Anyone using Google+?
Pretty barebones still, but seems like it could become the anti Facebook, maybe?
Pretty barebones still, but seems like it could become the anti Facebook, maybe?
Google+?
- Thread starter Justice C. Bigler
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Re: Google+?
I've signed up but only know 1 person on it. I like the ability to say different thing s to different groups of people, instead of everyone.
I've signed up but only know 1 person on it. I like the ability to say different thing s to different groups of people, instead of everyone.
Re: Google+?
I have an account on it, and if anybody else has one, feel free to add me (Ben Lagman). IMO, I like it, it's pretty organized. However, there's not as much users on it so it's still pretty basic of course. Also, uploading pictures on it takes forever. If anybody wants an invite, don't hesitate to ask me.
I have an account on it, and if anybody else has one, feel free to add me (Ben Lagman). IMO, I like it, it's pretty organized. However, there's not as much users on it so it's still pretty basic of course. Also, uploading pictures on it takes forever. If anybody wants an invite, don't hesitate to ask me.
Re: Google+?
where I think G+ really excells is the opposite.. I can put close friends into one circle, and farmvill, gamers, etc. into another circle, so that I can check important feeds often, and maybe look in on those other people every now and then..
couple that with the fact that Facebook decides for you what to display.. my sister in law was in the hospital with her two year old and posted about it and I had no idea, because it didn't show up in my feed.. but my wife got it on her FB for some reason!
so I'm looking forward to taking back control of what I see.. I don't say anything that I don't want people to read, but I DO read a lot of crap that I don't want to read, and miss a lot of important stuff that I want to keep on top of.
Jason
that can be done on Facebook.. you can make groups I think it's called, and when you post you can select which group you want to talk to..
where I think G+ really excells is the opposite.. I can put close friends into one circle, and farmvill, gamers, etc. into another circle, so that I can check important feeds often, and maybe look in on those other people every now and then..
couple that with the fact that Facebook decides for you what to display.. my sister in law was in the hospital with her two year old and posted about it and I had no idea, because it didn't show up in my feed.. but my wife got it on her FB for some reason!
so I'm looking forward to taking back control of what I see.. I don't say anything that I don't want people to read, but I DO read a lot of crap that I don't want to read, and miss a lot of important stuff that I want to keep on top of.
Jason
Re: Google+?
Jason,
That's because you are looking at the general 'news feed' rather than specific groups you created (you did, didn't you?) As is always, it is what you make it.
I'm on G+. Really don't see any point of it yet. There is no easy way to find people (unless you know exactly who you're looking for) nor is there any kind of community pages to meet other people/find new interests. I see it now as twitter with an extended profile.
That said, I'm on there if anyone wants to search for me.
Eric
Jason,
That's because you are looking at the general 'news feed' rather than specific groups you created (you did, didn't you?) As is always, it is what you make it.
I'm on G+. Really don't see any point of it yet. There is no easy way to find people (unless you know exactly who you're looking for) nor is there any kind of community pages to meet other people/find new interests. I see it now as twitter with an extended profile.
That said, I'm on there if anyone wants to search for me.
Eric
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without making any groups, I should then see everything.. and I do not.. Facebook decides what to show you.. you can trim that down by making groups, but there is no way to make sure you get every single post by X group of people
Jason
without making any groups, I should then see everything.. and I do not.. Facebook decides what to show you.. you can trim that down by making groups, but there is no way to make sure you get every single post by X group of people
Jason
Re: Google+?
No, and if it's anything like MyFace and SpaceBook, IMNSHO it's a shiny blingy thingy to get people to allow advertisers and even less scrupulous folks to get insights into one's private life that would astound them.
This whole concept of "social networking" is utter BS. It's a way to "meet" people on the shallow levels, and to pimp oneself. If you don't actually deal with people in a face to face way, they are not and cannot be genuine friends.
/bah, humbug.
