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.
"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."
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."
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.
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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http://www.mixx.com
