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Google+ Already At 10 Million Users

An anonymous reader writes "I project that Google will easily pass 10 million users tomorrow and could reach 20 million user by this coming weekend if they keep the Invite Button available. As one G+ user put it, it is easy to underestimate the power of exponential growth." I bet if people post in the discussion that they need invites, we can scratch each other's backs here. I've been using Google+ for a few days now (Yes I will put you in a circle ;) and have a lot to love, but unless I can gate twitter and Facebook, the best interface in the world won't help me until I can convince my kids' grandparents to move.

1,223 comments

  1. Sure, send me an invite! by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Funny

    But I value my privacy.

    1. Re:Sure, send me an invite! by AstroMatt · · Score: 2

      I'd appreciate an invite: matt.wood61(gmail)

    2. Re:Sure, send me an invite! by chill · · Score: 1

      Sent.

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    3. Re:Sure, send me an invite! by IT.luddite · · Score: 1

      looks like matt grabbed the AC's invite. if there's anymore out there, i'd love to receive it! gyshin(@)g mail . com

    4. Re:Sure, send me an invite! by Conspiracy_Of_Doves · · Score: 1

      me too.

      hypersapien73

    5. Re:Sure, send me an invite! by chill · · Score: 1

      E-mail address?

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    6. Re:Sure, send me an invite! by Conspiracy_Of_Doves · · Score: 1

      hypersapien73 ... at gmail

    7. Re:Sure, send me an invite! by chill · · Score: 1

      I figured, but wanted to be sure. Sent.

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    8. Re:Sure, send me an invite! by bryansj · · Score: 1

      Looking for an invite here... bryansj at the G.

    9. Re:Sure, send me an invite! by Conspiracy_Of_Doves · · Score: 1

      Thankee!

    10. Re:Sure, send me an invite! by eltora49 · · Score: 1

      Pleaseeeeeeee!!!! .. I've been chewing my fingers raw waiting for an invite .. : eltora49 at (gmail).. Thanks!!

    11. Re:Sure, send me an invite! by D'Sphitz · · Score: 1

      Same here, dsphitz at gmail

    12. Re:Sure, send me an invite! by chill · · Score: 1

      One is on the way.

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      Learning HOW to think is more important than learning WHAT to think.
    13. Re:Sure, send me an invite! by chill · · Score: 1

      Sent to both.

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      Learning HOW to think is more important than learning WHAT to think.
    14. Re:Sure, send me an invite! by IT.luddite · · Score: 1

      Thanks Charlie and James! I'm rockin and rollin!

    15. Re:Sure, send me an invite! by Tubal-Cain · · Score: 1

      ditto :-) calebt.3(gmail)

    16. Re:Sure, send me an invite! by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0

      Since everyone's feeling so generous, I wouldn't mind an invite: mluzum (at)gmail

    17. Re:Sure, send me an invite! by Just+Some+Guy · · Score: 1

      It's on its way.

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    18. Re:Sure, send me an invite! by rhinotony · · Score: 1

      I'd appreciate if you can invite me. zhangtony at (gmail) Thanks!

    19. Re:Sure, send me an invite! by chaim79 · · Score: 1

      I'd appreciate one erikofekedahl(gmail)

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      AARON: Villain, I have done thy mother.
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    20. Re:Sure, send me an invite! by Tubal-Cain · · Score: 1

      Got it; thanks!

    21. Re:Sure, send me an invite! by MirthScout · · Score: 1

      I've been looking for an invite too. If anyone's got one please send: MirthScout at gmail

    22. Re:Sure, send me an invite! by oakgrove · · Score: 1

      Invite, please! businessandpolitics gmail

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    23. Re:Sure, send me an invite! by RichardDeVries · · Score: 1

      Hi Chill, I'd like an invite too, if possible. Thanks in advance! richarddevries (atatat) gmail (dottt) com

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    24. Re:Sure, send me an invite! by MrMattx3 · · Score: 1

      Plz. mattx3@gmail.com, would be awesome. I can turn around some invites, too, I hope.

    25. Re:Sure, send me an invite! by la_maison · · Score: 1

      Awesome. Invite received.

    26. Re:Sure, send me an invite! by oakgrove · · Score: 1

      Sweet! Thanks, man!

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    27. Re:Sure, send me an invite! by tycoex · · Score: 1

      I would love an invite. tycoex(At gmail).

    28. Re:Sure, send me an invite! by MirthScout · · Score: 1

      Thanks!

    29. Re:Sure, send me an invite! by fault0 · · Score: 1

      I'd like an invite too. syn9999 @ gmail

    30. Re:Sure, send me an invite! by chaim79 · · Score: 1

      Thanks for the invite!

      BTW, how do I invite my friends, just add them to a circle?

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      AARON: Villain, I have done thy mother.
      Shakespeare invents 'your mom'
    31. Re:Sure, send me an invite! by diegocg · · Score: 1

      In the main screen, there is a icon to send invitations (if they are available).

    32. Re:Sure, send me an invite! by praetorian20 · · Score: 0

      Me too, me too! ashish.sadanandan (gmail) Thank you!

    33. Re:Sure, send me an invite! by WGoods · · Score: 1

      If you have another to spare, an invite would be very much appreciated! - shaunwgoodwin@gmail

    34. Re:Sure, send me an invite! by pscottdv · · Score: 1

      I too would like an invite. My Google username is the same as my Slashdot username. Thanks in advance!

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    35. Re:Sure, send me an invite! by RichardDeVries · · Score: 1

      Thank you sir!

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    36. Re:Sure, send me an invite! by MTgeekMAN · · Score: 1

      any left? mtgeekman(gmail) Thanks!

    37. Re:Sure, send me an invite! by theascended · · Score: 1

      I see some kind people are willing to give invites. I've been whoring for a week, but no one has shared :(
      archangel122184 (google mail)
      Pretty please and thanks!

    38. Re:Sure, send me an invite! by pieterh · · Score: 1

      You got it

    39. Re:Sure, send me an invite! by Eravnrekaree · · Score: 1

      please send me an invite : djackson452 *at* gmail.com. Much appreciated! Thanks.

    40. Re:Sure, send me an invite! by chill · · Score: 1

      It seems to be an unending supply. I've sent 85 in response to requests to this article, plus another 40 or so from other sources of requests. All that in the last hour or so and I can still send.

      Enjoy.

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    41. Re:Sure, send me an invite! by pieterh · · Score: 1

      Invite sent to you.

    42. Re:Sure, send me an invite! by chaim79 · · Score: 1

      Thanks, found it!

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      AARON: Villain, I have done thy mother.
      Shakespeare invents 'your mom'
    43. Re:Sure, send me an invite! by pieterh · · Score: 1

      It's on its way!

    44. Re:Sure, send me an invite! by MMMDI · · Score: 1

      Me too, please please please?

      musicmademe atat gmail

      High fives!

    45. Re:Sure, send me an invite! by ArieKremen · · Score: 1

      me too, please: arie.kremen AT gmail

      Thanks.

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    46. Re:Sure, send me an invite! by AB_Rhialto · · Score: 1

      I'd very much appreciate an invite as well if anyone can spare one. kevin(dot)skaalrud (atat) gmail

      Cheers!

    47. Re:Sure, send me an invite! by hotandnerdy · · Score: 1

      Please, its so very cold without Google+. So cold!

    48. Re:Sure, send me an invite! by MMMDI · · Score: 1

      Charles XXX invited you to join him on Google+

      The Google+ project is currently working out all the kinks with a small group of testers. If you're not able to access Google+, please check back again soon.

      ...which links me to a page that says:

      We've temporarily exceeded our capacity. Please try again soon.

      Ahhh well... thanks anyway!

    49. Re:Sure, send me an invite! by MTgeekMAN · · Score: 1
      well, they seem to have maxed out.

      "Already invited? We've temporarily exceeded our capacity. Please try again soon"

      thanks for the invite though.

    50. Re:Sure, send me an invite! by rawkinpix · · Score: 1

      me too, please? rawkinpix@gmail.com

    51. Re:Sure, send me an invite! by BigPhatPhuck · · Score: 1

      Please. thanks in advance. ferdthebird@gmail

    52. Re:Sure, send me an invite! by hotandnerdy · · Score: 1

      Please send me an invite! hotandnerdy at gmail.com

    53. Re:Sure, send me an invite! by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0

      I'm terribly sorry, but every time my eyes scan this page I read that as "dipshits at gmail" and I get defensive on their behalf.

    54. Re:Sure, send me an invite! by Just+Some+Guy · · Score: 1

      Got you covered.

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      Dewey, what part of this looks like authorities should be involved?
    55. Re:Sure, send me an invite! by cecille · · Score: 1

      Late to the party here, but if anyone has a spare, I'd love an inv. cecille.freeman at gmail

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    56. Re:Sure, send me an invite! by JerkBoB · · Score: 1

      Hi! jerkbob_at_pobox_thatthingsunwas_com please and thanks very much!

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    57. Re:Sure, send me an invite! by Just+Some+Guy · · Score: 1

      Check your inbox. :-)

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      Dewey, what part of this looks like authorities should be involved?
    58. Re:Sure, send me an invite! by Just+Some+Guy · · Score: 1

      It should be on its way now.

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    59. Re:Sure, send me an invite! by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0

      cwbyrd (atat) (gmail) please!

    60. Re:Sure, send me an invite! by kid-noodle · · Score: 1

      Like the rest of the ravening horde trapped in Zuckerberg's basement, I'd love an invite - demonixz at gmail.com.

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    61. Re:Sure, send me an invite! by chill · · Score: 1

      Man, I hope "thatthingsunwas" translates to "dot". :-)

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    62. Re:Sure, send me an invite! by Just+Some+Guy · · Score: 1

      Nope; too late. Ah, what the heck - sent.

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    63. Re:Sure, send me an invite! by Dekker3D · · Score: 1

      Would love an invite as well: dekker3d (at gmail dot com)

    64. Re:Sure, send me an invite! by JerkBoB · · Score: 1

      Ha, yeah. Got it, thanks! Also got the "exceeded capacity" message, boo. Hopefully it will work later. They didn't count on the /. effect. :)

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    65. Re:Sure, send me an invite! by tehcyder · · Score: 1

      But I value my privacy.

      That's OK John, we have all your information anyway.

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    66. Re:Sure, send me an invite! by Bellegante · · Score: 1

      I'd like one. Bellegante at gmail

    67. Re:Sure, send me an invite! by jdmuskrat · · Score: 1

      if there are any invites left, or right, i will take one. jdmuskrat@gmail.com

    68. Re:Sure, send me an invite! by Just+Some+Guy · · Score: 1

      Say pretty please! OK.

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    69. Re:Sure, send me an invite! by aneroid · · Score: 1

      Sent to (#36734484)

    70. Re:Sure, send me an invite! by tehcyder · · Score: 1

      And, amusingly, a long list of people giving their gmail addresses (so they can get an invitation) follows

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    71. Re:Sure, send me an invite! by cecille · · Score: 1

      Got the invite - thanks!

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    72. Re:Sure, send me an invite! by Uhhhh+oh+ya! · · Score: 1

      If there are any invites left out there Id sure appreciate one being thrown my way. justincase2090@gmail.com

    73. Re:Sure, send me an invite! by earthloop · · Score: 1

      Any invites left to cover me?!? xmobuk at gm.

      Cheers! ;o)

    74. Re:Sure, send me an invite! by xaetliv · · Score: 1

      I'd love an invite too giacomo.valentini on gmail.

    75. Re:Sure, send me an invite! by stdarg · · Score: 1

      I would like an invite! jrbrock gmail

    76. Re:Sure, send me an invite! by pscottdv · · Score: 1

      Got it! Thanks!

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    77. Re:Sure, send me an invite! by Just+Some+Guy · · Score: 1

      The more the merrier, right?

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    78. Re:Sure, send me an invite! by earthloop · · Score: 1

      TY!

    79. Re:Sure, send me an invite! by breakfastpirate · · Score: 1

      If there are any other invites floating around, I could use one and would much appreciate it. My email is my slashdot username at gmail

    80. Re:Sure, send me an invite! by Anubis+IV · · Score: 1

      You have one on the way.

    81. Re:Sure, send me an invite! by kid-noodle · · Score: 1

      Thank you kindly!

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    82. Re:Sure, send me an invite! by monkitman · · Score: 1

      I would also love a invite! email monkitman@gmail.com

    83. Re:Sure, send me an invite! by swanzilla · · Score: 1

      Same here. Late and pathetic... lasverduras[at]gmail if anyone has an invite left. Thanks ahead of time...

    84. Re:Sure, send me an invite! by MaskedSlacker · · Score: 1

      Anymore of those?

    85. Re:Sure, send me an invite! by ArcherB · · Score: 1

      Someone mod this guy up!

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    86. Re:Sure, send me an invite! by Cinder6 · · Score: 1

      An invite would be cool:

      forums AT cinder6 DOT com

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    87. Re:Sure, send me an invite! by DrgnDancer · · Score: 1

      I wouldn't mind an invite at (trevor dot antczak attat me com) Thanks!

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    88. Re:Sure, send me an invite! by chill · · Score: 1

      I seem to have more, though a few people have reported getting "exceeded capacity" messages. I don't that that is due to me, but due to Google+ getting slashdotted.

      Give it a go.

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    89. Re:Sure, send me an invite! by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0

      Like the rest of this boundless horde, I'd appreciate an invite as well, if anyone has any remaining -- dftaylor3(gmail). =)

    90. Re:Sure, send me an invite! by sgcarter · · Score: 1

      I'd appreciate one: shaungcarter(gmail)

    91. Re:Sure, send me an invite! by sarcasym · · Score: 1

      I'd like to put my toe in that pool if you know what I mean.
      sarcasym (gmail)

    92. Re:Sure, send me an invite! by JackieBrown · · Score: 1

      Can I get one too? Email is dbroome@gmail.com

    93. Re:Sure, send me an invite! by Zyrkyr · · Score: 1

      zyrkyr at yahoo would also be grateful for an invite (thx!)

    94. Re:Sure, send me an invite! by chill · · Score: 1

      And...you're my #100 for Slashdot. Good luck. Some people seem to be getting an "exceeded capacity" message. You'd think Google would disable the invite function temporarily if they were having issues or wanted to throttle things back.

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    95. Re:Sure, send me an invite! by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0

      Like the rest of this boundless horde, I'd appreciate one as well. dftaylor3(gmail)

    96. Re:Sure, send me an invite! by wcb4 · · Score: 1

      william dot byrd (gmail) please?

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    97. Re:Sure, send me an invite! by microcentillion · · Score: 1

      Could I please get one too!? mcclaren.f1 (gmail)

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    98. Re:Sure, send me an invite! by apexsilverevo8 · · Score: 1

      I would also enjoy an envite if any one is willing to give one. james.voils at gmail.com

    99. Re:Sure, send me an invite! by Music2Eat · · Score: 1

      If anyone still has a spare invite, I'd be much appreciative. brian.f.thomasREMOVE@gmail.com Just remove the REMOVE. Thanks in advance.

    100. Re:Sure, send me an invite! by rsae718 · · Score: 1

      I would appreciate one russ.earnest(gmail)

    101. Re:Sure, send me an invite! by Saliegh · · Score: 1

      If you have any invites left, and the inclination to continue being absurdly generous please send to balser@gmail.com

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    102. Re:Sure, send me an invite! by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0

      It's my birthday today! Best present would be to receive an invite... :D
      dany.tore@gmail.com

    103. Re:Sure, send me an invite! by Eagle'sFlight · · Score: 1

      I would love an invite, and I hope that Google will let me use it in the near future: nwh (a t) cox.net

    104. Re:Sure, send me an invite! by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0

      youwannablowforadollar (hotmail com)
      thx :)

    105. Re:Sure, send me an invite! by elrapido511 · · Score: 1

      if its not too much to ask.... rmichael511 at gmail dot com . Thx.

    106. Re:Sure, send me an invite! by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0

      Desperately need an invite. Help! akinbodeog@gmail.com

    107. Re:Sure, send me an invite! by masshuu · · Score: 1

      would not mind an invite myself, matthew.r.cash(gmail)

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    108. Re:Sure, send me an invite! by thstart · · Score: 1

      I'd appreciate an invite: thstart(gmail)

    109. Re:Sure, send me an invite! by chaboud · · Score: 1

      Cool stuff, folks. chaboud (gmail) if anyone is up for one more.

      Gotta love the love of the tech nerd community.

    110. Re:Sure, send me an invite! by masshuu · · Score: 1

      Thanks! Got an invite

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    111. Re:Sure, send me an invite! by smolloy · · Score: 1

      sdmolloy at gmail

      Pretty please? :)

    112. Re:Sure, send me an invite! by Abstrackt · · Score: 1

      We've temporarily exceeded our capacity. Please try again soon.

      Ahhh well... thanks anyway!

      Keep trying throughout the day. I got the same message at first but 15 minutes later I could sign up without problems.

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    113. Re:Sure, send me an invite! by chaboud · · Score: 1

      Received, thanks!

    114. Re:Sure, send me an invite! by Draconis183 · · Score: 1

      Can I also get an invite? dfitzpatrickpj at gmail--

    115. Re:Sure, send me an invite! by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0

      There seems to be a trend. I'd love an invite as well, if you've got them to spare. yoda (at) mlug.missouri.edu

    116. Re:Sure, send me an invite! by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0

      I'd like an invite please.

