Plague of Orkut

This a great study in social networking and the conflicts that are resulting in the globalization of culture -- or just plain culture clash. Brazillians are avid users of social networking sites -- sites that cater to people who want to yap continuously online -- and for the life of me, I don't see the appeal -- but that's one man's opinion for you. The latest row is happening on Google's Orkut, where Brazilians dominate and are driving the English speakers (read: mostly Americans) nuts. The Brazillians speak Portuguese online -- and English speakers don't understand. The same thing is happening at other community-based websites like Friendster and Fotolog -- and what beautiful noise they all make.