Google htis Facebook due to Google communications problem

The conflict for internet data control pitting Google vs. Facebook has returned within the news, writes the Guardian. The latest exchange of blows centers on Google’s view that Facebook simply leaves users in a "data dead end" that’s inconsistent with a "world of true information liberation". Google is angry that Facebook essentially "traps" its users’ communication information by not allowing free and easy export functionality. To make Facebook understand the gravity of this issue, Google has prohibited Facebook from using its data feed for Gmail contacts.

Google punches Facebook, Facebook leapfrogs Google

Facebook users weren't able to import or invite contacts from Google services for a little while because of Google's data stance against Facebook. Not one to take things lying down, Facebook responded with a hack that effectively enabled its users to reach over the Google roadblock. New Facebook users can download and then upload a file containing their Google contacts without ever having to leave Facebook.

Google’s Data Liberation Front, a team of company engineers committed to making it easy for Google users to move their information in and out of Google products, is reportedly "disappointed" in Facebook’s move, writes the Guardian. Google corporate made a statement. It said:

“We’re disappointed that Facebook didn’t invest their time in making it possible for their users to get their contacts out of Facebook. As passionate believers that people should be able to control the data they create, we will continue to allow our users to export their Google contacts.”

Facebook has yet to comment on the issue.

More for the Great Online Data War to deal with

"In war, truth is the first casualty," Greet dramatist Aeschylus, who lived from 525 BC to 456 BC, said. There is no right side to the Great Online Data War really. This is just the war between Google and Facebook. Google and Facebook are both interested in benefiting themselves when it comes to decisions. It appears like Google is trying to find a way via Facebook to start it's possible Google Me service while Facebook wants more than to just help its users discover a way around the system.

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The Guardian

guardian.co.uk/technology/blog/2010/nov/08/google-facebook-gmail-contacts-data