So this one comes from CNET News, specifically from Caroline McCarthy's article, "Is Foursquare's growth boxed in?" Now I've actually, tentatively, used Foursquare, although what you call a place isn't always what it might be registered as on the site.
It's definitely an interesting concept despite having very little to do with the game I remember playing as a kid. Anyway, interesting article:
"The Second Life way of life--owning a virtual home, spending real money furnishing it, socializing in a 3D fantasy world bursting with oddball characters who've reinvented themselves into whole new species with purple skin or the ability to fly--didn't prove to be what the Web wanted. And I'm not sure they all want to be earning "Douchebag" badges and stealing the mayorships of their local Chinese take-out restaurants either. If this remains the basis of Foursquare and its business model, which looks to use the same mechanics with advertisers and sponsors, its ultimate reach could be limited."
Follow the link below for the full article:
Is Foursquare's growth boxed in?
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