Join me on Google+
http://www.dearastronomer.com/
If you haven’t already heard, Google is getting into the social media game with Google+. There’s many things Google is doing differently than MySpace, Twitter and Facebook which are quite refreshing. Google+ is getting close to 30 million members while still in an “invite-only” beta test.
One concept that I’ve enjoyed is Google’s method of organizing friends. Google+ uses the concept of “circles”, so you can make content available to any or all circles.
You can even “nest” circles for even more convenience. Another interesting feature is that there’s no direct mail system like Facebook/MySpace. If you want to drop a note to someone, you’d simply create a post, but only share it with that friend. This concept is like posting on a friend’s wall on Facebook, except that only you and your friend would see the post ( and subsequent replies )
I will say, there’s still a few glitches for Google to sort out, and plenty of room for improvement. Google has taken user feedback during the beta test seriously and are continually making improvements.
If you’d like to join google plus, I have 150 140 invites available now. You’ll need to have a Google account (Gmail, etc.) to sign up. Currently there’s no way for google apps (Gmail for companies) users to join Google+, but Google is working on the issue. Follow this link to sign up:
https://plus.google.com/_/notifications/ngemlink?path=%2F%3Fgpinv%3DQlReMp5Bz6o%3ApPiPWYwgjFQ
If you are already on Google+, feel free to add me to your circles. Here’s my profile link:
https://plus.google.com/107935490847186075336/about
Adding me to your circles will qualify you for the Google+ Galileoscope Giveaway!
Ray Sanders is a Sci-Fi geek, astronomer and blogger. Currently researching variable stars at Arizona State University, he writes for Universe Today, The Planetary Society blog, and his own blog, Dear Astronomer
2012-12-04 08:06:33
Source: http://www.dearastronomer.com/2011/08/18/join-me-on-google/
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