Network Effects

The cluster focuses on discussions about the strength and impact of network effects in social platforms like Facebook, explaining user lock-in, barriers to switching, and challenges for competitors.

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Sample Comments

01HNNWZ0MV43FF Nov 4, 2025 View on HN

It's network effect, same as Facebook

kibwen Oct 11, 2025 View on HN

Please read and understand https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Network_effect before commenting further.

The network effect is very strong.

annadane Aug 6, 2021 View on HN

Network effects are pretty big. Don't be dismissive.

EdwardDiego Jun 5, 2023 View on HN

Network effect is the biggest one IMO.

abirch Jul 31, 2022 View on HN

You're right about the network effect.

tkk23 Oct 11, 2022 View on HN

Have you considered the network effect? Users can't switch if there is no competitor with possible matches.

ausbah Nov 15, 2018 View on HN

Is this just not an network effects and lock-in?

mainstreem Oct 30, 2020 View on HN

There's a little something called "network effects" you should read up on

stcredzero Feb 25, 2013 View on HN

You're discounting network effects, there.