Let's think about this for a moment. Microsoft paid $240 million for a 1.6 percent stake in Facebook. While that means absolutely nothing, it could be enough influence to keep Facebook from doing anything that supports a Google initiative. As a betting man, and hazy oracle, I'm throwing my virtual money behind Facebook staying away from OpenSocial (at least for now).

However, I fully expect Facebook to continue to support 3rd party widgets and to further monetize the site by creating content partnerships which pay Facebook back. We may also see Facebook create a user advertising program where revenues are shared between users and Facebook.

That's OpenSocial "No" - Openness "Yes" from this Dusty Sage.