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Google takes down HuddleChat

I’m not sure whether this news is positive or negative. On one hand, Google is making everything free for everyone. On the other hand, free web applications edges out small web startups who needs the income to sustain themselves. It’s interesting to observe how sustainable a business model based on advertising revenue can last - For Facebook, Myspace and Google.

Google Rips Down HuddleChat

Some bloggers noted that the application was a rip off of Campfire, a 37Signals product. And 37Signals CEO Jason Fried used HuddleChat as a PR opportunity, telling ReadWriteWeb “We’re flattered Google thinks Campfire is a great product, we’re just disappointed that they stooped so low to basically copy it feature for feature, layout for layout…We thought that would be beneath Google, but maybe its time to reevaluate what they stand for.”