Comments on: Facebook’s Attempt to Acquire Twitter = Fail Whale

By: Life Cycle of a Whale

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By: Michael Downs

Michael Downs — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 00:11:00 +0000

Assuming recent ‘08 revenue estimates of $260M are accurate, and assuming Swisher’s $15B “ask” valuation is accurate, Facebook is entering acquisition discussions asking for a 58x SALES multiple. The market (silly Google) is trading at 16x EARNINGS.

But, Facebook’s challenge goes beyond deal-making. While they can point to a ramping platform and improving feature set, Twitter is scaling one of social networking’s hottest features.

While Twitter is at some risk that Facebook will lure away top micro-bloggers or, more likely, marginalize the status update platform by aggregating all updates (see Facebook Connect), Facebook is at a much greater risk that users will stick with the addictive Twitter while neglecting static Facebook accounts.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Fri, 28 Nov 2008 06:14:00 +0000

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By: Martin

Martin — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 11:10:00 +0000

i dont think facebook needs twitter. facebook has already implemented twitter feature and it has been quite successful so far.

By: Albert Kaufman

Albert Kaufman — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 22:32:00 +0000

Fun post, thanks. I feel that Twitter being gobbled by Facebook would probably ruin it, but assume that the creators are ready to take the money and run to the Bahamas. I might, too. On the other hand, the possibilities for Twitter have not yet been realized, IMHO, could really be revolutionary, and already has been, so wish for it to get a chance to really grow to its full potential, or at least lets see where it goes for a little while longer. seems that when things get bought, they get luke-warmed.
Albert Kaufman | Albertideation | http://albertideation.com

By: Greeley's Ghost

Greeley's Ghost — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 20:07:00 +0000

Intriguing post, Brian. I’m no math major, but $500 million for $0 revenues doesn’t seem to net out. I think Facebook’s having a hard enough time monetizing its own world at the moment.
In addition, it’s not like Facebook would be acquiring new audience; it’s nearly 10 times larger than Twitter, and I’d guess the vast majority of those in Twitter nation are on Facebook.

We love ‘em both, but I don’t see the synergies there. I’m with Nick Mendoza and others: Keep them apart.

By: Nick Mendoza

Nick Mendoza — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 18:58:00 +0000

Thoughts in 140 characters or less … I’m a fan of WTF (World of Twitter/Facebook). Both pioneered a new form of expresssion (status updates/tweets); changing how we communicate.

By: Jeff

Jeff — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 18:43:00 +0000

Great post Brian!! I for one hope Facebook leaves Twitter alone.

Maybe I should call them about monetizing their site so they can stay independent and pure.