Nike and Google launch Joga.com 216
hpcanswers writes "Given the increasing popularity of social-networking sites among the young and affluent, Nike has introduced a new site dedicated to the world's most popular sport: soccer. While Nike provides the content (via its army of sponsored athletes, among others), Google provides the technical expertise. Orkut has been very popular in soccer-crazed Brazil, so Google may be able to make a brand extension here. Joga.com is currently invite only, though a form at the bottom of the home page takes requests for invitations." I actually found the launch of a site like this interesting not because of the content, but because of the trend in "private label" sites. It's a Shake'n'Bake Social Network, and you helped make it.
Should we invoke the "Do No Evil" clause here? (Score:4, Interesting)
Google web development (Score:3, Interesting)
Is this becoming a threat to "traditional" web development companies like the one I work for? Will Google be eating up development work for some of the larger sites?
Google using microsoft technology? (Score:2, Interesting)
strange stuff (Score:1, Interesting)
Looks like a special Orkut server mixed with Google stuff. The nike reference seems casual.
Re:Football (Score:2, Interesting)
Re:Soccer sucks! QWZX (Score:2, Interesting)
I agree that a draw in a playoff shouldn't be resolved via penalty kicks, that's awful. I'm for the golden goal, but for some reason it didn't success..
Re:For the last time... (Score:2, Interesting)
Yeah, but you'll get beaten up there for whatever pretext they can come up with.
I know rugby fans who insist on making the distinction between Association football and Rugby football.
Re:Should we invoke the "Do No Evil" clause here? (Score:4, Interesting)
Re:Should we invoke the "Do No Evil" clause here? (Score:2, Interesting)
Re:Mmm... (Score:2, Interesting)
For example, Intel, IIRC, started paying some of their workers a much better wage than normal 3rd world wages. It was so good, the local physicians gave up their practices to work at the INtel plant. So, the locals lost all of their medical care because Intel decided ( to shut up the sanctimonious white sub-urban liberal arts college students) to pay a better wage.
Those folks above really need to see the big picture. Those folks know what to do and they'll do it in their own time - their way. We need to respect that.
Joga invite (Score:3, Interesting)
"Joga is unique, because it's an organically growing network of trusted friends. It is one of a kind network that focuses solely on a common interest around the game of soccer. Joga will help you connect to people who share the same passion for the game and also access exclusive content around athlete profiles, video clips and photos.
If you know someone who is a Joga member, he or she can invite you to join as well. If you don't know a Joga member, you will still be able to join the network by visiting www.joga.com.
We look forward to having you join us in the Joga community."
Uhm, ok, so I have to find someone who is on Orkut/Joga to even get into the community? But how can I find someone if I can't get into the community to do a search?
Then I recall that Gmail account invites were for sale on eBay, and sure enough, you can get Orkut on eBay [ebay.com]. It's only a matter of time before Joga account invites are available on eBay.
Anyway, if you have a Joga account, I'd love an invite. My first dot last name @ google.com.
Re:Mmm... (Score:2, Interesting)
However, in parts of the world where this is rampant, these "sweatshops" are also the best thing that happened to the people who are employed here. It is permitting them to nudge their way out of abject poverty and sustain themselves. This is very serious.
While activism and human rights efforts have helped to uplift the working conditions, and push for more reasonable labor laws in these countries, if these "sweatshops" were to be closed down as a result of this media- and public-activism, that would truly do more harm than good to the population in question.