Elgg provides each user with
their own weblog, file repository (with podcasting capabilities), an online profile and
an RSS reader. Additionally, all of a user's content can be tagged with keywords - so
they can connect with other users with similar interests and create their own personal
learning network. However, where Elgg differs from a regular weblog or a commercial
social network (such as MySpace) is the degree of control each user is given over who can
access their content. Each profile item, blog post, or uploaded file can be assigned its
own access restrictions - from fully public, to only readable by a particular group or
individual.
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insightful interview with Elgg's founders.
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