Facebook IPO: Reactions from the Social Web (and Zuckerberg)

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Zoe Fox
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Facebook IPO: Reactions from the Social Web (and Zuckerberg)

It shouldn't be hard to guess what the largest discussion in the social space was Wednesday -- the Facebook IPO.

While Facebook certainly wasn't the first social network to hit the Internet, it's the largest one to date. Along with its hefty user base came a huge reaction -- not just on Facebook but across the web.

While Facebook CEO and founder Mark Zuckerberg posted a picture of his desk with the memo, "Stay Focused & Keep Shipping," others were a bit more excitable.

Dave Morin, Path founder and a former Facebook employee, applauded Zuckerberg's long-term vision throughout Facebook's growth.

Others, such as Google+ users Jonathan Franklin and Robbie Good questioned the company's valuation, noting they don't view a social network as a solid long-term investment.

Needless to say, the social web saw its fare share of humorous reactions as well.

We pieced together some of the social web's reactions to Facebook's IPO news. Which discussions did you notice in the social space Wednesday? Let us know in the comments.

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