The Noisy Channel

I just joined Likaholix to see what all the buzz was about. According to their About page:

Likaholix is a fun and easy way to share and discuss your likes and discover new ones with people you know. You can like anything from a great book you have read to your favorite food to some art work that you love.

We have found that recommendations from friends, whose tastes, you trust are usually much better than most reviews on the web. Most people, when they are out on social occasions with friends, find themselves exchanging notes and discussing things that they like. We hope to bring the same experience online with Likaholix. Likaholix serves as both a self-expression and a recommendation tool. We provide personalized recommendations based on the people, topics and items you like.

It’s a nice idea, but I have to say I’m underwhelmed by the experience. Still, I’d be more than happy to share my 10 invites: first come, first serve. I believe that every new users gets 10 invites, so clearly their hoping for exponential growth through viral marketing. Hey, can’t hurt to try.