7 Brand Name Social Networks April 6, 2008 — 07:53 AM PDT — by Sean P. Aune —

When big brands decide something is hot, they will move in and attempt to copy it. Sometimes they actually succeed at their goals, and sometimes…well, let’s just say that results are less than spectacular. We’ve sampled 7 well-known brands that tried their hands at creating a social network.

Disney DXD - Disney Xtreme Digital is slickly designed, but a bit overwhelming on the senses of anyone past the tween years. Kids outside of the US will be disappointed, though, because the site won’t work for them. Perhaps Disney’s lawyers should have included an easy-to-understand primer of international copyright laws.

GoRunEasy.com - Run by the shoe company Reebok,…