They don't try to improve on an idea or at least reinterpret it. They merely recreate it.
When the inhibiting factor in the use of certain types of software is cost, then the goal isn't really improving, but rather recreating, but for free. Improvements are a bonus; people will even accept deficiencies as long as the price is right. Of course, Facebook is already free, at least from a monetary perspective, so you're right.
and Dunkin' Donuts regulars don't often consider actually dunking their doughnuts
Obviously. The question is whether or not they consider dunkin' their donuts.
Scientists discover new extremophiles every year
More like every day...and just by reading Slashdot.
I was playing poker the other night... with Tarot cards. I got a full house and 4 people died. -- Steven Wright