I think 4SQ usage will wane as the consumer figures out there's little value in continuing using it. At first the game is intriguing but at some point it's just not worth doing anymore. It's great for business - but the question comes back to the network effect... Should you sink time in something unproven like this?

You are still using IE6 by default? Ouch.

it's probably spam

Chad - Can you shoot over some examples? I haven't had time to dig into the forums but I am very excited about the potential of the Roku being an open platform

Could you explain your question more? Thanks!

Agreed!

Thanks let me know what you want to see

Great points and something that definitely needs to be considered when thinking about this. I dont think the bait & switch model is good for users - and in some cases not for the company either.

Perfect example with the Experts Exchange model. There's nothing I hate more than searching for a programming related question and accidentally going to experts exchange.

If that day comes - count me in!

I also don't read many of Murdoch's publications unless a link crosses my path (which may or may not help prove his point) but I think the potential direction this takes the web as a whole is no good.

Great post! (nice to see you blogging again :)