[Jedd]

> What the author essentially is asking for are public services. They just want a term to justify not having to think about the million other problems with running such a service.

I feel this is somewhat harsh reading.

From TFA:

"Even if someone were to figure it out, the system is probably designed to be a globally scalable service, not a small clone being hosted for the benefit of a few."

I'm in the same camp as the author -- I appreciate the current public service, but don't expect someone else to do everything for me here if/when this service seizes up. I'd appreciate being able to replicate the features of the extant globally-scaleable existing system into something that would keep my needs serviced.

Cost-wise, the author does not seem to be demanding something for nothing, or on-going actions from someone else.