      Bart Fullan

      ntouchmarketing@gmail.com

    117. Re:Sure, send me an invite! by shanebush · · Score: 1

      I'd appreciate one too please

      shanebush at gmail dot com

    118. Re:Sure, send me an invite! by jeepville · · Score: 1

      I would like an invite jeepville[gmail]

    119. Re:Sure, send me an invite! by jonahbron · · Score: 1

      jonahbron.d ?

    120. Re:Sure, send me an invite! by Eagle'sFlight · · Score: 1

      Thanks!!! I got it. Now I just wait for Google to let the door crack open a bit and I'll slide myself in...like a cockroach looking for crumbs.

    121. Re:Sure, send me an invite! by kokoko1 · · Score: 1

      on its way

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    122. Re:Sure, send me an invite! by xlovenuggetx · · Score: 1

      i'd like an invite please! xlovenuggetx (gmail)

    123. Re:Sure, send me an invite! by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0

      Invite would be good, tempest@gmx.com please :)

    124. Re:Sure, send me an invite! by smolloy · · Score: 1

      Wow! That was fast! Thanks chill!

    125. Re:Sure, send me an invite! by keefus_a · · Score: 1

      Help a gmail user with out.... The name's ericj77

    126. Re:Sure, send me an invite! by JKroha · · Score: 1

      Love one at jkroha at gmail

    127. Re:Sure, send me an invite! by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0

      I hope Google+ can do some serious damage before failbook has an IPO. Please send me an invite:
      smith.cwarren(gmail)

    128. Re:Sure, send me an invite! by ScoLgo · · Score: 1

      Is it too late to get an invite to my username at gmail dot com?

      Thx!

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      "Michael, I did nothing. I did absolutely nothing - and it was everything that I thought it could be."
    129. Re:Sure, send me an invite! by Muntyhoven · · Score: 1

      May I please be -really- rude and ask somebody if they have an invite spare for munty.hoven at gmail. I'd be very grateful! Sorry again for being pest. I suppose it's because I'm not very popular. Ah well. Thanks guys

    130. Re:Sure, send me an invite! by DWDuck · · Score: 1

      Me too. dwinker@visi.com That'd be awesome. Thanks.

    131. Re:Sure, send me an invite! by AliasMarlowe · · Score: 1

      If there are any left, send an invite to: laukkamaa [at] gmail

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    132. Re:Sure, send me an invite! by ravenscar · · Score: 1

      I'm all about an invite. My thanks in advance to anyone who's willing to send.

    133. Re:Sure, send me an invite! by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0

      Send me one too!!! juliano.quaglio(gmail)

    134. Re:Sure, send me an invite! by ravenscar · · Score: 1

      yeah - my email address would help I'm sure - nystrom.paul@thatgoogleemailsite.com (gmail)

    135. Re:Sure, send me an invite! by iaredam · · Score: 0

      If you still have any left, can you send one my way?

      iaredam( gmail )

      Thanks man

    136. Re:Sure, send me an invite! by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0

      I'd appreciate one: seanboyle30 (gmail)

    137. Re:Sure, send me an invite! by Just+Some+Guy · · Score: 1

      You've been invited. :-)

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    138. Re:Sure, send me an invite! by AliasMarlowe · · Score: 1

      Thanks, got it!

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    139. Re:Sure, send me an invite! by J053 · · Score: 1

      Moi aussi! hstilmack@gmail

    140. Re:Sure, send me an invite! by cybrpnk2 · · Score: 1

      Invite, please: rickyjames at gmail etc etc - Thx!!!

    141. Re:Sure, send me an invite! by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0

      I'd like an invite: smith.cwarren(gmail)

    142. Re:Sure, send me an invite! by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0

      Chekc your in box

    143. Re:Sure, send me an invite! by grimarr · · Score: 1

      (One of the rare times an AOL meme seems appropriate...)
      Me too, please. my username at gmail
      Thanks!

    144. Re:Sure, send me an invite! by Reality+Master+301 · · Score: 1

      Can I be #101? (Or 301, I can wait) ;-) rodion and then samsa (without any spaces, or the "and then" part, the server is gmail. There, that should hopefully trick some spambots...

    145. Re:Sure, send me an invite! by MrTempest · · Score: 1

      Looking for an invite, tempest@gmx.com please. Thanks!

    146. Re:Sure, send me an invite! by Calindae · · Score: 1

      Any left ? :) tjreddell at gmail.com

    147. Re:Sure, send me an invite! by thinc · · Score: 1

      shadyone at gmail

    148. Re:Sure, send me an invite! by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0

      would love an invite... david.snyder(gmail)

    149. Re:Sure, send me an invite! by Artemis · · Score: 1

      Please? Thanks. michael (attatatta) mcox.com

    150. Re:Sure, send me an invite! by mikecase · · Score: 1

      I'll take an invite as well while we're handing them out. mikecase00@gmail

    151. Re:Sure, send me an invite! by bigstrat2003 · · Score: 1

      Sent you an invite, should be there shortly.

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    152. Re:Sure, send me an invite! by bigstrat2003 · · Score: 1

      Click on the "get more information" link in the invite, that seems to take you to the setup page even though the email says they're at capacity.

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    153. Re:Sure, send me an invite! by buxton2k · · Score: 1

      Hi chill, if you're still willing and able, I'd love an invite. Thanks in advance!

      jbarbur (gmail)

    154. Re:Sure, send me an invite! by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0

      invite please

      stonacek@gmail.com

    155. Re:Sure, send me an invite! by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0

      I'd appreciate an invite too: dictionmania@gmail.com

    156. Re:Sure, send me an invite! by Lord+Juan · · Score: 1

      I would like an invite as well
      jvalenciae (gmail)

      Thanks in advance

    157. Re:Sure, send me an invite! by AnonymusCowMoo · · Score: 0

      give us one precious: nailuii (gmail).

    158. Re:Sure, send me an invite! by tarellel · · Score: 1

      It seems like I am the only one out of my various friend circles that haven't been invited. I would really appreciate one please: tarellel (gmail) If I get an invite, I'd like to thank you in advance.

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    159. Re:Sure, send me an invite! by buxton2k · · Score: 1

      Chill, thanks! Invite worked perfectly, looking forward to playing around with anything non-facebook.

    160. Re:Sure, send me an invite! by Heinen · · Score: 1

      I would also appreciate an invite if someone can spare one.

      richard.heinen@gmail.com

    161. Re:Sure, send me an invite! by rahvin112 · · Score: 1

      Add me to the list of mob with pitchforks and Torches searching for Zuckerberg.

      Oh and I could use a google+ Invite as well. trenthansonpe at gmail.

    162. Re:Sure, send me an invite! by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0

      paul.gerken(gmail)

    163. Re:Sure, send me an invite! by gbutler69 · · Score: 1

      gerald.edward.butler @ "the google mail" - woulde like an invite

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    164. Re:Sure, send me an invite! by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0

      I would love one too "zahynacz@gmail.com"

    165. Re:Sure, send me an invite! by abiding_awareness · · Score: 1

      Anyone still reading the thread: Please send invite: algebraicring (a/t) gmail. thanks in advance!

    166. Re:Sure, send me an invite! by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0

      *Wonders if this is a phishing op targeted at slashdotters...*
      *Weighs against the chance of getting a G+ invite...*

      Invite me!

      wahming.at.gmail

    167. Re:Sure, send me an invite! by djo26 · · Score: 1

      If you still have invites I would like one as well, danodev@gmail.com

    168. Re:Sure, send me an invite! by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0

      invite plz xbaldxaaronx@gmail.com

      thank you.

    169. Re:Sure, send me an invite! by Ncl8 · · Score: 1

      Looking for an invite also: crofle at gmail

    170. Re:Sure, send me an invite! by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0

      I would appreciate an invite. dotsonspace(gmail)

    171. Re:Sure, send me an invite! by Tubal-Cain · · Score: 1

      Sent [extra text to defeat the no-identical-posts filter]

    172. Re:Sure, send me an invite! by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0

      I can haz an invite? tjcee1@gmail.com preeze..

    173. Re:Sure, send me an invite! by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0

      I should log in...

      Meh, I'll ask anyway, any chance of one for an Aussie? bandmassa#gmail,com (you know which characters I really mean ;-)

    174. Re:Sure, send me an invite! by rwag · · Score: 1

      Any chance of getting an invite 15022y4 at gmail.com

      Cheers,

    175. Re:Sure, send me an invite! by rwag · · Score: 1

      PLEASE send me an invite : 15022y4 at gmail.com. ---- Thanks.

    176. Re:Sure, send me an invite! by dalemay · · Score: 1

      dale_may1999@gmail.com

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  2. Oh the Humanity! by fuzzyfuzzyfungus · · Score: 1

    Would it be crass of us to rent a dingy motel, buy some horribly depressing cheap decorations, and invite Tom from Myspace and Zuckerberg from Facebook to their very own pity party?

    1. Re:Oh the Humanity! by nschubach · · Score: 2
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    2. Re:Oh the Humanity! by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0

      https://plus.google.com/112063946124358686266

    3. Re:Oh the Humanity! by Nursie · · Score: 1

      They must cry themselves to sleep at night on their enormous piles of money...

    4. Re:Oh the Humanity! by Anne+Honime · · Score: 1

      One of them is playing nicer than the other (but he's retired).

    5. Re:Oh the Humanity! by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0

      Unfortunately I don't think G+ will replace FB. Not because it's not superior, it most likely is (I don't use either so I'm not best places to say) but simply because people tend to pick a tech when the time is right and stick with it even in the face of superior tech. The reason FB owns social networking and MySpace doesn't is because FB came around just as regular people were getting interested in the web, and the hardcore users just happened to be migrating to FB at the time. It's the reason the iPod/iPhone became popular (one appeared just as regular people were getting interested in portable music, the other just as regular people were getting interested in smartphones) and have stayed that way in face of better technologies. Same thing with Windows (OSX and pretty much any flavour of Linux are better but people stick with what they know). I think Google may just have missed the boat on this one.

    6. Re:Oh the Humanity! by Moryath · · Score: 1

      Well, that and the fact that Myspace's unreadable, barely viewable "virtual bling" format consigned it to the renaming of "GhettoSpace" in about 1 day after launch...

    7. Re:Oh the Humanity! by tomhudson · · Score: 4, Interesting

      You might want to check out G+ hangout. Think "multi-user video chat done right". You create a hangout and invite either individuals or a circle (you'll get the whole "circles thing" after just a few moments) and others come and go as they please.

      That alone will kill facebook for grandma and grandpa. No typing, no chat, just say hi to the kids and see them say hi to you, talk with their cousins, etc.

      And it will be a killer for kids as well. Video Party Line!

      Even business will latch onto it for teleconferences.

      G+ will pass facebook within 2 years, and possibly within 1.

    8. Re:Oh the Humanity! by Culture20 · · Score: 1

      Also, facebook's "requirement" of real names helps users find people instead of looking for odd usernames.

    9. Re:Oh the Humanity! by Moryath · · Score: 1

      Indeed. Even if you make a fake name, you have a "name" name, not a bizarre username.

      Of course, you could easily be one of a dozen Drizzt Do'Urdens on Facebook. But that's still a searchable name that looks kinda like a name.

  3. Post it in your journal instead of the main thread by tomhudson · · Score: 2
    This way, you get people you more or less already know ...

    Don't use your slashdot journal? Philistine!

    Also, not getting your kid's grandparents to use it at this time can be considered a feature. Let the early adopters work out the kinks first, otherwise when they try to move from failbook they'll just move right back.

  4. Better than facebook by Saib0t · · Score: 5, Informative
    This google+ thing is much better than facebook in my opinion.

    It's like going from hotmail to gmail back when it launched.
    It's sleek, doesn't get in the way, lets you do things easily. You manage your "friends" easily.

    Hell, it's one service I wouldn't have any issue adding my boss and co-workers to, unlike facebook.

    As a bonus, I don't get people posting asinine idiocies on my wall. Sure they can get me to eyeball their crap by mentionning me in their posts, but at least it won't bother everyone else who reads the things I write.

    A negative side, not for me but for others, would be the lack of games, but we'll see...

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    1. Re:Better than facebook by tepples · · Score: 4, Informative

      Who needs Facebook games when there are VirtualNES.com (Java) and Newgrounds (Flash)?

    2. Re:Better than facebook by tomhudson · · Score: 2
      I believe games are coming, but when they do it, they're going to do it better than "the other guy". The basic service should be completely rolled out by the first week of the fall school semester, to "catch the wave".

      The way facebook is blocking exporting contacts, you know they're scared.

    3. Re:Better than facebook by mekkab · · Score: 3, Insightful

      It doesn't let me post pictures from my iPhone easily (unless there is an app I'm missing? seriously, any and all help appreciated, here!). Microblogging with photos is basically what I use Facebook for. Give me that, g+, and I'll start giving in earnest. /haven't "hungout" yet but I hear that's actually kinda cool...

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    4. Re:Better than facebook by SeeSp0tRun · · Score: 4, Interesting

      Facebook games are a big reason I ditched a long time ago. Facebook's privacy was horrible enough without allowing the apps to circumvent what few privacy settings they had. If g+ never has them, I will be one happy camper.

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    5. Re:Better than facebook by Saib0t · · Score: 1

      I know there's an android app that lets you do just that. I don't know for the iPhone. I use neither so I couldn't point you in its direction but I've seen others do it.

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    6. Re:Better than facebook by Rhaban · · Score: 5, Informative

      iPhone app is pending approval from Apple since day 1 of G+.

    7. Re:Better than facebook by Alarash · · Score: 2

      Lack of games is not a negative for me either. What really is is the lack of Google Reader integration. I'd like to see what people I'm following share from Reader on my G+ Stream, and I also want to see the RSS feeds either integrated or in its own stream.

    8. Re:Better than facebook by dunezone · · Score: 3, Insightful

      Who needs Facebook games when there are VirtualNES.com (Java) and Newgrounds (Flash)?

      My parents.

    9. Re:Better than facebook by avhell · · Score: 1

      This is absolutely true. For those of us who don't want to wade through the inanity of fb wall posts, and who still go to more "traditional" methods of getting internet information, Reader integration is a must-have. I imagine it's coming before long, though.

    10. Re:Better than facebook by AngryDeuce · · Score: 4, Insightful

      A negative side, not for me but for others, would be the lack of games, but we'll see...

      Man, that's one of the biggest things I love about it. I know it's futile to expect Zynga and such to stay away from a revenue stream, but the inane games were one of the reasons I quit facebook a few months ago, I got sick of all the spam and having to block apps and people constantly. People would just go around the filters and post crap on my wall about it, "Can you log in quick and give me some horseshoes?" and all that stupidity.

      I suppose we should just enjoy the relative peace and quiet while it lasts. So far I've had a very positive experience...

    11. Re:Better than facebook by AngryDeuce · · Score: 1

      The G+ android app allows you do that. The iPhone app has been submitted but it's awaiting approval. Don't know why Apple hasn't approved it yet, surely they don't mind Google apps?

    12. Re:Better than facebook by Daetrin · · Score: 1

      A negative side, not for me but for others, would be the lack of games, but we'll see...

      There's been some speculation that that's what's up with the Google job postings for people with game developer experience a little while back was about.

      As others have said though, hopefully Google will handle them in a way that favors the user rather than companies like Zynga that use them to spam the hell out of everyone.

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    13. Re:Better than facebook by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0

      It sounds like you didn't do anything to manage your own social space. If this is the case, you're going to suffer the same issues on Google+ eventually. Don't let the early adopters fool you as to the future of any technology.
       
      And I, for one, despise the monoculture of Google.

    14. Re:Better than facebook by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0

      IPhone app is coming. If its anything like the android app, posting pictures will be a breeze.

    15. Re:Better than facebook by nahdude812 · · Score: 1

      The Android app is really nice in particular with respect to photos & videos - if you set the option for it, it automatically uploads any photos & videos to G+ as soon as you take them (you just use the native camera app, you don't even have to launch the G+ app, though you can do it that way too). They upload in an unshared state, you can then share them either through the G+ app or on the G+ website.

      The integration is really nice, I shot a few photos of my daughter playing at the playground, and when I got home I reviewed and shared them on my desktop without having to even think about getting the photos off my phone.

      I doubt they will be able to provide the same level of integration on iOS though, that sort of integration is something Apple will only allow for their own products.

    16. Re:Better than facebook by mcvos · · Score: 1

      What I hope to see in Google+ is a way to filter on specific kinds of messages from the people in your circles. Some people may post lots of crap and the occasional gem. Give posts tags to filter on, filter on number of +1s, number of comments, etc. Filtering on game spam would be easy in that setup.

      Google+ doesn't seem to have this, but if everybody here sends this idea as feedback, maybe they'll implement it.

    17. Re:Better than facebook by CNeb96 · · Score: 1

      Not quite as integrated but you could get a Picasa app. http://www.uvento.com/mypics Picasa links to G+.

    18. Re:Better than facebook by blind+biker · · Score: 1

      There is a shitTon of games on iGoogle, and a few are quite great. I have no idea how good is the integration with iGoogle and Google+. If some good soul would send me an invite ( howdilydoo at gmail ) I could find out...

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    19. Re:Better than facebook by Nerdfest · · Score: 1

      I've heard of people theorizing that Google+ is not intended to replace FaceBook, but to force them to be more open. Perhaps the same could be done to Apple if Google+ becomes popular enough.

