So I am gathering the book is different than the movie. Which is better? I knew I would like the movie but came away liking the movie more than I expected. I'll probably try to find the book soon.I found myself looking to hate Zuckerberg but came away completely on his side.

To clarify, this is a different book than the one the movie is based upon. That book is called "The Accidental Billionaires" by Ben Menzrich. Really good book and I suggest it. I cannot speak to "The Facebook Effect."

So I am gathering the book is different than the movie. Which is better? I knew I would like the movie but came away liking the movie more than I expected. I'll probably try to find the book soon.I found myself looking to hate Zuckerberg but came away completely on his side.

 

It is different than the movie because the book the movie was based upon did not have access to the FB founders .

 

One example is the issue of Zuckerberg showing up for a meeting in pajamas. The movie made it seem like that was normal and he just didn't care. The real story is that there is a story behind it. He didn't like the attitude this particular VC had towards his company and didn't want to even meet with them. They kept insisting and kept somewhat being dismissive of his company so he showed up late intentionally and wore pajamas and had a presentation ready that instead of selling the virtues of his company and why the VC should invest it was one that said why he would never let that particular VC invest. He said it was a mistake on his part but it wasn't the way it was portrayed in the movie.

 

Two different books.

To clarify, this is a different book than the one the movie is based upon. That book is called "The Accidental Billionaires" by Ben Menzrich. Really good book and I suggest it.

 

Correct.

Thanks for the info fellas. I'll have to check into both of them.

It is different than the movie because the book the movie was based upon did not have access to the FB founders .

 

One example is the issue of Zuckerberg showing up for a meeting in pajamas. The movie made it seem like that was normal and he just didn't care. The real story is that there is a story behind it. He didn't like the attitude this particular VC had towards his company and didn't want to even meet with them. They kept insisting and kept somewhat being dismissive of his company so he showed up late intentionally and wore pajamas and had a presentation ready that instead of selling the virtues of his company and why the VC should invest it was one that said why he would never let that particular VC invest. He said it was a mistake on his part but it wasn't the way it was portrayed in the movie.

 

Two different books.

Didn't the movie make the pajama story out to be Sean Parkers idea to get back at the VC of that company for something.

Didn't the movie make the pajama story out to be Sean Parkers idea to get back at the VC of that company for something.

 

Did it? I don't remember. If so, scratch my remark.

Did it? I don't remember. If so, scratch my remark.

 

I'm pretty sure it did. Even so it may not be true. The movie also made Parker out to be a founder of Napster and he wasn't.

I'm pretty sure it did. Even so it may not be true. The movie also made Parker out to be a founder of Napster and he wasn't.

 

:lol: That reminds me of the Italian Job. :lol:

Picked them both up from the library today. Thanks fellas.

I would agree if there was around a 250 character limit on twitter. I hate having to send multiple tweets to make a point. I like on Facebook that a status can spark a conversation that all of your friends can see and chime in on in an organized fashion. That's not possible on twitter. I love both though. I also hate seeing celebs/athletes RT stuff instead of saying something. I do enjoy some of the banter I have had with some celebs/athletes though. That is pretty cool.

 

 

I'm actually glad the limit is 140. If I need more than that many characters to say something, then most people probably don't want to hear it or won't read it. That's the way I feel anyway.

I'm actually glad the limit is 140. If I need more than that many characters to say something' date=' then most people probably don't want to hear it or won't read it. That's the way I feel anyway.[/quote']

 

I understand completely. I usually need a little more than 140 when I am engaged in a good conversation. 250 would also allow me to quote a tweet and then add my two cents so the receiver knows exactly what I am referring to.

Just finished The Accidental Billionaires and now I am watching The Social Network again. Just started The Facebook Effect this afternoon.

I'm slowly making my way through the book. Almost finished.

 

I highly recommend it. Fascinating insight into what Zuckerberg sees. It's much more than what you and I think it is.