is raising a big money, but isn't it too big an expectation from a toddler! Yes, toddler. Even Google, FB and Twitter have been a toddler and everyone has had their own share of problems, be it security or be it the UI. And fortunately everyone has had their own share of time to improve and become popular with time. But when it comes to Diaspora, it looks like no one is ready to give it time. Everyone is looking at it, as if on the very first day it will come and sweep FB away. Think about it honestly, it is not possible. At least IMHO its not possible. And god forbid, if this happens and Diaspora's already famous security is breached and it fails to impress people with its abilities, no one is going to turn their face towards it again.

Every human being goes through such situation where he/she does not want people around while making mistakes, let alone the startups. Consider wannabe singers. What happens if someone suddenly organizes their live concert in London's O2 without letting them practice. The situation is same here. Diaspora is being put on a stage to perform without being given enough opportunity to practice and make its own share of  mistakes. To me, its only a bumpy ride which results in higher jumps. If the ride is too smooth from very first day, the speed might slow down.

But I still hope the best for Diaspora's success. Looking forward to it.