    20. Re:Better than facebook by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0

      I actually hate the fact you can't post on other peoples walls, or even PM them. All they need to keep everything kosher with posting on others walls, is this: Restrict the content posted to the people that the postee has in the same circle as the poster, then add an easy dropdown that the owner of the wall can click to "release" that post to other circles if they wish. Also, enable the ability to turn the ability to post off by circle, with the "followers" circle off by default, and the rest on by default.

    21. Re:Better than facebook by arisvega · · Score: 2

      It's like going from hotmail to gmail back when it launched.

      Google did something very, very clever; sit back and wait (develop in the shadows, actually) while people where getting more and more frustrated with Facebook (like they were with Hotmail), and feeling that they got "stuck with it" because of the lack of alternatives. That part was bound to happen.

      You manage your "friends" easily. [..] I wouldn't have any issue adding my boss and co-workers to, unlike facebook.

      In a sense, Google has learned from the mistakes of others; I still cannot fathom why Facebook did not add such functionalities - so many of its users would had welcomed them. Perhaps their coding skills are poor, or they are more busy trying to hire marketing people instead of coders, to figure out how they can sell your information to third parties more efficiently.

      The cynic in me is eager to yell that "they are the same shit, all of them"; though I have to hand it to Google that they played this one very smooth; Facebook has had a hard time making a sensible file out of you; who are your closest friends? Who are the relatives, coworkers, and who are the "people you just know"? With Google+ interface, it is the user is completing this task for Google

      Per the Hotmail/Gmail analogy, Google has the reputation of being more geeky; you want to use Google because you get a sense that you actually do creative stuff, they develop and give new functionalities out and they keep it alive. And it does keep you a notch over the flock, making you feel special - c'mon, you know it does.

      I am absolutely confident that their interface will be getting better and better for decades to come- they will expand and develop and incorporate new technologies. But now, profiling will reach levels never seen before- the fraction of your online time logged with Google will be enormous - let us see how Google will handle that.

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    22. Re:Better than facebook by Fnkmaster · · Score: 1

      It isn't afflicted with the awful fake user spam that Facebook has. I get assaulted with at least 5-10 fraudulent friend requests on Facebook every day.

      I just hope it stays that way - the asymmetric model of G+ doesn't seem to reward fake user spam as strongly, but it remains to be seen how that's handled.

    23. Re:Better than facebook by tepples · · Score: 2

      it automatically uploads any photos & videos to G+ as soon as you take them

      How many megabytes of the carrier's monthly data allowance does that use?

    24. Re:Better than facebook by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0

      Anyone born after 1980 or before 1965

    25. Re:Better than facebook by mekkab · · Score: 1

      I've heard about that! Thanks for posting here, it's probably useful for someone.

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    26. Re:Better than facebook by cayenne8 · · Score: 1

      How many megabytes of the carrier's monthly data allowance does that use?

      Wouldn't matter to me...I have unlimited data.

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    27. Re:Better than facebook by uncledrax · · Score: 1

      I think the lack of games is what will keep me on G+ actually.. (and if they don't put it on G+, it'll also be what helps keep FB relevant to the 'in' crowd).

      Now they just need to implement a feature request or two I asked for, and it'd make G+ perfect for what I'd be looking for.

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    28. Re:Better than facebook by jbonomi · · Score: 1

      Then it would be similar to creating your own browser to get the other browser makers to improve their javascript and rendering engines, like Chrome.

    29. Re:Better than facebook by siride · · Score: 1

      You're in luck. It's already there. Go to your profile and then click on the Buzz pseudo-tab. It's more like an RSS feed of everything on Reader, but it's good enough for me. Also, thanks to the big black bar at the top, you can easily switch between Google apps, making it *almost* like G+ is including all of those apps.

    30. Re:Better than facebook by bberens · · Score: 1

      Yah, but how do I change my google+ stylesheet/theme? LoL, jk, that feature sucks.

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    31. Re:Better than facebook by FoolishOwl · · Score: 1

      I keep thinking that the single best feature of Google+ is the absence of Zynga.

      I deleted my Facebook account because of my disgust with Facebook's passive-aggressive hostility towards privacy controls, but I'd stopped using Facebook long before, because I was sick of the perpetual spam to sign up for games for which the gameplay consisted almost solely of spamming people to sign up for them.

    32. Re:Better than facebook by tepples · · Score: 1

      Then the G+ app is not free: users must first pay the carrier's ETF to get out of a capped data plan. And I imagine that some users will have to move to where a plan like yours is even available. What would you recommend to a friend or family member in such a situation?

    33. Re:Better than facebook by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0

      Create an album called "Mobile" on Picasa Web, then use a photo-sharing app on the iPhone to post to it. Photos will automatically show up in your G+ feed.

    34. Re:Better than facebook by Toonol · · Score: 1

      Sid Meier's CivWorld went to open beta last week.

      It's a far cry from a traditional civilization game, but is worlds ahead of the typical farmville zynga crap. It's got me logging onto facebook daily, instead of once a month.

    35. Re:Better than facebook by Chonnawonga · · Score: 1

      That would be a good feature! The "Sparks" idea has merit, but it doesn't do what you're suggesting, and it probably should.

    36. Re:Better than facebook by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0

      You have to actually turn the feature on. So I'm assume those who are worried about data rates and such will simply just not use the feature.

    37. Re:Better than facebook by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0

      Could you send me an invite por favor??

      rossccraft(at)gmail(dot)com

    38. Re:Better than facebook by AmiMoJo · · Score: 1

      I think they need to be more pro-active when it comes to apps and games. While I appreciate the uncensored nature of the Android Market the apps on there only affect me, but on Facebook other people's crap can expose my private data by, for example, re-posting images I shared with them. Ideally people should look at what permissions the app wants and notice when the latest Farmville clone wants to look at their photos, but they don't.

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    39. Re:Better than facebook by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0

      My God you are a tedious douche.

    40. Re:Better than facebook by zero0ne · · Score: 1

      There is an easier way to do that, and that is allowing custom streams to be created.

      Right now, your primary stream is basically all your circle streams into one big feed.

      I want to see the option to create custom streams (of say Group X and Group Y) as well as the ability to choose a default stream to show when you first go to it.

      This way, you could create a custom stream of friends / family / work, and set that as your primary stream... then go over to your goonsquad / reddit custom feed and see whats being posted in that group.

    41. Re:Better than facebook by gorzek · · Score: 1

      Yup, I was asked as soon as I installed it whether I it to automatically upload photos/videos. I unchecked that. I'll decide what I want to upload, thank you very much.

    42. Re:Better than facebook by nahdude812 · · Score: 2, Informative

      As many as you allow it to, it's an option you have to opt-in to. There are options to control when you want to allow it to upload:
      * Only photos via mobile networks
      * Photos & videos via mobile networks
      * Photos & videos via wi-fi only

      Plus there are other options for whether to allow upload when roaming, and whether to wait for the phone to be charging before doing an upload. There is a status message in Settings which tells you, for example, "Paused: waiting for WiFi".

    43. Re:Better than facebook by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0

      The Android G+ app will automatically upload any and all pictures you take with your cell phone into a private album on the site. Between the pictures I like to take of the cardinals outside my office window and the cock and balls in my shorts, I haven't decided if I like this feature yet.

    44. Re:Better than facebook by Optic7 · · Score: 1

      You manage your "friends" easily. [..] I wouldn't have any issue adding my boss and co-workers to, unlike facebook.

      In a sense, Google has learned from the mistakes of others; I still cannot fathom why Facebook did not add such functionalities - so many of its users would had welcomed them. Perhaps their coding skills are poor, or they are more busy trying to hire marketing people instead of coders, to figure out how they can sell your information to third parties more efficiently.

      I still don't understand why people complain about this. It's been possible to easily control who can read your posts on facebook for at least a couple of years if not more. When you're typing up a new post, look at the little lock icon underneath the text editing window. You can choose exactly who can read each of your posts, and you can even set defaults. I setup R0, R1, R2 etc levels of trust groups type of system and by default don't allow anyone that I place in R3 to have access to any of my information. When I add people, I automatically assign them to one of those groups.

      In effect, one of the big features of Google+ that people rave about, Circles, has existed on Facebook for years.

    45. Re:Better than facebook by gorzek · · Score: 1

      Is there some reason you can't just ignore Facebook games? That's what I do. I have it set not to show me any invitations or game-related posts. I've never played a Facebook game and I doubt I ever will.

      Always confused by people saying they left Facebook or won't use Facebook because of the games. They're optional, people.

    46. Re:Better than facebook by doyle.jack · · Score: 1

      iPhone people are waiting for Steve Jobs to say that Google+ is suitable for his followers.

    47. Re:Better than facebook by doyle.jack · · Score: 1

      It's pretty funny how they are ranting and raving about their feature in iOS 5 that allows you to use the volume button as a shutter button. This has been the case on iPhone for some time with 3rd party apps, although Apple kicked them out of the store because it would confuse customers.

    48. Re:Better than facebook by doyle.jack · · Score: 1

      It's completely optional. What I'm more concerned about than bandwidth (I have unlimited) is battery usage. They also give you the option to have it postpone uploading until you have plugged the phone into a charger. I do it that way. I think you can also have it only do it when you are connected to Wifi, but I don't remember.

    49. Re:Better than facebook by AngryDeuce · · Score: 1

      Of course, I ignored all the game posts from the games themselves. The problem is that the older half of my family is all addicted to those games and frequently posts about them outside of the games as well as sends me private messages. They're like crack addicts over the stuff.

      I admit, there's more to the decisions than that; mainly it's just nice in that it's a fresh start. I could create a new FB profile, but it's way easier just to start over somewhere else. As of now, the interface is a lot less cluttered, too.

    50. Re:Better than facebook by mcvos · · Score: 1

      You can already choose which circles you want to see. What I want is the ability to decide what I want to see from the people in that circle. Maybe I do want to see links to TED talks and other interesting articles, but I don't want to see spam from the games they're playing, for example.

    51. Re:Better than facebook by gorzek · · Score: 1

      I would defriend people if they were that obnoxious. Yes, even family members.

      (But I never befriend family members on FB to begin with.)

    52. Re:Better than facebook by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0

      This this this! I keep wanting to hit "share" and have it go to G+ and not Buzz.

    53. Re:Better than facebook by Stone2065 · · Score: 1

      There's an Android app already, although it seems to work easier if you barcode scan the square instead of directing your browser to their link for the download. And yes, you can snap a shot and it uploads immediately, plus you have the option to geocache or not the pic.

      Just got my invite last night from a friend, and I'm really liking it so far... Like I said in one of my first posts "if this works out as well as I'm hoping, I'm dropping FB like a diseased rat..."

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      Stone
    54. Re:Better than facebook by cayenne8 · · Score: 1

      Then the G+ app is not free: users must first pay the carrier's ETF to get out of a capped data plan. And I imagine that some users will have to move to where a plan like yours is even available. What would you recommend to a friend or family member in such a situation?

      I'd recommend what I currently recommend (in broader terms). Don't get on these social networks. You're just volunteering way too much private data to corporation, and also the Federal govt.

      I have unlimited data on my phone...but I ain't gonna waste a byte of it on FB or Google+.

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    55. Re:Better than facebook by aztracker1 · · Score: 1

      If you have picasa on your desktop, you should be able to attach that to your G+ , and can use that to sync them up (pictures)... the hard part was videos, I uploaded 3 files around 150MB each, that took a while, then the next screen froze up on me after conversion finished, and the videos weren't there.. :( will try one at a time later... drag+drop of images to the site in chrome works pretty well.

      And yes, I guess I am a Google fanboy. Though, I'm pretty quick to be critical of things, Google hasn't actually done anything that would deserve too much criticism, other than they have a lot of information on a lot of people's online habits. Though they've earned that through their better service offerings, and aren't to my knowledge sharing that information with 3rd parties.

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    56. Re:Better than facebook by aztracker1 · · Score: 1

      That would be nice.. though I just use the google reader interface.. the *share* from greader from those in my circles showing up on my stream would be nice.. at least title and a brief summary.

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      Michael J. Ryan - tracker1.info
    57. Re:Better than facebook by IshmaelDS · · Score: 1

      Depends on your settings, you can set the app to only upload when on a wi-fi connection, or only upload videos if on wi-fi and photos when connected to your mobile data, or do both on mobile data, or not upload auto anything.

      --
      letting an idiot know they are an idiot is not a game... it's a responsibility. - by Kristopeit, M. D. (1892582)
    58. Re:Better than facebook by aztracker1 · · Score: 1

      Agreed, I *HATE* having people post on my wall, especially the game invites, etc.. I just don't care for any of them.. I know FB has to make a buck to pay for things, and didn't mind the ads to the right (though none of them were anything I'd be interested in)... I do mind the constant deluge of game posts.

      --
      Michael J. Ryan - tracker1.info
    59. Re:Better than facebook by RMingin · · Score: 1

      Lord Steve Jobs of House Frey is waiting to see if G+ "wins" before he decides to fight for or against it.

      It doesn't let me post pictures from my iPhone easily (unless there is an app I'm missing?)

      Exactly that, and exactly as Lord Steve wishes it.

      --
      The preceding comment is my own, and in no way construes an opinon of the Emperor of Mankind.
    60. Re:Better than facebook by tepples · · Score: 1

      With an option to wait for Wi-Fi, it sounds more attractive. Thanks.

    61. Re:Better than facebook by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0

      Get an Android phone, much better.

    62. Re:Better than facebook by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0

      I bet there's gonna be some heavy pending there ...

    63. Re:Better than facebook by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0

      Any Picasa uploader is good! Except that you have to choose the circles later, on the web interface.
      The native Google+ app has been already submitted for approval by Apple.

    64. Re:Better than facebook by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0

      I won't even mind if they have games if google makes the default to only stream game posts to people who are part of the game already. I get tired of turning off each app as my friends join them on facebook. No, I do not want to play sparkling puppy farm, or amazing exploding gold fish factory.

      Make this one change and I no longer care if people can play games on google+ because it will not affect me at all.

      Plus you can just put friends that play a game into a specific game circle that only gets messages about that game from you.

    65. Re:Better than facebook by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0

      There's an easy fix for this, Get An Android!

    66. Re:Better than facebook by tehcyder · · Score: 1

      It's like going from hotmail to gmail back when it launched.

      Gmail had precisely three advantages over hotmail: not all the sensible address names were taken, you got a lot of free storage space, and it wasn't owned by Microsoft. Otherwise, it was clumsy, unintuitive and ugly.

      --
      To have a right to do a thing is not at all the same as to be right in doing it
    67. Re:Better than facebook by tehcyder · · Score: 1

      it automatically uploads any photos & videos to G+ as soon as you take them

      What could possibly go wrong?

      --
      To have a right to do a thing is not at all the same as to be right in doing it
    68. Re:Better than facebook by SnowZero · · Score: 1

      The best way is to talk with friends and try to brainstorm something that helps us power users, but that can work for normal people too (longshot) or at least stay out of their way to avoid complicating the interface. If you come up with something good, share it on G+ and if it gets reshared the right devs will notice.

      Do note that as much as we all want some of these power features, unless they can be really simple and widely usable, they have to go to the end of the list below the current missing features (groups, events, org/business pages, games).

      P.S. Personally I don't like games, but a lot of folks have come to expect them.

    69. Re:Better than facebook by tehcyder · · Score: 1

      How many megabytes of the carrier's monthly data allowance does that use?

      Wouldn't matter to me...I have unlimited data.

      Thanks, that's really helpful to know when it's impossible where I live (UK) to get anything other than a capped mobile phone contract - there's always a "fair use" caveat even in so-called unlimited plans.

      --
      To have a right to do a thing is not at all the same as to be right in doing it
    70. Re:Better than facebook by tehcyder · · Score: 1

      No one forces you to play games on facebook, if people annoy you with requests that much just unfriend them (or whatever it's called.).

      --
      To have a right to do a thing is not at all the same as to be right in doing it
    71. Re:Better than facebook by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0

      Sent.
      blah blah to make this comment original to get past slashdot's filter

    72. Re:Better than facebook by coolmadsi · · Score: 1

      The way facebook is blocking exporting contacts, you know they're scared

      I read about the a week or so ago, and someone on slashdot helpfully explained that you could create a new Yahoo! email account by using the 'Sign in with Facebook' option, and allow Yahoo! to have access to your details etc*. Then you could export your entire Facebook friends list (I think only names and email addresses) as a CSV file for example. Is that still possible, or have they stopped that too?

      * I made a brief exception for this, I have platform apps turned off entirely (doing this automatically turns them on again), and turned them off again (which removed the Yahoo! apps as well) after I had exported.

    73. Re:Better than facebook by cayenne8 · · Score: 1
      Hmm..that blows.

      Do understand, that my posts...and pretty much the majority of posts assume a US-centric answer or comment.

      Interesting that in the UK, has this...glad you mentioned it!!

      --
      Light travels faster than sound. This is why some people appear bright until you hear them speak.........
    74. Re:Better than facebook by nahdude812 · · Score: 1

      it automatically uploads any photos & videos to G+ as soon as you take them

      What could possibly go wrong?

      Not much, you opt into the feature, use settings to control when it will and won't upload (eg, wifi only, non-roaming only, while charging only, etc), and they are added to your profile in an unshared state by default (private to just yourself). Maybe you're thinking of something I haven't, but it seems like they covered the bases pretty well here.

    75. Re:Better than facebook by blind+biker · · Score: 1

      Many thanks for all who sent me an invite. You are great people, all of you.

