If Facebook isn't special, the startup industry will be adversely effected.
(I think Facebook's special. I think it'll be alive and well 20 years from now.)
Edit: as it's often said, venture capital relies on home runs. If the biggest home run of all (Facebook) turns out to be a foul ball, and then an out, I think venture capital will contract; especially consumer tech. (Again, I think Facebook will be fine in the long-run, provided Zuck stays its CEO.)
(I think Facebook's special. I think it'll be alive and well 20 years from now.)
Edit: as it's often said, venture capital relies on home runs. If the biggest home run of all (Facebook) turns out to be a foul ball, and then an out, I think venture capital will contract; especially consumer tech. (Again, I think Facebook will be fine in the long-run, provided Zuck stays its CEO.)