I've been clicking and "linking" all over Flickr, and I confess that while it is fascinating and eye appealing on one hand, I am just not sure what to do with it all. Do I really need my own library trading card? What would someone actually DO with a mashup? I almost get the feeling that those who are extremely computer literate are just having the best fun with this. For the rest of us, it would behoove Flickr to spell out what you can do and how you can accomplish the task in the plainest language possible. Some sample projects would be most welcome. Remember, Microsoft placed Solitaire on the early computers just so users would learn how to use a mouse. That concept is simple. Eliminate the hesitation and fear of the product and users will take off!
The endless combinations of pictures and colors is clearly paving the way for some awesome creativity. A friend of mine creates custom quilts and often uses personal items such as ties and t-shirts in her designs. She has also used photographs. Using a collage of pictures in a quilt project would be so personal and lasting. Hmm, maybe I'll see if she knows how to do a mashup.
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