Tim Mc
No, and if it's anything like MyFace and SpaceBook, IMNSHO it's a shiny blingy thingy to get people to allow advertisers and even less scrupulous folks to get insights into one's private life that would astound them.
This whole concept of "social networking" is utter BS. It's a way to "meet" people on the shallow levels, and to pimp oneself. If you don't actually deal with people in a face to face way, they are not and cannot be genuine friends.
/bah, humbug.
Tim Mc
Re: Google+?
I know I'm still young and all, but I kind of agree... It's kind of like today and text messaging, my generation is I guess 'lacking' social skills, because instead of actually talking to somebody face to face, they just send a text (although I have to admit, I am an excessive texter)
I know I'm still young and all, but I kind of agree... It's kind of like today and text messaging, my generation is I guess 'lacking' social skills, because instead of actually talking to somebody face to face, they just send a text (although I have to admit, I am an excessive texter)
Re: Google+?
Yes, in application that pretty much sums how it turned out. But to play devils advocate, technology is neither good nor evil but a tool for us to utilize. Similar complaints could have been made for telephone technologies (removes the soul of writing letters, strangers can call you at inconvenient times, etc...) but the technology kept right on trucking and permeated our lives to the point that imagining not having telephones is quite difficult.
I think we'll see a similar progression in "social networking" to other technologies that allow us communicate across the world. Once the shiny and new wears off, and the silliness sinks in, it will be just another method for communication and involvement with other people. No more or less interesting than calling or emailing or what have you.
I just hope the spelling habits of the "texting generation" aren't here to stay. The over abbreviated nonsense drives me crazy. I hate the idea that we'll just change the dictionary, 'cause ppl 4got hw 2 spel.
Yes, in application that pretty much sums how it turned out. But to play devils advocate, technology is neither good nor evil but a tool for us to utilize. Similar complaints could have been made for telephone technologies (removes the soul of writing letters, strangers can call you at inconvenient times, etc...) but the technology kept right on trucking and permeated our lives to the point that imagining not having telephones is quite difficult.
I think we'll see a similar progression in "social networking" to other technologies that allow us communicate across the world. Once the shiny and new wears off, and the silliness sinks in, it will be just another method for communication and involvement with other people. No more or less interesting than calling or emailing or what have you.
I just hope the spelling habits of the "texting generation" aren't here to stay. The over abbreviated nonsense drives me crazy. I hate the idea that we'll just change the dictionary, 'cause ppl 4got hw 2 spel.
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I simply don't respond to anything I have to decipher to understand. If they persist I will explain that I have a disability which limits my comprehension to full words, at least 99% of which must be in English.
I simply don't respond to anything I have to decipher to understand. If they persist I will explain that I have a disability which limits my comprehension to full words, at least 99% of which must be in English.
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I don't use social networking as a way to meet people...but rather keep up with people in which I have parted ways. As with facebook doing nasty things with your info...I think that is a pretty weak reason to hate on the service. If you don't want something public, don't put it on on the net. It doesn't matter if it's Facebook or sound forums if it's put on the web...it's out there.
I don't use social networking as a way to meet people...but rather keep up with people in which I have parted ways. As with facebook doing nasty things with your info...I think that is a pretty weak reason to hate on the service. If you don't want something public, don't put it on on the net. It doesn't matter if it's Facebook or sound forums if it's put on the web...it's out there.
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Feel free to ad me, I had several invites, but didn't' know about them. Email is in sig
Feel free to ad me, I had several invites, but didn't' know about them. Email is in sig
Silas Pradetto
Graduate Student
Re: Google+?
I run Google Apps for some of my domains, and it sucks that Google+ requires a Google profile, because Google Apps doesn't support that yet.
As others have said, though, I don't mind too much; if anyone needs to get in touch with me, they already know how to...
I run Google Apps for some of my domains, and it sucks that Google+ requires a Google profile, because Google Apps doesn't support that yet.
As others have said, though, I don't mind too much; if anyone needs to get in touch with me, they already know how to...