MediaGuy - 8:02 pm on Aug 21, 2011 (gmt 0)

Directories can work eg: Sportsbase and Brownbook both got investment, and TrustedPlaces sold for 2 million to Yell.com - BUT, these are exceptional ones, so dont think that just anyone can do this.

It will only work if you can get one out to the masses, but I dont think the all-purpose dirs have the unique selling point anymore to:

A) attract advertisers/give ROI

B) build the following/users/searchers needed to inject huge value.