Feedback

As CEO of a company in the private-label social-media-platform space, I thought it would have been helpful to focus more on monetization, repeat users, and how Ning's managers plan to make money. My guess is they will create a huge advertising network across all Ning's communities.
Bob Cramer
Atlanta, Georgia

Charity Case
I think givewell's heart is in the right place ("When the Giving Gets Tough," May), but the mission is best acccomplished by local eyes. In Houston, the Greater Houston Community Foundation set up a free, comprehensive online resource designed to make the connection between funders, donors, and nonprofits easier, more strategic, and user-friendly.
Mark Hayden
Houston, Texas

Prize Winners
The purpose of most competitions is to get the "great idea," so the winner generally has a great idea ("The Power of the Prize," May). Converting it into a winning solution is something most have still not worked out.
Syamant Sandhir
New Delhi, India

Google in Africa
Kenyan telecoms' infrastructure leaves a lot to be desired ("Google's Surfing Safari," May). One downpour and half of Nairobi's phone lines will be out of order. So the hotly anticipated undersea cable is not going to help Kenyans access the Internet at home unless the basic infrastructure is updated, too.
Chandesh Parekh
London, U.K.