ship wrote:

> I am developing a substantial business idea that uses the "social
> network" model.

> What motivates people to contribute?

Something more than just the fact that it is a social network. If I
want to be part of a social network just for the sake of it, there are
plenty already. If you want to set up something that attracts users,
you'll need to give them a value that's there before they start making
friends within that network.

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