The harm caused by web centralization notwithstanding, it has enhanced usability tremendously. But it has also stalled the development of new integrations. This is especially evident in areas where world-renowned internet companies have no major influence, such as with airlines and purchasing tickets for flights. Central points in those areas (see Amadeus in flight booking as an example), can reach only the back offices of various websites. As a result, a flight ticket booked on one website can also be used to book a car rental on the same website, but that website only. Similar to the airline industry, in social media or e-commerce, a user reputation would work on one website exclusively.
0 commit comments