      --
      "The agriculture ministry is not in charge of Gundam" - Japanese ministry official.
  5. Gate Twitter by tepples · · Score: 1

    I have no idea what "gate twitter" means, but you can publish your microblog on a different service that supports RSS, and "the my kids grandparents" (whatever that means) will be able to follow you with any feed reader.

    Or did you mean gating the other twitter?

    1. Re:Gate Twitter by CDefense7 · · Score: 1

      Kid's grandparents means he shares photos of his kids and either his parents or his wife's parents depend on Facebook to see new photos of them.

    2. Re:Gate Twitter by Grizzley9 · · Score: 1

      Kid's grandparents means he shares photos of his kids and either his parents or his wife's parents depend on Facebook to see new photos of them.

      And if they don't join G+ he can still add them to his circle and they will be set to "sharing via email only". So they will still get all his pics/posts in the circle they are.

    3. Re:Gate Twitter by 0100010001010011 · · Score: 1

      Picasa (Google+ Photos) is still open to the world. You can still limit albums by e-mail address. Or make them personal ("open" but you have to have the URL).

      This is a non-issue. They never have to sign up for circles at all.

  6. Go for it? by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0

    yefzcfud@sharklasers.com

  7. Just too much homosexual innuendo in G+ by farseeker · · Score: 0

    I just can't help thinking of a Circle Jerk every time I drag someone into a google "circle".

    Is that just me?

    1. Re:Just too much homosexual innuendo in G+ by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0

      It's just you.

    2. Re:Just too much homosexual innuendo in G+ by larry+bagina · · Score: 0

      At least it's not a brown circle.

      --
      Do you even lift?

      These aren't the 'roids you're looking for.

  8. I wish Facebook had already gone public.. by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0

    I'd sure like to be shorting them today. I think they're going to end up where AOL and MySpace did.

    -jcr

  9. invite please by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0

    Would love an invite. Gyoways@gmail-com

    1. Re:invite please by Riceballsan · · Score: 1

      Indeed invite would be great, patrickjhogan (at) Gmail (Dawt) com

    2. Re:invite please by miknix · · Score: 1

      sent

    3. Re:invite please by parkmw · · Score: 1

      thanks for the invite!

      --
      "I didn't do it."
    4. Re:invite please by azzuth · · Score: 1

      If anyone has a spare, invite Azzuth (at) gmail . I'll spread the love to others in this /. thread when I get invites :) /future thanks

    5. Re:invite please by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0

      Can you spare an invite for jimnitti at gmail?

      It's his birthday and I know he'd love one.

      This is like Make-A-Wish Foundation for geeks!

    6. Re:invite please by azzuth · · Score: 1

      Invite received! thank you sir! I shall continue spreading the G+ love

    7. Re:Invite please by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0

      Thanks! Got it.

    8. Re:Invite please by kasamhor · · Score: 1

      Thank you, I have been invited now.

    9. Re:Invite Please by jasonc95 · · Score: 1

      Thanks for the invites!

    10. Re:Invite please by Nerdfest · · Score: 1

      Have a look at MySpace. It's a great way of improving your opinion of FaceBook.

    11. Re:Invite please by CyDharttha · · Score: 1

      Got it thanks!!

    12. Re:Invite please by Abstrackt · · Score: 1

      MySpace improved my opinion of Geocities!

      --
      They say a little knowledge is a dangerous thing, but it's not one half so bad as a lot of ignorance. - Terry Pratchett
    13. Re:Invite Please by RMH101 · · Score: 1

      there you go, dude

    14. Re:Invite please by fraudrogic · · Score: 1

      oops...email addy is aack.thppt at gmail.com

      --
      I only mod up parents of "mod parent up" posts...
    15. Re:invite please by agilpwc · · Score: 1

      thank you!

    16. Re:invite please by joemfb · · Score: 1

      That was fast! thanks.

    17. Re:Invite Please by JavaBear · · Score: 1

      Sent, and please consider adding the awesome Felicia Day to your circles :)
      https://plus.google.com/110286587261352351537

    18. Re:invite please by FatAlb3rt · · Score: 1

      done done

    19. Re:Invite Please by WitfulThinking · · Score: 1

      Got it. Thanks to all.

    20. Re:invite please by mcoffman · · Score: 1

      Got it, thanks.

      --
      -MichaelC
    21. Re:invite please by Arthur+Grumbine · · Score: 1

      Sent you one, Michael. Cheers!

      --
      Now that I think about it, I'm pretty sure everything I just said is completely wrong.
    22. Re:Invite please by Amnara · · Score: 1

      Got it, thanks!

    23. Re:Invite please by eldrberry · · Score: 1

      Thanks Vlad!

    24. Re:Invite please by chalsall · · Score: 1

      Exponential growth, thanks to Slashdot! Your invite has been sent.

    25. Re:Invite please by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0

      please me too fitzanko (a) gmail DOT com

    26. Re:Invite please by chalsall · · Score: 1

      I wonder how many people here are receiving multiple invites? Sent.

    27. Re:Invite please by Shifty0x88 · · Score: 1

      Sry it took so long. Your invite should be in your inbox

    28. Re:Invite please by kokoko1 · · Score: 1

      Duno but i get only one valid invite after this post.

      --
      http://askaralikhan.blogspot.com/
    29. Re:Invite please by tehcyder · · Score: 1

      Your spam delivery is on its way

      Today's special is Lobster Thermidor a Crevette with a mornay sauce served in a Provencale manner with shallots and aubergines garnished with truffle pate, brandy and with a fried egg on top and spam.

      --
      To have a right to do a thing is not at all the same as to be right in doing it
  10. Will Invite by abyssalson · · Score: 1

    I've been on G+ for almost two weeks now and loving it. Would be more than happy to invite others.

    1. Re:Will Invite by Mgician · · Score: 1

      Invite please!

    2. Re:Will Invite by DoubleYouSee · · Score: 1

      Would love an invite! double.you.see (AT) gmail.com

    3. Re:Will Invite by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0

      I've been on G+ for almost two weeks now and loving it. Would be more than happy to invite others.

      Why exactly do you love it? I have an account and don't see the big deal.

    4. Re:Will Invite by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0

      Invite would be super-duper appreciated and awesome! I'm at sithmat@gmail.com (yes, that kind of Sith lol).

    5. Re:Will Invite by abyssalson · · Score: 1

      Sent

    6. Re:Will Invite by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0

      I would like to receive an invite, rs [At] noplace [dot] to

      Many thanks
      R

    7. Re:Will Invite by phantomaz · · Score: 1

      would love an invite to.

    8. Re:Will Invite by Mgician · · Score: 1

      erg... kellermg (AT) gmail.com (forgetting /. doesn't expose that)

    9. Re:Will Invite by diablo908 · · Score: 1

      Could you invite me as well? diablo[nine][zero][eight][at]gmail

    10. Re:Will Invite by 0123456789 · · Score: 1

      I'd be grateful for an invite too. Thanks!

    11. Re:Will Invite by Gorath99 · · Score: 1

      I'm getting very curious about G+, so I'd love to get an invite. Thanks! monstermanual at gmail dot com

    12. Re:Will Invite by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0

      Me three! barcodeddotnet (AT) gmail.com

    13. Re:Will Invite by IT.luddite · · Score: 1

      i'd appreciate an invite as well. noone(.)indy@liamg.moc danke schon!

    14. Re:Will Invite by sithmat · · Score: 1

      Thanks for the invite!

    15. Re:Will Invite by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0

      I'd love an invite please: philip.stennett (AT) gmail.com

    16. Re:Will Invite by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0

      another social media phenomenon.... oh, my acid reflux... I guess I better bite the bullet.... invite, please? lisavaas at lisavaas dot com. Gracias.

    17. Re:Will Invite by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0

      I wouldn't mind an invite either. Iworkatwendys(at)yahoo(dot)com

    18. Re:Will Invite by chill · · Score: 1

      Sent one.

      --
      Learning HOW to think is more important than learning WHAT to think.
    19. Re:Will Invite by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0

      Yes please -

      email is my full name as below with no space followed by the number nine at Mr Google's excellent email service

      Thanks
      Chris Jones

    20. Re:Will Invite by RupJae · · Score: 1

      Please sent me an invite to ruprecht.jaeschke(AT)gmail.com . Thank You!!

    21. Re:Will Invite by diablo908 · · Score: 1

      Thanks for the invitation!

    22. Re:Will Invite by pmuschi · · Score: 1

      Invite please! paul dot muschick at gmail dot com

    23. Re:Will Invite by travdaddy · · Score: 1

      travdaddy AT gmail, thanks!

      --
      Adidas To Bring Back Sneakernet
    24. Re:Will Invite by abyssalson · · Score: 1

      I believe I have gotten everyone so far. I'm still here, just not responding to everyone individually.

    25. Re:Will Invite by chill · · Score: 1

      And done.

      --
      Learning HOW to think is more important than learning WHAT to think.
    26. Re:Will Invite by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0

      Please invite me.

      "dot at zu dot nu."

      Thanks you.

    27. Re:Will Invite by afgates · · Score: 1

      Oh Will, please don't tease me so. Could I get an invite? afgates@silver-spark.net

    28. Re:Will Invite by darkinnit · · Score: 1

      If you have any left by the time you read this, my username + @gmail.com. It seems worth a look

    29. Re:Will Invite by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0

      Invite Please

      cymccormick11@gmail.com

    30. Re:Will Invite by phantomaz · · Score: 1

      christian.hjartmyr@gmail.com Invite me please :)

    31. Re:Will Invite by Gorath99 · · Score: 1

      I've got several invites now. Thanks everyone!

    32. Re:Will Invite by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0

      Hey mom! guess what? I'm a monster! Rawr!

    33. Re:Will Invite by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0

      If anyone can send me an invite please do karolrybak at gmail

    34. Re:Will Invite by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0

      hello, would love an invite. many thanks :) peterg2 at gmail dot com

    35. Re:Will Invite by silverglade00 · · Score: 1

      I would appreciate an invite from you or anyone. silverglade00 at gmail. Thanks in advance!!

    36. Re:Will Invite by incuso · · Score: 1

      Please, invite me: incuso (at) gmail.com

    37. Re:Will Invite by miknix · · Score: 1

      sent!

    38. Re:Will Invite by VortexCortex · · Score: 1

      I'll trade you mod points on your comments in other articles for a G+ invite -- It's a shame we were both overlooked in these opposing markets, but we can remedy this with primitive commerce.

      Digital Bartering, the cycle is now complete.

    39. Re:Will Invite by Chetwalters · · Score: 1

      I would like an invite please. rennsport87 (at) gmail

    40. Re:Will Invite by miknix · · Score: 1

      there you go

    41. Re:Will Invite by bmunday · · Score: 1

      I'm done with Facebook and would rather consolidate more of my life under the Google umbrella! Please send me an invite, bdmunday at gmail dot com. Thanks, I really appreciate it...

    42. Re:Will Invite by Dog-Cow · · Score: 1

      What the heck, send an invite over to avi.gplus@mail.ashevin.com if you have a chance. Thanks!

    43. Re:Will Invite by chill · · Score: 1

      That will depend on you posting an e-mail address to send an invite to!

      --
      Learning HOW to think is more important than learning WHAT to think.
    44. Re:Will Invite by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0

      If it wouldn't be a trouble, please send an invite to atlasit (at) g mail? Thx!

    45. Re:Will Invite by miknix · · Score: 1

      enjoy

    46. Re:Will Invite by LupeSpywalper · · Score: 1

      That's nice of you! If you have any more invites I'll be happy to get one at sabergset(at)gmail(dot)com

    47. Re:Will Invite by VortexCortex · · Score: 1

      Interdasting... I changed my e-mail setting to visible, but it isn't shown... vortexcortex@gmail.com (I eat spam for breakfast).

    48. Re:Will Invite by miknix · · Score: 1

      and you will be my last for today, enjoy :)

    49. Re:Will Invite by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0

      I'd be happy to get an invite as well, thanks.
      Please send to karel.degrooteATgmail.youknowtherest

    50. Re:Will Invite by Budgreen · · Score: 1

      I would love an invite josh[dot]haviland[at]gmail[dot]com Thanks!

      --
      The greatest right given is the right to be wrong...
    51. Re:Will Invite by abyssalson · · Score: 1

      Invite sent, sir.

    52. Re:Will Invite by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0

      i would greatly appreciate an invite nuttermcbutter (AT) gmail.com THANKS!

    53. Re:Will Invite by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0

      done

    54. Re:Will Invite by jitterman · · Score: 1

      jadouet(at)gmail(.)com

      VERY much appreciated if you're able to send one my way!

      --
      For conscience is the wound, and there's naught to staunch it
    55. Re:Will Invite by abyssalson · · Score: 1

      Still going strong. Even though I'm sure for every invite I send 5 others will send you one as well.

    56. Re:Will Invite by 0123456789 · · Score: 1

      Could you (or some other kind soul) send an invite to: hdyson@gmail.com Thanks!

    57. Re:Will Invite by LupeSpywalper · · Score: 1

      Thank you very much for the invite!

    58. Re:Will Invite by soup4you2 · · Score: 1

      invite sent

    59. Re:Will Invite by WankersRevenge · · Score: 1

      Would you mind sending me an invite? brian.douglas.moakley@gmail.com -- thanks very much!

    60. Re:Will Invite by afgates · · Score: 1

      Wow, I love my Slashdot community! Three invites in 30 minutes...you guys are my woobies AG

    61. Re:Will Invite by jitterman · · Score: 1

      Much appreciation to ya!

      --
      For conscience is the wound, and there's naught to staunch it
    62. Re:Will Invite by bryansj · · Score: 1

      Please send an invite to bryansj @ the G.

    63. Re:Will Invite by Abstrackt · · Score: 1

      If you have an invite to spare please send one to abstrackt (at) gmail.com. Thanks for spreading the love!

      --
      They say a little knowledge is a dangerous thing, but it's not one half so bad as a lot of ignorance. - Terry Pratchett
    64. Re:Will Invite by Cheech+Wizard · · Score: 1

      I would very much appreciate an invite - elsmarmarc - gmail

    65. Re:Will Invite by zigge · · Score: 1

      tony.mcmahon AT gmail.com thanks :)

    66. Re:Will Invite by alzoron · · Score: 1

      I wouldn't mind getting an invite from someone if possible, my email is my slashdot username at gmail. Thanks.

    67. Re:Will Invite by incuso · · Score: 1

      Got, thanks! I do not understand if I can now invite others. Is it already possible for new users?

    68. Re:Will Invite by TallGuy · · Score: 1

      I'd like an invite as well bvermeul at gmail

      Thanks!

    69. Re:Will Invite by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0

      I'd appreciate an invite and will help spread them out. Thanks.
      fpb6mslrj@tempalias.com

    70. Re:Will Invite by Kenamun · · Score: 1

      I'd love an invite from someone as well (kenamum@gmail.com) ... been looking to get in on it since it came out!

    71. Re:Will Invite by techdavis · · Score: 1

      I would love an invite. techdavis[at]gmail]dot]com

    72. Re:Will Invite by TallGuy · · Score: 1

      Got one, thank you!

    73. Re:Will Invite by karolbe · · Score: 1

      Sent.

    74. Re:Will Invite by terminal.dk · · Score: 1

      Would like an invite as well.
      pope (at) my.terminal.dk

    75. Re:Will Invite by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0

      Please invite dchurms (at) gmail (dot) com. Much appreciated

    76. Re:Will Invite by frnic · · Score: 1

      Invite Please

    77. Re:Will Invite by claytor1 · · Score: 1

      I'd appreciate an invite if you get a chance, thanks! claytor1 *AT* gmail

    78. Re:Will Invite by subtraho · · Score: 1

      I can has inviets please?

      subtraho at gmail dot com

      --
      -subtraho
    79. Re:Will Invite by dogmatixpsych · · Score: 1

      Did you get an invite yet? I can provide invites.

    80. Re:Will Invite by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0

      I would love an invite joepstevens (at) gmail .com

    81. Re:Will Invite by oodaloop · · Score: 1

      Please invite! thanks! jkaminoff@yahoo.com

      --
      Tic-Tac-Toe, Global Thermonuclear War, and relationships all have the same winning move.
    82. Re:Will Invite by KermodeBear · · Score: 1

      kermodebear at gmail, if you would be so kind. Thank you very much!

      --
      Love sees no species.
    83. Re:Will Invite by Starboyforever · · Score: 1

      I would like an invite please. Thanks! schillingenator@gmail.com

    84. Re:Will Invite by Abstrackt · · Score: 1

      Received two invites already. Thanks to both of you!

      --
      They say a little knowledge is a dangerous thing, but it's not one half so bad as a lot of ignorance. - Terry Pratchett
    85. Re:Will Invite by jpyeck · · Score: 1

      Jumping on the bandwagon...
      I would appreciate an invitation please, if you have some left. jpyeck[at]gmail
      Thanks in advance!

    86. Re:Will Invite by abyssalson · · Score: 1

      If you go to your stream you should see "Invite people to join Google+" at the bottom of the right column, underneath hangouts and mobile.

    87. Re:Will Invite by KermodeBear · · Score: 1

      Received my invite. Thank you very much!

      --
      Love sees no species.
    88. Re:Will Invite by Crashman_pnc · · Score: 1

      I need an invite joe (at) pnc[one] dot com Thanks

    89. Re:Will Invite by FatAlb3rt · · Score: 1

      invite please? deweycooter (gmail)

    90. Re:Will Invite by silverglade00 · · Score: 1

      Thanks everyone!

