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I think that Patrick has raised important concerns about Web 2.0. In 
my opinion, some of the concepts of Web 2.0 are highly problematic to 
not only the curator but to many artists, writers and independent 
publishers who use the Internet for the distribution of their work. 
I hope someone will propose Web 3.0 where it combines that best of 
Web 1.0 and 2.0.

I see too many independent print publications closing shop and the 
Internet maybe the last place for the independent media/arts magazine 
to be able to continue to publish because of the high costs of print. 
I think there are advantages to consumer-driven content but there 
should be "islands" where people can visit, read and be 
intellectually stimulated. I am fearful that Web 2.0 may become a 
place for big business and where independent philosophical voices 
will be lost among senseless chatter.

As an independent curator/producer, I prefer the concept of the 
portal because it allows me to have control over the presentation of 
content that I am providing and for direction in the discourse that I 
am hoping to facilitate. However, with this all said, I believe that 
SpacePlace is an important project especially for Web curators to 
grapple with because it raises many issues that one needs to contend 
with in their own practice.

Best,
Seth Thompson

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Wigged Productions
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