If it’s seemed quiet around here recently, it’s because I’ve been obsessed with both Twitter and Pownce. Both are nicely designed social networking sites with nice interfaces and the satisfaction of a captive audience ready and willing to be your “friend.” However, the big drawback is how these networks are closed pipes with impermeable barriers and a general lack of openness and portability. So, I want to spend some more time on PopAstronaut to retake ownership of my online self and plan to explore the idea of social network portability.

I’m not sure how to approach the issue exactly. Lifestreaming? Create an open social network application?