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Mixx.com - Trying to be Digg

Mixx tries to be Digg. That is to say, of course, that you could classify it easily under new social media, which puts the people in charge of finding, delivering and rating content, without any sanitizing acts of an editor or superior in charge figure. Mixx gives its users more control over how and what content is displayed. They can add stories, pictures, videos and miscellanea of their own, search others' mixes, and set up group networks to share and discuss common interests. The site's main sections include: news, business, entertainment, sports, interests, health, science and tech, fun, and local—there's a healthy varietal blend to insure everyone's happy and interested. In the Mixx lounge you'll find the site's most active and popular contributors who are actually rewarded for their diligence and output. Mixx has also got the standard socializing/networking tools: RSS feeds, bookmarklet, badges and buttons.

 
  In their own words  

"Mixx is your link to the web content that really matters. There's a lot of information out there and, let's face it, you don't have all day to find the good stuff (if you do, we're totally jealous). And who knows better than you what informs you, what makes you think, what makes you laugh? So why should some faceless editor get to decide what's important?
But now you're in charge. You find it; we'll Mixx it. Use YourMixx to tailor the content categories, tags, specific users and private groups—even RSS feeds—and we'll deliver the top-rated content as chosen by you and people who share your passions. So go ahead and whip up your own version of the web. Just tell us how you like it Mixxed and we'll deliver the best the web has to offer—morning, noon and night."

http://www.mixx.com

  Why it might be a killer  

Mixx delivers a solid social media site. They've given users control over content, making the site personable and very in. Because of the range of topics covered, it seems to be able to raise interest across the spectrum, not simply in nerds or techies.

  Some questions  

A couple things--user profiles are lacking, they don't seem to convey anything about the user, the site has the Digg feel and look, but it will be very hard for it to compete, and one wonders if this is merely a bland, but reassuring attempt (nothing out of the norm), however ultimately non-progressive?

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Posted 13 Months 17 Days ago by Siri | Visit http://www.mixx.com
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written by Thomas  2 Months 7 Days ago  
Many social news sites are slowly turning into commercial which I has not suited well with me. One social news site that continues to stay mostly commercial free is ReadersGlobe.com which I am using more and more now a days and would recommend it to anybody.
written by Mike Jacobi  11 Months 29 Days ago  
Digg clones are powered by Pligg.com and anyone can create them. They are hyping this Mixx but in fact there are many digg clones with far more features than Mixx. Check out Earthfrisk.com as an example, lots more features and deserves a review. All of the hype says Digg users are leaving Digg for Mixx but I don't see it at all. I still love Digg and if I want to see a clone there are far better choices.
 
 
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