New social network gives consumers a place to air their grievances

It’s called SocialSmack , and it “tackles the problem of figuring out which brands to trust,”  reports Mashable co-editor Ben Parr. “Founded earlier this year, [SocialSmack] is part information network, part consumer reviews website, and part game,” writes Parr. “Users vote on whether a specific brand deserves a thumbs-up (‘Props’) or a thumbs-down (‘Drops).” By browsing the site, consumers can quickly learn whether the community finds a br…