Google vs Facebook anyone?

Why can't Google and Facebook just b friends? WIRED noted recently that all roads lead to a conflict between the two giants which I loathe to think about. I really like both of them and would hate to see all of us lose out as a result of a fight. It seems that Facebook's intent is to make their site a safe haven for it's members such that they'll quit using the "regular" internet and start surfing exclusively through their site. Facebook's founder Mark Zuckerberg believes members are more likely to use their network of friends to find the stuff they want online than to use Google's faceless engine. Google would love to have more info about users, like Facebook does, to help tailor the ads they include with searches.

To me there is a fundamental difference between the two. Google's whole existence is making money off a clever advertising scheme that doesn't kill the user's experience. I love this because it allows Google the freedom to provide users with awesome tools to enhance their internet experience, all for free! On the other hand Facebook is about connecting. It's a big hit because it's fun and easy and non-intrusive (now). I'm afraid Mark Zuckerberg will kill Facebook if he tries too hard to make money (thanks to stupid Microsoft) with intrusive marketing. It'll go down the tube just like MySpace. If I had to choose between them, I'd pick Google. In fact, without Google's Blogger, you wouldn't be reading this note at all. In your face Facebook.