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Desmo · 11-07-2011, 07:26

Too little too late isn't it? I can't see them dragging enough people away from FB to make it worth while.

petemc · 11-07-2011, 12:35

Technically this is Google's fifth social network. They bought Orkut and later Jaiku. Then did Buzz, then Wave and now Plus.

I don't believe it is too little too late. Your parents are unlikely to join G+ and they'll stick with Facebook because their families are on FB. For me G+ is a nice place to hang out. It's like Twitter / FB in the early days. FB has too much noise now. Does a social network really need Farmville etc? I'm finding G+ to be a breath of fresh air. I've heard nothing but positive reviews of it, compared to Wave / Buzz.

Circles is a brilliant concept and solves an issue I've had with Twitter / FB. I can say what I want to various groups. So I don't need a "Professional" account and a personal account. I just have me, and I engage with different people just as I would in the real world.

I haven't tried Hangouts yet but from what I've heard its cool. The person speaking gets the top window with everyone else below. It automatically switches around so the speaker is highlighted. Very clever.

Short answer, I like it. It has potential.

http://www.computerworld.com/s/artic...orking_fatigue

Kitten · 11-07-2011, 13:28

there's loads of people I know on there now. It's looking good. And creating things like a Game of Thrones 'circle' for example is brilliant. Much better than a facebook page or group.

I think it's definitely got legs, seems to integrate the best bits of twitter/facebook without (so far) all the idiocy that occurs when you've been somewhere a while and everyone turns up. It's probably going to be a bit elitist, certainly to start with, as facebook is a lot easier - and a bit like the Jeremy Kyle of social networking now, but that suits me fine. Probably same thing will happen at Google+ eventually, but for now, it's fun. I likey

JonnyMac · 11-07-2011, 17:44

It definitely has potential, but I don't know enough people that use it to really warrant it at the mo!

Jingo · 12-07-2011, 14:16

Kitten · 12-07-2011, 15:33

It's ace *runs around with pants on head*

Blighter · 13-07-2011, 18:04

I really like it

only major thing laking at the moment is a private messages function

Kitten · 13-07-2011, 18:19

you can post to just one person at a time though, right? So that is kinda like private messaging.

Will · 13-07-2011, 19:00

Still haven't received anything

Kitten · 13-07-2011, 19:23

I sent you the invite yesterday - I have a confirmation. Did you check your spam?

11-07-2011, 07:26	#11
Desmo The Last Airbender Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Pigmopad Posts: 11,915	Too little too late isn't it? I can't see them dragging enough people away from FB to make it worth while. __________________

11-07-2011, 12:35	#12
petemc Moonshine Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Nr Liverpewl Posts: 4,371	Technically this is Google's fifth social network. They bought Orkut and later Jaiku. Then did Buzz, then Wave and now Plus. I don't believe it is too little too late. Your parents are unlikely to join G+ and they'll stick with Facebook because their families are on FB. For me G+ is a nice place to hang out. It's like Twitter / FB in the early days. FB has too much noise now. Does a social network really need Farmville etc? I'm finding G+ to be a breath of fresh air. I've heard nothing but positive reviews of it, compared to Wave / Buzz. Circles is a brilliant concept and solves an issue I've had with Twitter / FB. I can say what I want to various groups. So I don't need a "Professional" account and a personal account. I just have me, and I engage with different people just as I would in the real world. I haven't tried Hangouts yet but from what I've heard its cool. The person speaking gets the top window with everyone else below. It automatically switches around so the speaker is highlighted. Very clever. Short answer, I like it. It has potential. http://www.computerworld.com/s/artic...orking_fatigue __________________ Thats no hamster, its a space station!

11-07-2011, 13:28	#13
Kitten Spinky-Spank Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: 668. The Neighbour of the Beast Posts: 11,226	there's loads of people I know on there now. It's looking good. And creating things like a Game of Thrones 'circle' for example is brilliant. Much better than a facebook page or group. I think it's definitely got legs, seems to integrate the best bits of twitter/facebook without (so far) all the idiocy that occurs when you've been somewhere a while and everyone turns up. It's probably going to be a bit elitist, certainly to start with, as facebook is a lot easier - and a bit like the Jeremy Kyle of social networking now, but that suits me fine. Probably same thing will happen at Google+ eventually, but for now, it's fun. I likey __________________ "You only get one life. There's no God, no rules, except for those you accept or create for yourself. Then once it's over... it's over. Dreamless sleep for ever and ever. So why not be happy while you're here?" Nate Fisher Last edited by Kitten; 11-07-2011 at 13:31.

12-07-2011, 14:16	#15
Jingo Smother me in chocolate and eat flapjacks with it! Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: North Somerset Posts: 1,854	__________________

12-07-2011, 15:33	#16
Kitten Spinky-Spank Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: 668. The Neighbour of the Beast Posts: 11,226	It's ace runs around with pants on head __________________ "You only get one life. There's no God, no rules, except for those you accept or create for yourself. Then once it's over... it's over. Dreamless sleep for ever and ever. So why not be happy while you're here?" Nate Fisher

11-07-2011, 17:44	#14
JonnyMac Nice weak cup of Earl Grey Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 19	It definitely has potential, but I don't know enough people that use it to really warrant it at the mo!

13-07-2011, 18:04	#17
Blighter Dubious Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Northampton Posts: 1,571	I really like it only major thing laking at the moment is a private messages function __________________ Look at your signature, now back to mine, now back to yours, now back to mine. Sadly, yours isn't mine. But if you stopped writing about other things and made this your signature, yours could be like mine. Look down, back up. Where are you? You're on Boat Drinks, reading the signature your signature could be like. I'm on a computer. My Blog \| More Outdoors \| MSN \| Email \| Call Me

13-07-2011, 18:19	#18
Kitten Spinky-Spank Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: 668. The Neighbour of the Beast Posts: 11,226	you can post to just one person at a time though, right? So that is kinda like private messaging. __________________ "You only get one life. There's no God, no rules, except for those you accept or create for yourself. Then once it's over... it's over. Dreamless sleep for ever and ever. So why not be happy while you're here?" Nate Fisher

13-07-2011, 19:00	#19
Will BBx woz 'ere :P Join Date: Jan 1970 Posts: 2,147,487,208	Still haven't received anything __________________ *No No!*

13-07-2011, 19:23	#20
Kitten Spinky-Spank Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: 668. The Neighbour of the Beast Posts: 11,226	I sent you the invite yesterday - I have a confirmation. Did you check your spam? __________________ "You only get one life. There's no God, no rules, except for those you accept or create for yourself. Then once it's over... it's over. Dreamless sleep for ever and ever. So why not be happy while you're here?" Nate Fisher