    91. Re:Will Invite by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0

      again thanks

    92. Re:Will Invite by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0

      Got one. Thank you, C.
      Will start posting invites now.

    93. Re:Will Invite by CrackerJackz · · Score: 1

      Invite sent

    94. Re:Will Invite by UnresolvedExternal · · Score: 1

      One for me please! rorycosgrove(splat)gmail

    95. Re:Will Invite by abyssalson · · Score: 1

      Anyone else?

    96. Re:Will Invite by jspayne · · Score: 1

      I'll take one - thx.

    97. Re:Will Invite by Chrisq · · Score: 1

      Could you send one to cjbrooking (at) gmail.com

    98. Re:Will Invite by hotandnerdy · · Score: 1

      Invite please! Appreciate it! hotandnerdy at gmail.com.

    99. Re:Will Invite by rich_hudds · · Score: 1

      Could you invite me to google+ please?

    100. Re:Will Invite by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0

      OK, Sent.

    101. Re:Will Invite by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0

      Is it me, or are people really giving their real email address here for the world to see just to check out the newest gimmick?

      Use a throwaway address and then invite yourself with your real one.

    102. Re:Will Invite by PotatoHead · · Score: 1

      Done (try to be more original)

    103. Re:Will Invite by OshEcho · · Score: 0

      I would love an invite. oshecho [at] gmail.com

      --
      -Echo
    104. Re:Will Invite by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0

      Got it.

    105. Re:Will Invite by linuxwolf69 · · Score: 1

      One of my favorite features is the ability to share based on circle. I can tell my close friends and family I'm out on vacation, and post pictures, and not worry about some acquaintance I barely know being aware that my house is empty. When I went to Mexico last year for a long weekend, most of my family didn't know I was out of country, let alone out of town, because I don't speak to them regularly. Posting a note to my family circle allows me to notify them if I'm out of touch for a while, especially since I always answer my phone. If they had called that weekend, I wouldn't have answered, and they would have been worried.

    106. Re:Will Invite by Moby+Cock · · Score: 1

      Invite please. Galenlas(at)gmail

    107. Re:Will Invite by IhateMonkeys · · Score: 0

      Could I trouble you for an invite?

      greggersmcgreg (at) the big G
      Much appreciated.

    108. Re:Will Invite by shanebush · · Score: 1

      I'd like one too please...

      shanebush at gmail dot com

    109. Re:Will Invite by uglyMood · · Score: 1

      It's been sent.

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    110. Re:Will Invite by uglyMood · · Score: 1

      voila!

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    111. Re:Will Invite by lyudens · · Score: 1

      lyuden@gmail.com please send me invite

    112. Re:Will Invite by peterbye · · Score: 1

      I'd like an invite please - pcb1962(at)gmail.com thanks

    113. Re:Will Invite by Mana+Mana · · Score: 1

      If you don't mind, I'd love an invite.

      com.unixen@2011

      Thanks.

  11. Grandparents follow the pictures by Manfre · · Score: 4, Interesting

    Easy way to get grandparents to switch is to only post pictures of the grandchildren on Google+. They will switch over.

    Also, WTH does "gate twitter and Facebook" mean?

    1. Re:Grandparents follow the pictures by emurphy42 · · Score: 1

      "Get one service to post copies to the other", presumably.

    2. Re:Grandparents follow the pictures by nschubach · · Score: 1

      I assume it means using the two services through G+ without actually going to said pages.

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    3. Re:Grandparents follow the pictures by Grizzley9 · · Score: 1

      Easy way to get grandparents to switch is to only post pictures of the grandchildren on Google+. They will switch over.

      Also, WTH does "gate twitter and Facebook" mean?

      If I'm not mistaken, G+ already has this. When you add someone to your circle and they are not yet a G+ user, you can select the option to "Also email x people that are not yet using Google+." when submitting the post. There is no need for them to join as you could send to their facebook email or other. This is great as it's a more open platform and you don't have to join if you don't want to.

    4. Re:Grandparents follow the pictures by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0

      With only a gig of free picture storage, you are not likely to get them switching any time soon like this. Especially when facebook is unlimited and just works

    5. Re:Grandparents follow the pictures by whoop · · Score: 1

      Anything below 2048x2048 (and similar with video, 15 or so minutes?) is free and doesn't count towards the storage once the account has activated Google Plus.

  12. how about people have home pages, and syndicate... by johnjones · · Score: 3, Interesting

    honestly

    I hate how everything is locked down...

    I wish there was a nice way that people could syndicate between things i.e. an open network with a privacy model

    I simply have not seen a nice way to do this any suggestions ?
    (no Diaspora does not even look useful)

    something with OpenID would actually be useful !

    regards

    John Jones

  13. Invite by JBHarris · · Score: 1

    I would appreciate an invitation. jamesbradleyharris(at)gmail(dot)com

    Thanks, J. Brad Harris

    1. Re:Invite by soup4you2 · · Score: 1

      done.

    2. Re:Invite by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0

      Got it, thanks, if someone needs an invite , email me.

    3. Re:invite by mewn · · Score: 1

      All set, thanks !

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    4. Re:Invite by soup4you2 · · Score: 1

      on it's way.. enjoy

    5. Re:Invite by SgtKeeling · · Score: 1

      Thanks folks!

    6. Re:Invite by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0

      If there are any invites going please: milborogmailcom

    7. Re:Invite by Buckbeak · · Score: 1

      I would like one as well please. Thanks in advance. buckbeakplayer [at] .......... gmail ..... [dot] com

    8. Re:Invite by Pieroxy · · Score: 2

      Congratulations. You just subscribed to shitloads of spam ;-)

    9. Re:Invite by muppetauthor · · Score: 1

      Thank you

    10. Re:Invite by TheGratefulNet · · Score: 1

      "given the choice between dancing pigs and security, users will choose dancing pigs every time."

      this slash article has become a spam harvester's wet dream.

      hope y'all enjoy it. even using gmail, their spam filter is still not perfect. I would never post my email here like you guys are, even the 'slightly obscurred' versions that you guys seem to think is spamproof (LOL)

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    11. Re:Invite by Eudial · · Score: 1

      The gmail spam filter is actually really solid. I have my email posted out in the open on several websites, and get virtually no spam outside of my spam box.

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    12. Re:Invite by Pieroxy · · Score: 1

      And I do receive legitimate email in my spam box from time to time. So I still have to go through my spam once in awhile.

    13. Re:Invite by Arthur+Grumbine · · Score: 1

      You got invited, Travis. Second Travis (that I've invited) from this thread, in fact. Cheers!

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      Now that I think about it, I'm pretty sure everything I just said is completely wrong.
    14. Re:Invite by green1 · · Score: 1

      someone was kind enough to invite me, so I am returning the favour...

    15. Re:Invite by chalsall · · Score: 1

      You (hopefully) got it.

  14. Google apps emails by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0

    It still isn't available to google apps email addresses (Some issue to do with them not currently supporting google profiles). After this is added they may get another influx of users given myself and various people i know are holding out until they add this (instead of creating a separate email).

  15. invite? by Ephemeriis · · Score: 1

    I'd love an invite (ephemeriis@gmail.com), if somebody out there has one available.

    I'm not a fan of Facebook. I use it largely because my wife does. I'd love to get her switched to something better... And everyone keeps raving about Google+. She's even curious enough that I might be able to get her to try it.

    --
    "Work is the curse of the drinking classes." -Oscar Wilde
    1. Re:invite? by Ephemeriis · · Score: 1

      Wow. Damn. Never underestimate the power of Slashdot! Thanks for the invites folks!

      --
      "Work is the curse of the drinking classes." -Oscar Wilde
    2. Re:Invite? by Deuxsonic · · Score: 1

      Stupid me forgot to login first.

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    3. Re:invite? by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0

      icanhas invite? rocky.kol@gmail.com

    4. Re:invite? by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0

      hey if invites are flying, I would love one..... rashi(dot)price(@)gmail(dot)com...

    5. Re:Invite? by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0

      Thanks for the many invites
      love you /.

    6. Re:invite? by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0

      I would also love a invite travelinleo (at) gmail (dot) com

    7. Re:invite? by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0

      In that case - I'd love an invite too! steve(dot)freegard(at)gmail(dot)com

      Thanks!!

    8. Re:invite? by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0

      I'd also like one, if anyone could be so kind.

      crescent (dot) fresh (dot) guy AT gmail (dot) com

      Thanks

    9. Re:invite? by starsky51 · · Score: 1

      Thanks you Luis, Nate and Asbjorn. True gents!

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    10. Re:invite? by phik · · Score: 1

      wow, thanks guys. as soon as g+ servers calm down and i get in I'll be happy to invite others

    11. Re:invite? by Arthur+Grumbine · · Score: 1

      Just sent you an invite, Philip. Cheers!

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      Now that I think about it, I'm pretty sure everything I just said is completely wrong.
    12. Re:invite? by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0

      Wow. Damn. Never underestimate the power of Slashdot! Thanks for the invites folks!

      lyuden@gmail.com please.

    13. Re:Invite? by Darf+Bobo · · Score: 1

      Many thanks Vlad - cheers

    14. Re:Invite? by chalsall · · Score: 1

      Spreading the love... Sent.

    15. Re:invite? by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0

      sent.

  16. Why I am not joining Google+ by molo · · Score: 2

    It seems that the invite-only PicasaWeb albums (where only specific google accounts have access) would no longer be invite-only. That alone is reason enough to not join G+. When signing up for G+, they gave the following notice:

    Linking Google+ with Picasa Web Albums
    When you join Google+:

            * [...]
            * Your albums' visibility settings aren’t changed, but people they’re shared with can now share them with others.
            * [...]

    If they could fix this issue, I would sign up. Otherwise, forget it.

    -molo

    --
    Using your sig line to advertise for friends is lame.
    1. Re:Why I am not joining Google+ by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0

      Uh, you know this has always been true, right? If you share a piece of information with someone else (e.g. a photo), they can share it with others at their discretion! Welcome to reality! Now they just don't need to save it to their computer and re-upload it where it'll then get deduplicated by Google anyway.

    2. Re:Why I am not joining Google+ by Colonel+Korn · · Score: 1

      It seems that the invite-only PicasaWeb albums (where only specific google accounts have access) would no longer be invite-only. That alone is reason enough to not join G+. When signing up for G+, they gave the following notice:

      Linking Google+ with Picasa Web Albums
      When you join Google+:

              * [...]

              * Your albums' visibility settings aren’t changed, but people they’re shared with can now share them with others.

              * [...]

      If they could fix this issue, I would sign up. Otherwise, forget it.

      -molo

      In my experience the invite only Picasa web albums didn't even require a Google account. I sent one to my parents last year and was surprised when they just forwarded the link to several other people who also looked.

      --
      "I zero-index my hamsters" - Willtor (147206)
    3. Re:Why I am not joining Google+ by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0

      at least they are up front about it.

      Other people think they shared with one person, and get all upset when that one person re-posts the harvested images somewhere more public. Google tells you up front the other person "has it" once you share to them.

    4. Re:Why I am not joining Google+ by doomy · · Score: 4, Interesting

      I left Google+ due to their data deletion policies, Google+ would blanket delete your entire Google existence without warnings if you even innocently did something that they did not like on Google+. Which such a policy, I do not feel comfortable having Google+ linked to the rest of my Google data.

      I am a content creator, and I would not like having things on my various accounts deleted cause of a simple policy violation. I figure they still have to iron out the legal issues to do with this, but till they figure it out, I'm out.

      For example: If you change your name 5 times (or just correct it), Google says it would delete all your information. I kid you not. Saw this dialog and felt Google+ was not for me. As a content creator, I already deal with similar issues on YouTube, at least there you can appeal.

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    5. Re:Why I am not joining Google+ by GooberToo · · Score: 1

      There is a difference between policy and execution of policy. Legally they require a stern policy so as to provide the latitude they require to sanely operate.

      Basically you're complaining because their policy is what everyone does and anyone with half a brain would do.

      Complain when they actually start deleting at the slightest of infraction. Until such time, you're either silly, ignorant, or trolling.

    6. Re:Why I am not joining Google+ by doomy · · Score: 2

      I'm sorry, in this case they have already implemented such a policy. In the case of the name scenario. A warning appears that if you do follow with the change to your name, all information in your account would be deleted and account access would be blocked. Test it out on a throw away account. This harsh warning/implementation would probably be changed at a latter time, but right now I do not feel linking my content to a service that can quickly delete it.

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      ...free your source and the rest would follow...
    7. Re:Why I am not joining Google+ by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0

      I don't see anyone else having a such strict policies like this. Name me some names ? Facebook? Nope, Twitter? Nope.

      What he's talking about is already implemented. Similar to the name thing, I saw that Google+ remove all date of anyone who use an alias (apart from their real legal name). http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/g/a/2011/07/11/businessinsider-google-will-not-allow-google-profiles-with-fake-names-2011-7.DTL

    8. Re:Why I am not joining Google+ by molo · · Score: 1

      There are three levels: public, hidden URL (auth token in the URL), and invite-only for specific accounts. Are you sure you weren't doing the 2nd one?

      -molo

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      Using your sig line to advertise for friends is lame.
    9. Re:Why I am not joining Google+ by molo · · Score: 1

      The issue is whether it is allowed in the system as the system exists, not whether it is technically possible. Of course if you can display it, you can save it and upload it elsewhere.

      -molo

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      Using your sig line to advertise for friends is lame.
    10. Re:Why I am not joining Google+ by doomy · · Score: 1

      I'm a strong believer in having people use their real names in social networks, this I find is useful in weeding out a lot of strange interactions online. Having to use your real name and or easily identifiable account seem to make people post more cautiously than they would anonymously.

      Having said that, I still feel the current enforcement of Google+'s real name policy and data deletion is not up to par with any type of decent policies I would expect Google to come up with. As this is a test phase, I hope this would be ironed out. Even a strike system ( like France's 3 strike or ISP's 6 strike) would be more agreeable instead of the current implementation.

      I would suggest people test Google+ with Google accounts that do not contain a lot of sensitive or valuable data.

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      ...free your source and the rest would follow...
    11. Re:Why I am not joining Google+ by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0

      So you're saying you wish you had the illusion of some kind of access control that you never actually had in reality. Gotcha.

    12. Re:Why I am not joining Google+ by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0

      what a fucking useless picture, dude

    13. Re:Why I am not joining Google+ by jbonomi · · Score: 1

      As long as you can save images to your hard drive, that isn't actually fixable.

    14. Re:Why I am not joining Google+ by Heddahenrik · · Score: 2
      Eh... Google is always changing how they enforce their policies. A Google robot suddenly locked out two of my sites (after 5 years!) from Google Adsense (because of some pages, but I don't know which except one example and neither exactly why. Before they just stopped showing ads on the actual pages that might have "questionable" content (like artistic nudity or a link to a Hentai site)

      Short story: Google will ass-rape you sooner or later, if they can. And Google+ isn't an alternative to Facebook as the US government has access to both.

    15. Re:Why I am not joining Google+ by Eudial · · Score: 1

      What's keeping you from creating a separate google account for google+? That way your youtube and picasa and stuff is perfectly safe if your google+ account is deleted.

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    16. Re:Why I am not joining Google+ by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0

      Besides a little tediousness, what stopped them from being reshared before?

    17. Re:Why I am not joining Google+ by Urza9814 · · Score: 1

      On the other hand though, at least Google+ provides a very easy and convenient way to download your data:

      Download data from a specific service

      Download your Picasa Web Albums photos
      Save your albums and photos as a .zip file

      Download your Profile data
      Save your profile data as a .json file

      Download your Stream data
      Save your Stream posts as a .zip file

      Download your Buzz data
      Save your Buzz posts as a .zip file

      Download your Circles and Contacts
      Save your circles and contacts as a .zip file

      Try getting that from Facebook...

    18. Re:Why I am not joining Google+ by molo · · Score: 1

      I'm not looking for a technical fix. Of course if you can view it, you can save it and re-upload it. I'm looking for a fix within the system as designed.

      -molo

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      Using your sig line to advertise for friends is lame.
    19. Re:Why I am not joining Google+ by hotfireball · · Score: 1

      If you can not write your name properly and need correcting it 5 (!) times, maybe you should not be on that network indeed.

  17. Invite! by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0

    Please invite cymccormick11@gmail.com

  18. Invite please? by pandronic · · Score: 1

    Thanks

    1. Re:Invite please? by luder · · Score: 1

      We need your email address to send you an invite.

    2. Re:Invite please? by aneroid · · Score: 1

      Sent to (#36734782)

      (I hope the 3 i's in your id was not a typo.)

    3. Re:Invite please? by nullCRC · · Score: 1

      Many thanks!

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    4. Re:invite please? by Arthur+Grumbine · · Score: 1

      Just sent you an invite. Enjoy!

      --
      Now that I think about it, I'm pretty sure everything I just said is completely wrong.
    5. Re:invite please? by green1 · · Score: 1

      I suppose now that I was invited, it's only fair for me to do the same for others. Done.

  19. Would love an invite as well by aytherine · · Score: 1

    lesopeck (at) gmail Thanks!

  20. Invites? Most of us aren't seeing them. by Nynaeve70 · · Score: 1

    I am getting a little tired of the bragging by people who get access to Google +. I'm among the most who have to wait 6 months to a year for the system to open to everyone before I even get to get a good look at it. I'm not complaining, but I am tired of the bragging by people who manage to try it out.

