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Das soziale Internet, von dem die Netzgemeinde im Augenblick schwärmt, lebt von den Investitionen seiner Nutzer. Der Kampf der Profis, die Geld verdienen wollen, um die besten Köpfe hat jedoch bereits begonnen. Das Netz der zweiten Generation verliert seine Unschuld.
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