Google+ (Google Plus)

[JLarsen]

Copypasta from a conversation on Google + about why I deleted my facebook;

Some *****(fool?) tagged me in something I didn't want to be tagged in, which made me realize that I'd like to clear all of my history, which is something I did before using a script. However, when I went to run my script I noticed that facebook (probably for this exact purpose), changed the location of the "remove post" button for each post type, rendering my script useless. I had to write a different script for each different post type, but couldn't figure out how to get the script to recognize which type it was. I'd have to sit there and manually decide for it, which would take way more time than it was worth. After that I decided I'd just delete the account, but found that all their "deactivate" feature does is hide your account until you accidentally, habitually log in to your account again, at which time everything immediately reappears. After some research I found they don't actually delete anything unless you find the illusive "delete my account" button. They're doing whatever they can to hold on to my information (their data that they're profiting on) and doing everything in their power to keep me using their services. Not to mention I went to use a deactivated email and they ask me for my license to verify. Like I'm going to give a company I don't trust that.

I have other issues with Facebook and the way it's used in general but the main reason is that their policies and sneaky little antics **** me off. (anger me?)

 

[Deleted member 14076]

Yet you use these forums :t

I'm very interested in google+. Am I the only one who thinks it could overtake facebook?

Theres a big diference to use forums to get information about something USEFULL ,than reading what people eats on their lunch.And lets be honest most people uses social networking for that.And BTW I dont hate social networks, but people are not using this resources correctly.
YES, I think google+ will overtake facebook.

 

[Andreaillest]

Kind of funny how some people hate the "new" facebook. I guess there is a possibility where the "myspace effect" will happen and some people will just move to Google +. There are so many social networking sites to keep up with, it's ridiculous.

For anyone who cares, here's my Google +:
https://plus.google.com/?hl=en

 

[buelercuber]

i don't use facebook
i never will use facebook

so i don't need this crap

derp not for facebook, for google +

Yet you use these forums :t

I'm very interested in google+. Am I the only one who thinks it could overtake facebook?

this, i lol'd

 

[musicninja17]

Only a week or so till I turn 18. I'm liking the overall concept though. Expect to see me on there. Feel free to ad meh...

 

[chrissyD]

derp not for facebook, for google +

google + is just as crap as facebook. Social networking sites are pointless, It's not like my life depends on it.

 

[Carson]

google + is just as crap as facebook. Social networking sites are pointless, It's not like my life depends on it.

Since that is your opinion, I have to wonder why you even bothered to visit this thread... TWICE.

 

[Carrot]

I'm in, and I have been since 10th July

 

[ZamHalen]

You guys do know there is an easy way to post statuses just to cubers on fb right?

 

[Georgeanderre]

I'm in, and I have been since 10th July

Likewise, Google just hasnt let me log in until a few days ago because my account didnt have a high enough priority...? dont understand this at all

interestingly, my account was activated the same day i merged my youtube account with google, this may have something to do with it

but enough said, my twitter account has its days numbered... Google+ seems better right from the off

 

[Bryan]

Now that this seems to be fully into swing, I think it's about time that people give it a second go - there's no use in using this unless we actually have people there.
The only reason I'd care to encourage cubers to use this is; I'd love to keep 'real life' friends on facebook, and cubers on google+. It's just easier to not have to deal with two communities at once.

You can divide people already on Facebook and put them on lists. Then just expose your status to certain lists.

 

[ElectricDoodie]

With the way the FB interface keeps changing, it is becoming just as a mess as myspace was. Simplicity is what keeps people in.
I'm slowly using Google+ more and more.

 

[Georgeanderre]

With the way the FB interface keeps changing, it is becoming just as a mess as myspace was. Simplicity is what keeps people in.
I'm slowly using Google+ more and more.

I wont disagree with you there,
Google have a record for keeping things simple and minimalist, lets hope it stays that way

 

[Yuxuibbs]

just started my google+ account.... i was smart enough to lie about my age so it says im like 20 something.... hopefully.... also doesn't have my real name in case colleges find out.

add me: [email protected]

 

[Georgeanderre]

just started my google+ account.... i was smart enough to lie about my age so it says im like 20 something.... hopefully.... also doesn't have my real name in case colleges find out.

add me: [email protected]

Or you could just not and wait until your 18 =p

 

[antoineccantin]

Or you could just not and wait until your 18 =p

Wait... you need to be 18 for a Google+ account?

 

[Hershey]

Wait... you need to be 18 for a Google+ account?

Someone said it was 16...

 

[Georgeanderre]

Wait... you need to be 18 for a Google+ account?

Yup, "Adult content" to quote google exactly

 

[Yuxuibbs]

Or you could just not and wait until your 18 =p

i started my accounts in 6th grade.... never had to change anything

 

[Georgeanderre]

i started my accounts in 6th grade.... never had to change anything

As far as I know its 18 and over only, and by that I mean I have a few friends who are 17 tried to join but got rejected because they were 17