  21. I feel left out by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0

    Google plus looks sweet and I'd love to do a paper on it. Feel free to offer me an invite at: northsidepct AT gmail.com

  22. Invite? by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0

    Would also appreciate an invite if anyone has one available... (jason.mark.01@gmail.com)

  23. Invite by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0

    I would appreciate an invitation. christoffer -dot- johansson -dot- gmail -dot- com

  24. Invite Please by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0

    kjwinchester(at)gmail(dot)com

  25. Invite... by grub · · Score: 1


    grub at grub dot net

    "Me, too! [/aol]"

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    Trolling is a art,
    1. Re:Invite... by grub · · Score: 1

      Slow down all, I have 9 now!
      Thanks!

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      Trolling is a art,
    2. Re:Invite... by grub · · Score: 1

      bah wtf. I use google for my mail etc but they want a google profile which isn't available for my domain yet.

      C'est la vie. :(

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      Trolling is a art,
    3. Re:Invite... by grub · · Score: 1

      Ah but my gmail account works with a copy and paste. Phew.

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  26. Invite? by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0

    Invite me please? markushumaloja ät gmail dot com

  27. Too bad by Marneus68 · · Score: 1

    Most of them are /b/tards.

    1. Re:Too bad by jbonomi · · Score: 1

      Gtards

  28. Invite Please by todrules · · Score: 1

    Invite, por favor. goodwintodd at gmail .com. Thanks!

  29. Sending invites. by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0

    once again I'll be sending out invites. With the invite system reportedly working correctly this time, please email jacer@mailinator.com and I'll check it throughout the day.

  30. For 80 years and older... by martijnd · · Score: 1

    My father tried to sign up -- he received the "You are not old enough" message.

    He was mumbling about having to be over 80 before you can qualify.

  31. Re:Invites? Most of us aren't seeing them. by robnsara · · Score: 1

    Post email: Get invite.

  32. Invite Please by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0

    I'd love an invite. joel at thecadefamily dot com.

  33. Filters by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0

    Here on Slashdot Is there a way to filter out "stories" which come from G+ pages? I know CNet allows me to filter out tweets from their "news" items. Tweets are not news. Neither is random musings on someone's G+ page.

  34. Invite Please! by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0

    Would very much like to see what all the fuss is about!

    andrew dot barlow at gmail dot com

    Cheers in advance!

    Will reply back when I have one to reduce duplicates!

    1. Re:Invite please! by servies · · Score: 1

      jarrodmiller (at) gmail
      b2297 at gmail.com
      tjuenemann (at) gmail

      done...

    2. Re:Invite please! by Rolgar · · Score: 1

      Invite received. Thank you Luis.

    3. Re:Invite Please! by cliffiecee · · Score: 1

      Invite sent!

    4. Re:Invite Please! by davegravy · · Score: 1

      Thank you very much sir!

    5. Re:Invite please! by Arthur+Grumbine · · Score: 1

      Invite has been sent, Tim. Cheers!

      --
      Now that I think about it, I'm pretty sure everything I just said is completely wrong.
    6. Re:Invite please! by Arthur+Grumbine · · Score: 1

      Sent, the invite has been. Enjoy this, I hope you do... Cheers!

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      Now that I think about it, I'm pretty sure everything I just said is completely wrong.
    7. Re:Invite please! by chalsall · · Score: 1

      Thank you very much!!!

    8. Re:Invite please! by Dissolution · · Score: 1

      Thanks a million! -T

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  35. Typical hype-behaviour by gweihir · · Score: 1

    Everybody looking for the next great thing, looking about a bit and essentially gone a week or two later. I don't really believe adults want social networking. Even teenagers are starting to get wise to the fact they are just a gigantic waste of time and serve primarily as advertising medium. I predict in a few years not much will be left, except specialized sites, such as XING. These do have some merit, but also do not take a lot of your time.

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    1. Re:Typical hype-behaviour by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0

      There's a world market of maybe six computers.

    2. Re:Typical hype-behaviour by Deep+Esophagus · · Score: 1

      Who didn't see this coming? Breeden commented on it two years ago and pretty much voiced my thoughts too.

      Not sure I agree with your other statement though, gweihir. My wife loves using Facebook to quickly keep large groups of friends and relatives updated and share photos, and it's great for that. As a gaming / blogging discussion platform, not so much.

    3. Re:Typical hype-behaviour by agendi · · Score: 1

      I used to lean towards this attitude. I recently signed up to facebook due to work obligations and I needed to consult on some potential FB integrations. I was pleasantly surprised to discover that I was overly critical. I have been using G+ for about a week and am liking it even more. The truth is that a social network is only as valuable as the people you relate with - I have deliberately only "friended" people that matter and turned off all game/app stuff. What I have observed is that many adults use social networks like they are teenagers again and then they complain how banal it is. In short, you want an adult social network, only link to other adults of a like mind. It's not really any different to real life in that regard.

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      I just can't be bothered.
    4. Re:Typical hype-behaviour by gweihir · · Score: 1

      That was stupid, and obviously so when it was said. Also completely irrelevant as it is on the machine-side of things, not the user side.

      But consuming people's time as most social networks do (and have to, in order to have reasonable advertising revenues) is competing for a fundamental resource with very little benefit for the user.

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      Most ACs are not even worth the keystrokes to insult them. Be generically insulted by this and ignored otherwise.
    5. Re:Typical hype-behaviour by gweihir · · Score: 1

      Not sure I agree with your other statement though, gweihir. My wife loves using Facebook to quickly keep large groups of friends and relatives updated and share photos, and it's great for that. As a gaming / blogging discussion platform, not so much.

      Then your wive is using it as a specialized platform, not general communication platform. That use is sane, efficient and will stay around. It is however the other uses general-purpose social networks really are trying to push as they have to make people spending time there. And that is bound to fail, most people have better uses for time.

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      Most ACs are not even worth the keystrokes to insult them. Be generically insulted by this and ignored otherwise.
    6. Re:Typical hype-behaviour by sycorob · · Score: 1

      Honestly, are there better uses of your time than keeping in touch with the various friends and family that you have? Sharing images of your life, and seeing other people's images? Sharing special occasions with people? You know, the things that humans have been doing and loving to do for millions of years?

      You made a random prediction, I'll make mine. Social networks will be around forever. Facebook may go the way of MySpace and others, but there will always be something around. A safe bet would be it would be something better suited to a mobile experience, but there will always be something like it.

  36. Invitation Request. by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0

    Hey /.,
    If I could get an invite that be great. :)
    Email is TheOcton *at* gmail.com

    1. Re:Invitation Request. by xaxa · · Score: 1

      Invited.

  37. Re:Invites? Most of us aren't seeing them. by luder · · Score: 1

    Send me your email address and I'll give you an invite.

  38. invite, yes please by bothemeson · · Score: 1

    meson@f2s(dot)com - many thanks...

  39. Invite please by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0

    Long time slashdot reader, please send invite: johnsonmj2@gmail.com

  40. invite please by parkmw · · Score: 1

    matthew(dot)w(dot)park (at) gmail

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  41. I'm panicking! by pkbarbiedoll · · Score: 1

    Because I don't have an invite.. pkbarbiedoll@gmail

    1. Re:I'm panicking! by chill · · Score: 1

      On its way

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    2. Re:I'm panicking! by cez · · Score: 1

      One fore me!? bzzzrick (attatat) gmail ?

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    3. Re:I'm panicking! by Ardaen · · Score: 1

      I don't suppose I could get one as well at my user name at gmail?

    4. Re:I'm panicking! by chill · · Score: 1

      So far, I seem to have unlimited invites so the next one is for you.

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      Learning HOW to think is more important than learning WHAT to think.
    5. Re:I'm panicking! by Ratchet · · Score: 1

      Here too mark.thorne(gmail) if possible

    6. Re:I'm panicking! by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0

      Would love an invite as well: bhani.86 at gmail

    7. Re:I'm panicking! by visctrix · · Score: 1

      Me too, thank you x henry atat orchardyhaven.net

    8. Re:I'm panicking! by michal · · Score: 1

      Could I get one too?
      crenarchaea@gmail
      Thanks

    9. Re:I'm panicking! by chill · · Score: 1

      Done

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    10. Re:I'm panicking! by sleepy_weasel · · Score: 1

      One for me please!

      brakeb(gmail)...

      Thanks loads, chill... good karma towards you.

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    11. Re:I'm panicking! by Just+Some+Guy · · Score: 1

      Done.

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      Dewey, what part of this looks like authorities should be involved?
    12. Re:I'm panicking! by acoustix · · Score: 1

      nick atat nicholasjmoore.com

      Please and thank you!

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    13. Re:I'm panicking! by Just+Some+Guy · · Score: 1

      Gotcha.

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      Dewey, what part of this looks like authorities should be involved?
    14. Re:I'm panicking! by Caged · · Score: 1

      Could I get an invite at cornwelj(atat)gmail.com ? Cheers

    15. Re:I'm panicking! by flam3boy · · Score: 1

      Would like one please: afrancolini86 at gmail

    16. Re:I'm panicking! by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0

      Sent (trying to get original, how is the weather there?)

    17. Re:I'm panicking! by anomalie · · Score: 1

      If you would be so kind - anomalie(gmail). Thanks!

    18. Re:I'm panicking! by flez · · Score: 1

      would really appreciate one as well. Thanks in advance.
      flezzz on gmail

    19. Re:I'm panicking! by jcwayne · · Score: 1

      Done.

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    20. Re:I'm panicking! by flez · · Score: 1

      holy cow that was fast! Thanks so much, sir.

    21. Re:I'm panicking! by WhoseSideAreWeOn · · Score: 1

      hockeynumber11(gmail) if you don't mind.

    22. Re:I'm panicking! by arogier · · Score: 1

      rogier(dot)aaron(at)gmail

    23. Re:I'm panicking! by genner · · Score: 1

      Done.

      jpetzel atat email.com

    24. Re:I'm panicking! by Ceiynt · · Score: 1

      I seem to need an invite, ceiynt(gmail).

    25. Re:I'm panicking! by thomasw_lrd · · Score: 0

      lorddrex at gmail Please.

    26. Re:I'm panicking! by cptgrudge · · Score: 1

      I would appreciate one if you still have invites. cptgrudge (atat) gmail Thanks!

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    27. Re:I'm panicking! by jmacdonald · · Score: 1

      Me too! wasted DOT intelligence AT gmail DOT com Thanks! :)

    28. Re:I'm panicking! by pieterh · · Score: 1

      Invite is heading your way now...

    29. Re:I'm panicking! by pieterh · · Score: 1

      Invite on its way to you.

    30. Re:I'm panicking! by Just+Some+Guy · · Score: 1

      I sent it.

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      Dewey, what part of this looks like authorities should be involved?
    31. Re:I'm panicking! by pieterh · · Score: 1

      done!

    32. Re:I'm panicking! by pieterh · · Score: 1

      Invite sent

    33. Re:I'm panicking! by Just+Some+Guy · · Score: 1

      Both of yours are sent.

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      Dewey, what part of this looks like authorities should be involved?
    34. Re:I'm panicking! by pieterh · · Score: 1

      Invited! :)

    35. Re:I'm panicking! by thomasw_lrd · · Score: 0

      You are the man

    36. Re:I'm panicking! by Vanderhoth · · Score: 1

      upsonp(atat)gmail

    37. Re:I'm panicking! by arogier · · Score: 1

      Thank you.

    38. Re:I'm panicking! by teslafreak · · Score: 1

      May I get one as well (disciple(dot)of(dot)kain(at)gmail(dot)com)

    39. Re:I'm panicking! by Strange_Attractor · · Score: 1

      Can someone hook me up, please? steve(AT)raimis(DOT)com TIA!

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    40. Re:I'm panicking! by cez · · Score: 1

      Hey thanks chill! And everyone else whom sent invites... peace peace

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    41. Re:I'm panicking! by borl · · Score: 1

      I'd love an invite at (remove the foos): jabshmfoo(AT)foogooglefoomail(DOT)com if possible.

    42. Re:I'm panicking! by j_rhoden · · Score: 1

      As if you don't have enough to do, can I get one?

      rhodenr (gmail)

    43. Re:I'm panicking! by sleigher · · Score: 1

      please send me one 'greghaa' at my 'gmail' dot com

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    44. Re:I'm panicking! by Just+Some+Guy · · Score: 1

      You're hooked up.

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      Dewey, what part of this looks like authorities should be involved?
    45. Re:I'm panicking! by mincua · · Score: 1

      one for me too? mincua (gmail)

    46. Re:I'm panicking! by Just+Some+Guy · · Score: 1

      Got ya.

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      Dewey, what part of this looks like authorities should be involved?
    47. Re:I'm panicking! by borl · · Score: 1

      Great, many thanks.

    48. Re:I'm panicking! by slackbheep · · Score: 1

      On the off chance there are still some kicking around I've yet to take the plunge.
      slackbheep(gmail)
      Much appreciated, either way.

    49. Re:I'm panicking! by bjk002 · · Score: 1

      I'd love the invite!! bjk002(gmail)

      Thanks! And may excellent Karma abound for you!

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    50. Re:I'm panicking! by JordanL · · Score: 1

      I could use one:

      jordan.ledoux@gmail.com

    51. Re:I'm panicking! by teslafreak · · Score: 1

      Received several requests. Thanks!

    52. Re:I'm panicking! by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0

      inorix0@gmail if you don't mind

    53. Re:I'm panicking! by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0

      I don't have an invite either uzieru@gmail

    54. Re:I'm panicking! by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0

      On its way

      But what about me???? gdavidp@gmail

      Thanks

    55. Re:I'm panicking! by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0

      Do u have more invites? I need one.... juliano.quaglio (gmail)

    56. Re:I'm panicking! by uglyMood · · Score: 1

      May I trouble you for an invite? uglyMood(gmail). Thanks!

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    57. Re:I'm panicking! by BiggerBadderBen · · Score: 1

      One more and you'll be +1 'awesome' in my book forever! biggerbadderben@gmail.com

    58. Re:I'm panicking! by wallyhall · · Score: 1

      You're very generous and patient doing this ...
      wally.hall -> gmail.com

      Thanks

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    59. Re:I'm panicking! by illumnatLA · · Score: 1

      Since everyone's asking... I might as well too ;-)

      I'd certainly appreciate an invite...

      illumnat(at)gmail

      Thanks!!

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    60. Re:I'm panicking! by IANAAC · · Score: 1
      I'm kind of curious how they go about choosing which people to let in on the invite/beta testing.

      I put in a request with them about a week ago and was able to join today. I got no notification email that I was able to join though. I just thought to check again when I read the summary.

      Do you suppose they look at what users are more frequent users of Google's other services? I'm a heavy gmail and blogger user, but other than that, that's about it.

    61. Re:I'm panicking! by Glsai · · Score: 1

      Spare one for my gmail address djscherr ?

    62. Re:I'm panicking! by Artemis · · Score: 1

      Me too - thanks. michael (attaatta) mcox.com

    63. Re:I'm panicking! by genner · · Score: 1

      One more and you'll be +1 'awesome' in my book forever! biggerbadderben@gmail.com

      My turn to share the wealth.
      Done.

    64. Re:I'm panicking! by Just+Some+Guy · · Score: 1

      It should be on its way.

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      Dewey, what part of this looks like authorities should be involved?
    65. Re:I'm panicking! by Just+Some+Guy · · Score: 1

      On its way!

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      Dewey, what part of this looks like authorities should be involved?
    66. Re:I'm panicking! by bigstrat2003 · · Score: 1

      Sent your way.

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    67. Re:I'm panicking! by r0b!n · · Score: 1

      I would appreciate one: robinstephens {at} gmail

    68. Re:I'm panicking! by arief.utama · · Score: 0

      I want one, please arief.utama at gmail.com

  42. Invite please? by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0

    Please and thank you. james . andrew . martin at gmail .com.

  43. Invite for a software dev? by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0

    Would you, could you, just for me? uwcanada@gmail.com

    I would be in your debt. Thank you.

    1. Re:Invite for a software dev? by HaZardman27 · · Score: 1

      Apparently I can't get to Google+ from work, which is stupid since I can get to Facebook. If I remember, I'll send you one when I get home tonight.

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  44. Re:Invites? Most of us aren't seeing them. by chrissfoot · · Score: 1

    Send me your email and i'll send you an invite!

  45. Appreciate an invite by amliebsch · · Score: 1

    amliebsch at gmail.com

    Thanks

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  46. I also would greatly appreciate an invite! by Halo5 · · Score: 1

    cvpsmith(AT)gmail.com

    TIA!

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    1. Re:I also would greatly appreciate an invite! by Undeadhunter · · Score: 1

      Done

    2. Re:I also would greatly appreciate an invite! by AndyAndyAndyAndy · · Score: 1

      Sent!

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  47. Re:Invites? Most of us aren't seeing them. by chrissfoot · · Score: 1

    Send me your email and i'll send you an invite...

  48. an invite would be nice :) by aed · · Score: 1

    If someone could spare an invite...
    me at aedens dot net

    thanks! :)

    1. Re:an invite would be nice :) by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0

      I would like to have one too, please.. markushumaloja at gmail dot com

    2. Re:an invite would be nice :) by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0

      Really curious: any invite left?

      riccardo.zanella (at) gmail.com

      Thank you!

    3. Re:an invite would be nice :) by aed · · Score: 1

      Thanks for the invite(s :P) people!

