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MarquisDeSade · « **Reply #625:** July 11, 2011, 03:02:20 PM »

Yeah, I don't really use any of these Web 3.0/trackyoutothetypeofyourblood interwebz dealz but the one that I do use (Facebook) I can't see the people I use it for (parents, relatives) moving to G+ or even understanding it.

eckseid · « **Reply #626:** July 11, 2011, 03:06:15 PM »

Quote from: MarquisDeSade on July 11, 2011, 03:02:20 PM

Yeah, I don't really use any of these Web 3.0/trackyoutothetypeofyourblood interwebz dealz but the one that I do use (Facebook) I can't see the people I use it for (parents, relatives) moving to G+ or even understanding it.

They would if they knew how much better it was than FB. FB is such a crappy ass service now. There's an estimated 8million people using Google+ now.

JMW IV · « **Reply #627:** July 11, 2011, 03:46:27 PM »

http://www.lockergnome.com/social/2011/07/11/google-plus-sucks-and-heres-why/

MarquisDeSade · « **Reply #628:** July 11, 2011, 04:03:13 PM »

Quote from: eckseid on July 11, 2011, 03:06:15 PM

They would if they knew how much better it was than FB. FB is such a crappy ass service now. There's an estimated 8million people using Google+ now.

Old people that just got hip to Fecesbook and the Interwebz are going to truly get and embrace G+? Come on son, you know that's not going to happen.

To be fair, I think all of these things suck and are a total waste of time.

Nathan · « **Reply #629:** July 11, 2011, 04:38:21 PM »

Facebook became something stupid, with all the dumb games and BS. I just want to share things with people I know, read their comments on it, and comment on the things they share. I don't want 50 message a day of "Jane gave you a pig on Farmville!" "Jack just planted some corn on Farmville!" "John is level 10 on Mobsters!"

The sudden lack of a grasp on the English language that many people exhibit on it is shocking as well. Even people I know to be intelligent would sometimes slip into a post like "OMG u shud see dis thing dat tells u you're future!" etc.

Now GET OFF MY DAMN LAWN!!!!!!!!

houston-nat · « **Reply #630:** July 11, 2011, 07:03:56 PM »

Quote from: Nathan on July 11, 2011, 04:38:21 PM

The sudden lack of a grasp on the English language that many people exhibit on it is shocking as well. Even people I know to be intelligent would sometimes slip into a post like "OMG u shud see dis thing dat tells u you're future!" etc.

If Facebook's style of English really bothers you, never ever ever visit www.notracistbut.com

MarquisDeSade · « **Reply #631:** July 11, 2011, 07:36:53 PM »

My real problem with all of this crap is it's causing otherwise smart people to try to figure out how to build a better mousetrap to get people click werthless crap nonstop. When Facebook has their IPO and it's a totally insane "Sound the alarms" event better stock up on ammo and cigarettes - Irrational Exuberance™ will be officially back with a vengeance. I don't want to be around to see that hangover.

houston-nat · « **Reply #632:** July 12, 2011, 09:45:18 AM »

MarquisDeSade · « **Reply #633:** July 12, 2011, 11:07:45 AM »

Quote from: houston-nat on July 12, 2011, 09:45:18 AM

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More like AOL.

PC · « **Reply #634:** July 13, 2011, 07:17:50 PM »

Google introduces new Android Market for Phones.

...does the UI kinda look familiar...

The Chief · « **Reply #635:** July 13, 2011, 07:26:16 PM »

Ha! A co-worker was showing me the new market today and I didn't even think of that.

MarquisDeSade · « **Reply #636:** July 13, 2011, 09:09:55 PM »

So, I'm going to break down and get a new phone. iPhone 4, Droid 3, can on a string? Answers and suggestions, I need them!

Nathan · « **Reply #637:** July 13, 2011, 09:14:38 PM »

I like my iPhone, but a lot of people like android.

HalfSmokes · « **Reply #638:** July 13, 2011, 09:40:00 PM »

Test each?

PANatsFan · « **Reply #639:** July 13, 2011, 09:42:06 PM »

Is there an Android alternative to FaceTime? I need video chat in my next phone for when I travel to talk to PAJr.

The Chief · « **Reply #640:** July 13, 2011, 10:28:39 PM »

Quote from: PANatsFan on July 13, 2011, 09:42:06 PM

Is there an Android alternative to FaceTime? I need video chat in my next phone for when I travel to talk to PAJr.

Never heard of Skype?

The Chief · « **Reply #641:** July 13, 2011, 10:30:55 PM »

Apparently Google Talk will be getting video as well:

http://venturebeat.com/2011/04/28/android-google-talk-video-chat/

PANatsFan · « **Reply #642:** July 13, 2011, 10:31:13 PM »

Quote from: The Chief on July 13, 2011, 10:28:39 PM

Never heard of Skype?

That will work

I'm gonna get me a fun toy in the fall then.

PANatsFan · « **Reply #643:** July 13, 2011, 10:32:42 PM »

Quote from: The Chief on July 13, 2011, 10:28:39 PM

Never heard of Skype?

Actually, it wont work since I don't have Verizon, but Google Talk is a very good solution. I want 4G so I can, say, tell him goodnight from a plane.

Nathan · « **Reply #644:** July 13, 2011, 10:34:50 PM »

FaceTime is wifi only, and only to other apple products (I think) like Macs, iPad, iPhone, and iPod Touches.

Then again, there are the normal apps for the iPhone too like skype.

The Chief · « **Reply #645:** July 13, 2011, 10:35:16 PM »

Quote from: PANatsFan on July 13, 2011, 10:32:42 PM

Actually, it wont work since I don't have Verizon, but Google Talk is a very good solution. I want 4G so I can, say, tell him goodnight from a plane.

Is Skype video chat a Verzion-only thing? I see two versions of the app on the android market.

The Chief · « **Reply #646:** July 13, 2011, 10:40:10 PM »

Quote from: The Chief on July 13, 2011, 10:35:16 PM

Is Skype video chat a Verzion-only thing? I see two versions of the app on the android market.

Nevermind, just read the article

Nathan · « **Reply #647:** July 13, 2011, 10:40:16 PM »

Quote from: The Chief on July 13, 2011, 10:35:16 PM

Is Skype video chat a Verzion-only thing? I see two versions of the app on the android market.

No, it's on the app store for the iPhone too.

PANatsFan · « **Reply #648:** July 13, 2011, 10:43:25 PM »

Quote from: Nathan on July 13, 2011, 10:40:16 PM

No, it's on the app store for the iPhone too.

Skype sucks though. I like Google chat a lot more. I have like 8 google windows open now on my google browser.

eckseid · « **Reply #649:** July 17, 2011, 08:56:35 PM »

I'm trying out Chrome and so far it's nice. Anyone know of any apps/extensions that are good for it?