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Google Launches Google+ Social Network

Posted by Unknown on from the building-another-walled-garden dept.

Randyll writes "Today, Google announced its decisive entry into the world of social networks by introducing Google+, a social network tied around Google services. Its aim is to be different from other networks with emphasis on privacy and a different kind of social networking. Instead of connecting with your friends, Google+ aims to center connections around specific groups—colleagues, projects, or groups of friends—with the ability to use high-quality video chats and a unique and rich web-based user experience. It is currently in beta with opt-in invites." Several other readers submitted speculation about another mysterious new Google service as well.

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  1. Wait, there are Google services NOT in beta? by elrous0 · · Score: 5, Funny

    It is currently in beta

    Am I to understand that this is notable information?

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  2. This is will be like wave! by Daniel_is_Legnd · · Score: 4, Funny

    This is going to be just like Google Wave. Only Bigger!

    1. Re:This is will be like wave! by city · · Score: 5, Funny

      Google Tsunami?

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  3. Re:Couldn't be worse by interkin3tic · · Score: 4, Funny

    It couldn't possibly be worse than Facebook.

    Back in MY day, we only had myspace. Instead of yer "farmville" we had REAL farms (in civ) and instead of "poke wars" we had "annoying music blaring anytime you load someone's profile."

    Instead of friend requests, we had annoying garage bands from New Jersey constantly urging us to check out their new hip hop album.

    And we liked it! We loved it! You had exactly 10 friends that mattered and everyone else knew you didn't like them, and you got on with your life rather than wasting time posting cute animal pictures from the huffington post!

  4. Re:I, for one... by vlm · · Score: 4, Funny

    and a picture of my hat (my hat is custom made and very distinguishable)

    I LOL as I remember an oldie, but a goodie...

    "I put on my robe and wizard hat"

    http://bash.org/?104383

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  5. Boobies anyone? by dclozier · · Score: 4, Funny

    Who loves boobies? (now that's pretty funny)