      Unfortunately...
      "Oops... you need a Google profile to use this feature.
      Google Profiles is not available for your organization."

      Doesn't seem to work with my Google Apps account... :((((

    4. Re:an invite would be nice :) by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0

      Yannbertaud (gmail)

    5. Re:an invite would be nice :) by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0

      invite sent

    6. Re:an invite would be nice :) by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0

      Create a throwaway gmail account--our org uses GAE as well but I just used my private gmail for G+

    7. Re:an invite would be nice :) by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0

      Me too, me too - I'll be eternally grateful! barry (dot) hood (at) googlemail.com

  49. me too, meeee tooooo...... by tussu · · Score: 1

    Been hunting for an invite for a week now... will this be my lucky day ? :P renerynt at gmail.com ((( (. .) (( v )) ---m-m---

    1. Re:me too, meeee tooooo...... by tussu · · Score: 1

      Thanks guys !!!!!! Lots of love

  50. Invite appreciated by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0

    adrya dot stembridge via jee mael.

  51. Everyone invited. by xaxa · · Score: 1

    I just invited all the addresses without a parent post. I don't think there's a limit on the number of people you can invite.

    1. Re:Everyone invited. by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0

      Could you throw me one as well? anohman77(at)gmail(dot)com
      Thanks!

    2. Re:Everyone invited. by GNious · · Score: 1

      Uhmm... :)
      ncothang at gmail com

      pretty please? Too curious, I know....

    3. Re:Everyone invited. by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0

      would you be so kind and invite me?

      my mail is polipetes at gmail dot com.

      thankyou

    4. Re:Everyone invited. by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0

      I'd like one too if someone has a spare invite. jdfischer65 at gmail dot com

      Thanks!

    5. Re:Everyone invited. by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0

      would love an invite if you can spare one , many thanks, .. peterg2 at gmail dot com

    6. Re:Everyone invited. by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0

      Can you invite me: funny.translation@gmail.com... Thanks!

    7. Re:Everyone invited. by xaxa · · Score: 1

      50 random people, that's enough. There should be 50 more people ready to hand out invites.

    8. Re:Everyone invited. by FatAlb3rt · · Score: 1

      How about an address in this parent post? :) deweycooter (gmail)

    9. Re:Everyone invited. by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0

      If you're not inundated, I'd like an invite too, please:

      googleplusinvite1.3.arrakis@spamgourmet.com

      Thanks!

  52. Re: by Endoflow2010 · · Score: 1

    Please invite endoflovv(at)gmail(dot)com yep...that's two v's Thanks...

  53. hitchhiking an invite by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0

    jamestrob (gmail)

    Thanks

  54. An invite.. by Niimar · · Score: 1

    An invite would be most appreciated! linushedenberg at gmail

    1. Re:An invite.. by Niimar · · Score: 1

      Thanks for the invite! ^^

  55. Re:Post it in your journal instead of the main thr by Kamiza+Ikioi · · Score: 1

    Don't use your slashdot journal? Philistine!

    I'm taking a page from Kevin Rose and forwarding my journal to my Google+ profile.

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  56. I'd love an invite by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0

    aheryani (gmail)

    Thanks in advance!

    1. Re:I'd love an invite by JavaBear · · Score: 1

      I sent one.

      And to all who request invites. please do us the favour of telling us how many fou got after posting your email on Slashdot :)

  57. invite? Count me in! by Kaibob · · Score: 1

    I would love an invite too. kai.choy@gmail.com

  58. Would love an invite by Shane112358 · · Score: 1

    shane.m.mcfarland, at the standard popular google mail domain. Definitely willing to give it a shot and see how it goes.... Thanks-

    1. Re:Would love an invite by Shane112358 · · Score: 1

      Thanks to the inviter!!!

    2. Re:Would love an invite by perryizgr8 · · Score: 1

      sent you an invite! looks like i can invite any number of people!!

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  59. Best UI? by Maury+Markowitz · · Score: 2

    "the best interface in the world "

    Uggg, I hope you don't do UI design in your job. Google+'s UI is horrid.

    It took me three tries before I figured out how to post my profile picture. One would naturally go to Profile... Photos... but that's actually not the way you do it. Even after figuring it out, it still tells me I have no photos of myself. I now have the same photo three times in three different "books" and still can't figure out how three were created.

    I still have no idea how to post on someone else's wall.

    And when I post on my own, I have to choose circles to share it with. Fine. But once it's posted, it doesn't tell me which ones. So if I think I did something wrong and change the sharing, a second post appears.

    That's the first three of dozens of problems.

    It's terrible.

    1. Re:Best UI? by EvilStein · · Score: 1

      I have to agree with you. Aside from "It's not Facebook" and the usual "herp derp Google skeet skeet skeet" reactions, I'm not seeing any huge features in Google+ that would make me want to switch.

      The UI isn't that great, and it really is pretty confusing.

      I think that in 6 months, we'll see a lot of abandoned profiles.. just like other things in the google deadpool.

    2. Re:Best UI? by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0

      "the best interface in the world "

      Uggg, I hope you don't do UI design in your job. Google+'s UI is horrid.

      It took me three tries before I figured out how to post my profile picture. One would naturally go to Profile... Photos... but that's actually not the way you do it. Even after figuring it out, it still tells me I have no photos of myself. I now have the same photo three times in three different "books" and still can't figure out how three were created.

      I still have no idea how to post on someone else's wall.

      And when I post on my own, I have to choose circles to share it with. Fine. But once it's posted, it doesn't tell me which ones. So if I think I did something wrong and change the sharing, a second post appears.

      That's the first three of dozens of problems.

      It's terrible.

      That's why it's invite only at this stage. If enough people who are invited provide meaningful feedback (both what works and what doesn't), then it'll be that much better when it's open to the public.

    3. Re:Best UI? by dogmatixpsych · · Score: 1

      It's still early beta (I know Google overuses that term) and it's far better than Facebook. That's the big comparison for UI; true, it might be a low bar. G+ will get better, hopefully.

    4. Re:Best UI? by swv3752 · · Score: 2

      Is it hard to figure out that to edit your profile picture you click "edit profile"?

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    5. Re:Best UI? by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0

      Congratulations. Welcome to the bleeding edge. Early adopters will be cut. Metaphorically.

    6. Re:Best UI? by BlkPanther · · Score: 2

      Your'e funny and simply indoctrinated by Facebook. Changing your profile pic is easy, if you don't follow the Facebook model. It's under Settings > Profile! Whoa hard, right? I think if you use a computer in general, G+ is not only easier on this front, it's *STANDARD*. Jeezus.

      Second, I'm not sure that you can post on other peoples walls. Is that bad? I'm not sure. It's just the way it is there. You can't advertise your crap agenda within other people's spaces. I kinda like that.

      Third, yes it absolutely does tell you who your posts are shared with. Every damn post, from you and every one else, has an indicator on the top line of the post. All mine usually say limited. Click it, it'll tell you EXACTLY who it's shared with.

      Just cuz you can't do it, and aren't willing to *explore* doesn't make it bad.

      *Whine* I don't like it cuz it doesn't copy Facebook.
      *Whine* I don't like it cuz it's not original.

      Can't have it both ways, just judge it on it's own merits.

      No I'm not a Google apologist. I'm just a Facebook hater.

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    7. Re:Best UI? by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0

      No, the problem is you try to use G+ as if it was FB. It isn't.

      There is no such thing as your wall. Just write something and share it with a single person.

      Don't try to shoehorn G+ into your mental model of FB, instead take some time to understand what G+ actually. does.

    8. Re:Best UI? by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0

      Then go back to Facebook. If you can't figure out how to use the simple G+ interface then I think everyone is better off with you on that social site playing Farmville.

    9. Re:Best UI? by diegocg · · Score: 3, Informative

      There is no "someone's else wall".

    10. Re:Best UI? by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0

      "the best interface in the world "

      Uggg, I hope you don't do UI design in your job. Google+'s UI is horrid.

      It took me three tries before I figured out how to post my profile picture. One would naturally go to Profile... Photos... but that's actually not the way you do it. Even after figuring it out, it still tells me I have no photos of myself. I now have the same photo three times in three different "books" and still can't figure out how three were created.

      I still have no idea how to post on someone else's wall.

      And when I post on my own, I have to choose circles to share it with. Fine. But once it's posted, it doesn't tell me which ones. So if I think I did something wrong and change the sharing, a second post appears.

      That's the first three of dozens of problems.

      It's terrible.

      You're thinking in Facebook terms. In google plus, you don't need a wall per se and you don't post on other's wall. If you want to post something to an individual, just enter their name and it will show up in their stream for them only and they will be notified you sent something to them specifically. IF you choose a circle, it shows up for that circle and no one is notified per se.

      also, to find out who you're sharing a post with, just click on the word limited on the post. it'll bring up a visual of who can see the post.

      There's tons of really great enhancements that make facebook look antiquated and bloated in comparison, but you have to stop doing things the facebook way to realize them.

    11. Re:Best UI? by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0

      why would you go to Profile...Photos when is says: "Change Photo" underneath your profile picture? Sounds like you think the UI should magically work how _you_ think it should.

    12. Re:Best UI? by sanchom · · Score: 2

      There is no wall! Why did you think there was? You can just choose who your posts are shared with. If you only want to share with one person, just choose that.

      It does tell you who your post is shared with.

      As for changing your profile picture, one would naturally go to Profile, then "Edit Profile", then the "Change Photo" link right underneath your photo.

      That's the first three solutions to your "problems".

      It's not terrible.

    13. Re:Best UI? by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0

      you can't post to another persons wall unless it's a reply to their post, thank god.

    14. Re:Best UI? by siride · · Score: 1

      I think they want the Perl approach, where every page has seven different ways to do the same thing, even for stuff on other pages.

    15. Re:Best UI? by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0

      > That's the first three of dozens of problems.

      Nah, there's only one problem. It sits in front of your monitor. Get rid of that, and you won't have problems.

    16. Re:Best UI? by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0

      G+ doesn't have a wall (yet, not sure if they are working on that), and if you want to see who a post is shared with, hit the little text that says 'Limited' and it tells you all the people that can see it.

      Problem solved.

      As for the profile picture, I don't recall ever having that much issue with it, I just hit edit profile and then changed my picture from there.

    17. Re:Best UI? by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0

      Whereas I was able to change mine on it without even thinking about it.
      One persons UI nightmare is anothers boon.

    18. Re:Best UI? by BeardedChimp · · Score: 4, Insightful

      Your post is the equivalent of people who use linux and complain its not identical to windows. Google+!=facebook

    19. Re:Best UI? by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0

      "the best interface in the world "

      Uggg, I hope you don't do UI design in your job. Google+'s UI is horrid.

      It took me three tries before I figured out how to post my profile picture. One would naturally go to Profile... Photos... but that's actually not the way you do it. Even after figuring it out, it still tells me I have no photos of myself. I now have the same photo three times in three different "books" and still can't figure out how three were created.

      I still have no idea how to post on someone else's wall.

      And when I post on my own, I have to choose circles to share it with. Fine. But once it's posted, it doesn't tell me which ones. So if I think I did something wrong and change the sharing, a second post appears.

      That's the first three of dozens of problems.

      It's terrible.

      You are doing it wrong.

      Hint 1: There are no "walls" on G+.
      Hint 2: G+ is not Facebook.

      - Write something on the post dialog.
      - below on the Share button, put the name/s of the one/s you want to see the post instead of a circle.
      - Send.

    20. Re:Best UI? by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0

      The "wall" concept is a FB thing. G+ has no equivalent, and I agree with not having it. It doesn't make sense from a privacy standpoint... do you make it private? Then it's not a wall. Do you make it public? Then there's no real way to control who views the content.

      To share something with just one person, you do a post as normal, but instead of sharing it with a circle, you click the "people" button and just choose the individual (or individuals) you want to share with. This is counterintuitive only if you're used to doing it the FB way.

      To see who things are shared with, click on the "limited" link - I do agree that that's wonky, though, and I'm not sure why it doesn't just show the circle names the same way it does when you select them.

    21. Re:Best UI? by abyssalson · · Score: 1

      I still have no idea how to post on someone else's wall.

      Does not exist. Could tag/only share with the one person.

      And when I post on my own, I have to choose circles to share it with. Fine. But once it's posted, it doesn't tell me which ones. So if I think I did something wrong and change the sharing, a second post appears.

      On your post, in the top right, it will tell you. Limited, Public, etc. Click that and it will show you who the post is shared with.

    22. Re:Best UI? by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0

      Your problem is that you're assuming Google+ is facebook. It is not. Google+ doesn't have "walls". So no, you can't find them and you can't post to them. If you want to share something with just one friend share something only with them and not a circle, or send them an email from Gmail :p

      There's a little link next to the timestamp on every post that says who you're sharing with.

      In order to change your profile picture, you must (admittedly somewhat counter-intuitively) edit your profile and select the "change photo" option which appears under the current profile picture.

      That's the first three of dozens of solutions.

      It's not terrible, you just haven't been able to figure it out because you're assuming that it should work the same way as facebook. It's like saying that Windows is terrible because it shuts down the program when you click the X in the corner.

    23. Re:Best UI? by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0

      You can't post to someone's wall because there is no "wall". Many people (myself included) consider this a feature.

    24. Re:Best UI? by x+kepa+x · · Score: 1

      If you want to change your photo you naturally should go to Profile and click edit. There is no "wall" on G+, that's FB. If you want to post to someone you should just select that person when choosing Circles or People you want to share with. When you post and you choose specific circles to share with, you can see who those people are by clicking on the Limited link in the header of your post, there it will list all the people you shared the post with. Otherwise it would say Public. It's not terrible, it's just not the other social network you are used to... and to me personally G+ has much more sense...

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    25. Re:Best UI? by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0

      Erm, while I fall on the side of "this is a great first effort, but there's plenty of room to improve", several of your complaints seem to be a difference of intent, not a quality of design.

    26. Re:Best UI? by eparker05 · · Score: 1

      Are you complaining that google+ doesn't have a 'wall'? Thats like complaining that MacOS doesn't have a start button.

      G+ != facebook

    27. Re:Best UI? by Lysander7 · · Score: 1

      Before you start blaming the interface, perhaps you should first look inwards.

      -There is no "someone else's wall".
      -Uploading a profile picture is stupidly easy and intuitive, as is managing photos and albums.
      -To see who can view your posts, click the text that says "Limited" right next to it. It shows every single person that can view your post.

      What are the "dozens of other problems"? I'm sure they're extremely easy to address. Keep in mind though, that this is an alternative to Facebook, and as such, isn't required to function exactly like Facebook.

      Additionally, G+ as it is now is the bare bones of what it will be. When it was first rolled out to Google employees only, the majority feedback was "simplify". Once it is out of trial, they'll show what it can really do. What it is now, in comparison, is practically nothing.

    28. Re:Best UI? by f0rdpr3fect42 · · Score: 2

      To address each of the UI problems you listed here...

      The profile photo problem...really? Click edit profile, click the link that says change photo...seems pretty straightforward to me. It was the first place I looked. This raises an interesting UI issue which is that intuitive for one person is clearly not for another. I agree that there can be absolutely atrocious choices for UI (for example, your complaint about circles. I have yet to find a person who is thinks Google+ handles this the right way) but I'm not sure the profile photo problem you had is the best example.

      This wall complaint, though, is absurd. You're making the mistake of thinking Google+ is Facebook. There is no such thing as a wall. You don't post to someone else's wall in Google+. I know people who find this irritating, but this is NOT a UI flaw. This is a fundamental difference between Facebook and Google+.

      Personally, I haven't had many huge problems with the UI. I enjoy the UI more than Facebook's, at least.

    29. Re:Best UI? by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0

      It took me three tries before I figured out how to post my profile picture. One would naturally go to Profile... Photos... but that's actually not the way you do it. Even after figuring it out, it still tells me I have no photos of myself. I now have the same photo three times in three different "books" and still can't figure out how three were created.

      Click profile. Click edit profile. Click change photo under your photo. Pick something else.

      I still have no idea how to post on someone else's wall.

      You can't. G+ isn't Facebook. You can't post on my wall that lolz, I was so drunk last night for my co-workers to see. At best, you can share with me (and whoever you want) that "lolz +Anon Coward was so drunk last night". It goes into your own stream, not mine. I'll get a notification that you mentioned me in a post, and any mutual friends we have might see it, but people following me who don't know you won't see it unless I choose to re-share it. There is no "wall" to post on.

      G+ really isn't Facebook. It is its own beast. It actually has privacy controls worth a damn. You can pretty safely mix drunk party photos of you and your closest friends with articles you share that your boss might find interesting. It is a tool for sharing stuff to every type of relation in your life from professional to deeply personal. Facebook on the other hands is for 'friends' only. Annoying, Facebook forces you to pick who your 'friends' are. I can't count the number of old high school 'friends' who friended me on FB that I had no interest in seeing, but friended out of politeness. Now the relationship is one way. They can follow my public posts if they want, but they sure as hell are not in my real friends circle.

      Real friends get photos of me passed out in a pool of my own puke wearing a tutu that we can all lolz at later. My boss and potential employers gets to see all the neat science articles I post publicly. Real sharing control... what a concept!

    30. Re:Best UI? by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0

      Wow. Just Wow.

      1. (From G+ Home Page). Select my profile photo -> MyProfile Page. Select 'Edit Profile'. Select 'Change Photo'. Hopefully you can figure out the rest.

