Journal Timex's Journal: Merging of Social Networks 5
Let's see. I don't bother (much) going to to the front page of Slashdot anymore because I can read the stories through Slashdot's very own mirror on Facebook.
I see that there are (working) efforts to combine Twitter and Facebook status updates, as well as any number of other "social sites".
What's the point in going to any of the many, when one only needs to go to the one that has them all? It's almost like Facebook is trying to become the One Ring, worthy of just as much trust.
It's a good thing that I'm just a little guy (figuratively). It may improve my chances somewhat of resisting The 3vil emanating from such a beast.
When Diaspora is released, I'm going to give it a whirl. If it turns out as good as it is hoped, FB and Slash may get dropped like so many hot potatoes.
A friend... (Score:2)
A friend of mine uses identi.ca in order to post to a bunch of different microblogging sites.
I don't much see the point myself, I pick one, and I use it.
But part of what makes /. unique ... (Score:2)
... is the code breakage, the friends/fans/foes/freaks, etc.
I don't want everything in one place.
Re: (Score:1)
Trick is, the whole fan/foe/friend/freak thing that I have come to know and love doesn't work the way I would like it to (read: the way it used to) anymore. I can't limit who can or cannot comment on my JEs, and the last time I wanted to just post and allow NO COMMENTS WHATSOEVER, that JE ended up with about 15 comments attached to it.
I agree with you about not having all your eggs in one basket. There are some things that I would post about here that I would not write anywhere else, likewise for FB or an
You just noticed? (Score:2)
It's almost like Facebook is trying to become the One Ring, worthy of just as much trust.
You just noticed?
I'm very much looking forward to Diaspora myself.
Moo (Score:2)
s/Facebook/Google Reader/ and you pretty much have me. Not just /., but a bunch of blogs I like to monitor. I didn't even know /. had a Facebook page, though I suppose I shouldn't be too surprised.