Mandela social network arrives

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Mandela social network launched

The website mandela.is allows users, called “citizens”, to connect, share inspirational thoughts, photos and articles in an effort to emulate the apartheid icon’s positive impact on the world.

 

[RazedInBlack]

No thanks!!!!

 

[Hamster]

 

[OGroteKoning]

:facepalm:
Really? ... and ... No!

 

[PhireSide]

 

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He has spent over two months in hospital for a critical lung infection and is on life support machines.

“We only celebrate our icons, our leaders when they have passed away,” Ndaba told AFP.

“We came together as a family and said ‘guys, let’s not wait until he is dead, let us start the celebration now (while) he is still moving, talking, communicating,’” said Ndaba.

– ‘It’s not about the money’ –

Eventually they plan to generate money from the site, pledging part of the revenues to their non-profit Africa Rising Foundation, a project to promote the continent’s image through the arts.

“This is a business like any other business,” said Ndaba, though he insists the priority is “to create a platform that is credible, respectable and enjoyable by users.”

“It’s not about the money, but to make the people understand who is Nelson Mandela and give back to their communities,” he said.

I don’t even have to say anything.

 

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[Hamster]

OK, so I registered and had a look around. Seems to be a cross between Facebook and Twitter. Not too bad.

The only real issue here is maybe the "theme" (which sets it apart from the other social networks) and the fact that it is yet ANOTHER social network.