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Google Social Network: Orkut

Posted by ryuzaki0 on from the first-rule-of-orkut-is-you-do-not-talk-about-orkut dept.

shelleymonster writes "According to CNET, Google has quietly released its own version of Friendster, called Orkut. About 3 months ago, Google entered into talks to acquire Friendster, but was turned down. Named after one of its engineers, Orkut Buyukkokten, the new social network looks even tougher to get into than Friendster. An initial 12,000 invitations were sent out, and new users can only join through an existing user. Someone want to invite me?"

3 of 623 comments (clear)

  1. Re:Quite obnoxious by kfg · · Score: 0, Flamebait

    Because shellymonster and michael share an inferiority complex?

    I'm still trying to figure out why it even exists.

    KFG

  2. Re:Friendster? by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Flamebait

    Great, just what we need. I've never used friendster or any of these other idiotic services and I certainly don't intend to use googles. I really don't have a strong urge to meet a bunch of people who are desperate to get laid and get attention from people and talk like "how r u 2day?".

    Friendster and its ilk are the worst thing the internet has to offer.

  3. MOD PARENT DOWN!! FLAMING GAS BAG!!! by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Flamebait

    Like2SuckIt, you are one dumb motherfucker. Did you show all the other kids on the short bus your investigative prowess? Such an eye for detail.