The Nerd'ster is a purist, naked, and fully open, but other services don't have to be.
Spotify shouldn't sign and publish every play, Amazon shouldn't sign and publish every purchase or return, but they could offer opt-in functionality publish my recommendations, favorites, playlists, wish-list, etc.. using my identity.
Likes
private preference (Spotify, Pandora, YouTube...)
public endorsement (FacePosts, Yelp, Maps...)
ONE-OF-US.NET: I vouch for this person's humanity and name, promote his identity.
Internet Knows a Lot about me
email, phone, address, SS#,
browser history, purchase history, driving navigation history,
prescription meds, debt, collections, oh my..
Folks know different stuff about me:
I was on Corey's Grand Canyon trip
I roomed with John
I met Andrew in college
That's me! (and I'm unashamed)
Which me, which you?
Are you an aggreggate of your browsing history, navigation history, purchases, credit rating, etc...?
