300 Million user may not be enough

I'm sure many have now all heard about the recent milestones for Facebook, one of the head honchos in social media. 300 million users--Impressive! Especially how they reported 250 million only a few short months ago. Not to mention that they are now finally beginning to turn a profit. But is that enough? Is all really well in Wonderland? Or does it appear as a duck in a pond, calmly sitting on the surface while its legs kick in a frenzy beneath the water to keep it afloat. Now I'm not suggesting that the downfall of Facebook is upon us, or anything close to that really. But there was an interesting article in a recent issue of the New York Times concerning some changes taking place. Apparently Twitter has made some interesting changes to the entire dynamic that is social media, and Facebook hasn't let them go unnoticed. In fact, they have even made several changes to more closely resemble their mini-blog counterpart. New York Times Article A few people, on behalf of Facebook, have downplayed the changes, suggesting that the changes simply came as a result of following trends and demands of users. But if you ask me, they're scared. Looks like the small peasant uprising is beginning to make a stir in the King's court. Twitter is the new fad. Joining Facebook has become a thing of the past. Everybody who is anybody in this world is already a user. But many people with Twitter accounts can be considered cutting edge. Just listen to what people are saying around you, and you'll notice the puzzling inquiries, "So you're on Twitter? What is it exactly?" It sparks a buzz. It creates headlines. And Facebook doesn't like the attention going elsewhere. Maybe Facebook got in over their heads. Maybe they created too many options. No matter how you look at it, Twitter is simple, and Facebook is jealous that people somehow keep buying into it. So they mimic the competitor and copy their success. After all, anything you can do, I can do better, right?. Well, let's see. Because when all is said and done, the users will decide. Their success is ultimately in the hands of the consumer. And when videos like this start popping up on the internet, you might look to make a few changes as well. So do you blame them? I'll admit I am just as much a Facebook user as the next person. I'm just glad I'm not the one calling the shots.