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Johnstech

April 14, 2008

When users revolt

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When photo sharing site Flickr gave users the ability to upload short videos recently, more than 25,000 customers signed an online protest petition. They believe video will detract from the purity and simplicity of the photo site. The Flickr dust-up is another instance of user revolt, in which members of an Internet community rise up against some unwelcome change.

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