      2. How to post on someone else's wall: You dont. Thank god. I don't want you posting for all my followers to see. I dont want to have to spend time censoring people. If you have something to say, post it yourself. If its directed at a person, use email.

      3. After you post, the first line clearly says
      NAME OF POSTER ---- TIME POSTED ---- SHARING DETAILS.
      Click on sharing details ("Limited") to expand the set of individuals.

      Before you get confused, this is a list of recipients. Circles are just a new name for distribution lists. At the time of posting, all individuals on the list receive the content. New people added to circles dont see old posts, and removing people from a circle doesnt remove them from the old post. Admittedly, Google should probably better explain this functionality for the average user.

    31. Re:Best UI? by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0

      ur a friggin dummy

    32. Re:Best UI? by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0

      Nicely put! I think people are still trying to wrap their heads around G+ UI. Some, evidently, are frustrated because it doesn't look quite like Facebook.

    33. Re:Best UI? by bestdealex · · Score: 1

      As far as the UI goes, I have never liked Facebook's way of doing it either. Though in all honesty, I rarely use it so don't get a whole lot of practise. Like most others here, I would dearly love to try Google+ ! If you are still able to send out an invite, I'd be very appreciative if you could send one at [bestdealex (gmail)] (My name is Alex de Best, hence the address)

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    34. Re:Best UI? by SnowZero · · Score: 1

      Google+!=facebook

      Perhaps I've been programming in C++ for too long, but that was way too hard for me to parse.

    35. Re:Best UI? by tehcyder · · Score: 1

      I think that in 6 months, we'll see a lot of abandoned profiles.. just like other things in the google deadpool.

      And just by getting people to sign up and play around with it for a while, Google will have created a rich seam of information to boost their advertising revenue.

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    36. Re:Best UI? by pond0123 · · Score: 1

      Completely agree. There are so many obtuse and confusing design decisions that it's hard to tell bugs from features. What a mess. The usual burden of Google nomenclature that I'm supposed to absorb is annoying too. Streams, sparks, circles, hangouts... Just get over yourselves already and stop making up names for stuff! I suspect there's some strong North American tunnel vision contributing to the issue.

      Another great example of the horrid GUI: A friend invited me to Google+ via Google+. I get that message via GMail. I cannot reply to it. I sign up and want to say "thanks". How do I send them a message that says "thanks"? It's a disaster area.

      On the plus side, it's made me appreciate more of how Facebook's oft-maligned GUI is actually doing a surprisingly good job of presenting an awful lot of features and complexity in a relatively successful way.

      I hope it improves. For now, I'm happy enough with Facebook, since I don't have some screwed up idea of compartmentalising all my friends into little cliques that are isolated from each other and since neither Google nor Facebook have a great track record with privacy, I'll stick with the provider that only has access to my profile - rather than (as many other commentators have pointed out) my profile, my e-mail, my search history and my purchase history.

  60. Any generous inviters left? by ThirdDon · · Score: 1

    donaldwjohnsoniii at gmail

  61. Re:Invites? Most of us aren't seeing them. by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0

    Invite Please?

    kincheloedotdonatgmaildotcom

  62. Invite please by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0

    bergerde(gmail)

    Thanks!

  63. I would love an invite by Vampyl · · Score: 1

    An invite would be wonderful its vampyl(gmail).

  64. Invite please by fraudrogic · · Score: 1

    I'll take an invite. I was so pessimistic about this but I haven't seen one bad thing said about it. I absolutely abhor facebook's interface. I can't stand it.

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  65. Looking for invite by Nef · · Score: 1

    nylyst at gmail TIA!

  66. Re:Invites? Most of us aren't seeing them. by Dog-Cow · · Score: 1

    avi(dot)gplus(at)mail.ashevin.com

  67. Anyone still feeling generous? by Patrick+May · · Score: 1

    patrick(at)softwarematters.org, please. Thanks!

    1. Re:Anyone still feeling generous? by Patrick+May · · Score: 1

      Got three, thanks! Will be sending out others shortly.

    2. Re:Anyone still feeling generous? by rich_hudds · · Score: 1

      huddsit at gmail please?

    3. Re:Anyone still feeling generous? by lyudens · · Score: 1

      lyuden@gmail.com please

  68. I would be grateful for an invite: p.r.wood (gmail by nooneelsesname · · Score: 1

    Thanks!

  69. invite by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0

    May I have an invite too please? 1desiredloginname{at}gmail.com

    Thanks

  70. I would love a invite! by dragonxtc · · Score: 1

    loyerp (AT) gmail

    1. Re:I would love a invite! by dragonxtc · · Score: 1

      Got one! Thanks everybody!

  71. Yep by Endoflow2010 · · Score: 1

    Please invite endoflovv(at)gmail(dot)com ..that's two v's Thanks...

  72. Invite by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0

    I would really appreciate an invite, i dropped Facebook 6 months ago . andre.larose(at)gmail.com

    Thank you .

  73. Invite? by SatanicPuppy · · Score: 1

    Emails in the comment header.

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  74. Re:how about people have home pages, and syndicate by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0

    (no Diaspora does not even look useful)

    And the reason is...?

    It provides what you ask for but somehow isn't useful.

  75. Down with Facebook and Google+ and MSN by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0

    I hate Facebook only because it has become semi-ubiquitous. In some ways it has the same goals as Microsoft's early Microsoft Network (MSN).
    Any service that seeks to assimilate all others and become a 'one-stop' destination goes against the grain of the Internet and needs to be brought low.

    So I'm fully supporting Google+, but I'm hoping other services will take off too and coexist - it would be a shame to just swap one monopoly for another.

  76. thank you -- invite received. by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0

    thanks

  77. As happy as first on Twitter by Kamiza+Ikioi · · Score: 2

    I did the strict "don't mix business with pleasure" on Facebook too. I'd lightened up and added some, but then I got into arguments on Facebook with managers over topics like the mosque project near the Twin Towers (they were actually pretty racist, which I had previously been unaware of), and had to remove them.

    With Google+, I feel the same way. I can finally have a public profile again! My Facebook had eventually been completely private, locked down, and I really didn't even enjoy HAVING to respond if someone messaged me.

    I'm addicted now. I feel with Google+ like I did when I first joined Twitter. I ran to Twitter to just be myself, and damn the consequences. The only problem there, of course, was eventually locking down that account too.

    With both services, it was never really easy to say I want THIS public, I want THIS private, and I want THIS to be a mix. Google+ is both granular and simple. I have no plans to lock anything down again. Circles is what I've been waiting for this whole time.

    I don't give a damn if Google+ is bigger than Facebook or not. It's my new home, and if people want to stay at Facebook, so be it. I've got another circle for people who ignore my invites who I occasionally will say hi to and have Google email them my update.

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    1. Re:As happy as first on Twitter by tehcyder · · Score: 1

      I got into arguments on Facebook with managers over topics like the mosque project near the Twin Towers

      That's pure user error, nothing to do with facebook.

      If I go out for a drink after work with colleagues and my boss is there, I don't have serious political discussions with him. If he's a racist twat, I will be civil but try not to talk to him any more than is necessary. But it's very unlikely that he won't have shown that he's a racist twat in the office already, people don't really work like that.

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  78. Still no Google Apps by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0

    Google is still blocking Google Apps. The last time Google opened Google Apps accounts to other things Google it was rather difficult to merge stuff.

  79. Invite+1 by sdbgekko · · Score: 1

    I would appreciate one. sherman.brown(AT)gmail.com. Mahalo.

  80. I've been searching for an invite! by RyanCheeseman · · Score: 0

    my email - ryan.cheeseman@gmail.com ty to whom ever has the time and the willingness to pass along an invite!

  81. Invite me! by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0

    Give me an invite please!!!
    emil.hedenberg[at]crepido.com

  82. invite? by starsky51 · · Score: 1

    I'd love an invite, if there's one going spare! starsky51 [at] gmail [dot] com

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  83. Re: by soup4you2 · · Score: 1

    done

  84. Invite please?? by eaber81 · · Score: 0

    I'd like an invite :)

  85. Already invited? We've temp exceeded capacity. by kaptink · · Score: 1

    I noticed that even with an invite you might be out of luck: "Already invited? We've temporarily exceeded our capacity. Please try again soon."

    But I really hope not! And just in case I would love to test this I would also love an invite if a nice person would be awesome and send one to peterniss22 [AT] gmail doot com :)

    Really hope I can finally ditch friend face

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    1. Re:Already invited? We've temp exceeded capacity. by kaptink · · Score: 1

      Sadly my suspicions seem to be correct. Still get the "Already invited? We've temporarily exceeded our capacity. Please try again soon."

      Still thanks for the invite Luis, your a champ. Will keep trying.

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    2. Re:Already invited? We've temp exceeded capacity. by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0

      This is easy to avoid.

      Use a mobile phone with webbrowser (or spoof useragent) and go to the mobile google+ site, this has no capacity limitation.

    3. Re:Already invited? We've temp exceeded capacity. by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 1

      Nope, Keep clicking on the invite link. That message looks permanent, but it's not. Try again during off-peak hours and magically the screen goes to a registration instead.

    4. Re:Already invited? We've temp exceeded capacity. by Dee+Ann_1 · · Score: 1

      You just keep re-trying the invite. It took me an hour to get in after I got my invite.
      I used a plugin that just reloaded the page every 5 minutes until it came up with the "Fill in your info" screen..

    5. Re:Already invited? We've temp exceeded capacity. by shutdown+-p+now · · Score: 1

      I believe they're simply throttling the creation of new accounts. When you see a big community like Slashdot spammed with invite requests / invites, the number peaks and people start getting that message - but it should soon go away.

    6. Re:Already invited? We've temp exceeded capacity. by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0

      They throttle account activation and queue invites in some manner that leaves a lot of people guessing, and the unhelpful message after already receiving an invite pisses a lot of people off. But, they're definitely honoring invites so keep checking https://plus.google.com/ and it will eventually let you in.

      When /. isn't flooding them with invites, it sometimes took an hour. Now, it might take a day.

  86. Invite request? by saintvsop · · Score: 1

    Would be really excited to get an invite! saintvsop@gmail.com

  87. Invite please by kasamhor · · Score: 1

    If you are willing and able, can you invite kasamhor(at)gmail.com please. Thank you.

  88. How was I the first to notice this? by Gamer_2k4 · · Score: 1

    I've been using Google+ for a few days now (Yes I will put you in a circle ;) and have a lot to love

    An emoticon doesn't count as a closing parenthesis. The correct way would be "(Yes I will put you in a circle ;) )".

  89. It aint half bad indeed. by unity100 · · Score: 1

    Easy to use, uncluttered. the circles thing is great.

  90. invite by mewn · · Score: 1

    Hi guys, anyone with an invite to spare ? laurent (dot) simon (at) gmail (dot) com

    Cheers!

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  91. Sorry, but it has to be said at some point... by Elegor · · Score: 1

    Would the last person to leave Facebook please turn out the lights?

    P.S. Can anyone spare a G+ invite? :-)

  92. Slashdotters not invited prior to this article... by Anne+Honime · · Score: 1

    ... please voluntarily surrender your geek card immediately. Failure to comply will result in termination of your account with extreme prejudice.

    TIA

  93. I'd appreciate one by oneandoneis2 · · Score: 1

    slashdotUserName (at) gmail.com

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  94. Re:Invites? Most of us aren't seeing them. by Raffix · · Score: 1

    jean.frederic.poitras@gmail.com Thanks! :-)

  95. I'd love an invite! by jgheld · · Score: 1

    I would absolutely love an invite, I'm so eager to get away from Facebook. jgheld {at} gmail {dot} com.

    1. Re:I'd love an invite! by jgheld · · Score: 1

      got one, thanks slashdot!

    2. Re:I'd love an invite! by FatAlb3rt · · Score: 1

      done (more garbage text...)

    3. Re:I'd love an invite! by jcdill · · Score: 1

      Oooh, the love of slashdot! I have received several invites already. Thanks everyone!

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    4. Re:I'd love an invite! by JavaBear · · Score: 1

      If you get a full quota message, try later, they seem to be adding more capacity all the time.

  96. If it's not ready, I'll wait. by Remus+Shepherd · · Score: 1

    How buggy is it?
    I intend to use Google+ eventually, and I wouldn't mind jumping in now. But I don't want to deal with buggy software, and I do not like beta testing. I want a finished and polished service. If it isn't to that point yet then I'm willing to wait for it; I'm a patient guy.

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    1. Re:If it's not ready, I'll wait. by MonsterTrimble · · Score: 1

      It's not bad - I tend to use two profiles (email, fb, flickr, etc) so I scored an invite on my non-public profile and tried it out. Honestly, the potential is there but it's still rough. I find the sparks thing doesn't work worth a damn and with only one friend (currently) it's kind of difficult to really play with the circles to sort it out. I think in a few months it will be worth it but right now stick with facebook.

      My biggest thing is that this time around I expect to be fully searchable by everyone eventually (facebook horror stories have taught me well) so my plan is to highly restrict my cross section - few photos, nothing incriminating nor inciting for statuses, no personal information which would help authorities get me in the dead of night, etc. Yes, it's extreme but I believe it's a matter of time before it becomes SOP for employers to regularly check the web for their employees doings. And to say nothing regarding what HR will be hunting for when hiring. Why risk it? If and when I get to the point that Google+ has a critical mass of family & friends on it I will probably commit facebook suicide

      Finally, I also want to start to cultivate face-to-face friendships again. Social networking has let me keep up with family and friends, but I'm at the point where I want to have friends over for coffee, go for drinks, and just not have wires between people I care about. It's a tool, but a tool that has grown far too unwieldy for me.

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  97. Re:how about people have home pages, and syndicate by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0

    I think G+ actually is working on support for this. They have some profile-exporting features available, though it's too soon to tell if that's solely so they can adopt a holier-than-thou attitude toward Facebook. They mention that they are looking to incorporate Twitter into G+ in some manner, and if they do it in a flexible enough way it should be straightforward enough to add other data sources.

    Also, all Google services use OpenID. (More precisely, Google Accounts is an OpenID-compatible provider.)

  98. An extra invites out there? by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0

    I could use an invite if anyone has extra cmarnell at gmail dot com. Thanks!

  99. I for one... by creat3d · · Score: 1

    ...do not care about another goddamn social network and don't want an invite, so: [redacted]@hotmail.com Thanks!!

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  100. Invite by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0

    eric.aber (AT) gmail

  101. Re:how about people have home pages, and syndicate by drinkypoo · · Score: 4, Informative

    I wish there was a nice way that people could syndicate between things i.e. an open network with a privacy model

    It's called a website with RSS and security. You could do it with Drupal right now, or probably with Wordpress or what have you. There's an aggregator module that pulls in content from other sites; there's various permissions control systems.

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  102. Invite please? by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0

    I stopped using Facebook over 18 months ago and I don't miss it, but I would really like to give Google+ a go. richardtem(at)gmail(.)com. Thanks in advance..?! Sorry for AC, at work can't remember my login (Colourspace)..

  103. Will someone think of the children? by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0

    Invitation much appreciated to zmoreira (at) gmail. :)

    I am hoping that Google+ will be better to show pictures and videos of my newborn to close friends and family only . I'm sure there is a way on Facebook to do that, but somehow I haven't found it yet.

  104. holy shit by larry+bagina · · Score: 1

    "invite please", "can I get an invite?", "me too!"

    Did I time warp back to mid-90s AOL? Pathetic feebs.

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  105. Id like to try it out. if theres an invite avail. by allanvarrette · · Score: 1

    allan (at) varrette (dot) net Thank you kindly

  106. Invite please. by Mong0 · · Score: 1

    I would like an invite please.

    tadford at gmail dot com

    Thanks

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    1. Re:Invite please. by MartinSGill · · Score: 1

      Go it. Thanks a lot John!.

    2. Re:Invite Please. by Arthur+Grumbine · · Score: 1

      Invite has been sent, Gregory. Cheers!

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    3. Re:Invite Please. by 9re9 · · Score: 1

      Thanks Arthur. Looking to pay it forward now.

    4. Re:Invite please. by tminus42 · · Score: 1

      Got an invite & sent out many invites to other people above and below this comment. Thanks /.

    5. Re:Invite Please. by Arthur+Grumbine · · Score: 1

      Awesome! I love it when techies come together! For Great Justice!

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    6. Re:Invite Please. by green1 · · Score: 1

      someone else was kind enough to invite me, so I am returning the favour.

  107. Re:Post it in your journal instead of the main thr by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0

    This Philistine does not have a journal but would love to check out Google+. Any invites coming my way would sure be appreciated. Thanks!

    -Rob (s

  108. Lame "invite" tactic by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0

    By making it invite only, people think they are actually special for getting one so they are more inclined to sign up. So far google+ offerings are very shallow.. looks like a stripped-down facebook. How many different sites do you have to "share what's new" on?

    1. Re:Lame "invite" tactic by slackbheep · · Score: 1

      Yeah, it really fell through for them with Gmail, it seems. /facepalm

  109. You can cross share to other social networks by howardd21 · · Score: 1

    To article's summary, you can gate twitter and Facebook using a Chrome add in called Extended Share +
    https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/oenpjldbckebacipkfbcoppmiflglnib

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  110. Please an invite for spain by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0

    Send an invite to
    jordicm at gmail dot com

    Thanks a lot.

  111. Invite Please by jasonc95 · · Score: 1

    If anyone has a spare invite, I'd love to join:

    carroll (dot) jason (at) gmail (dot) com

    Thanks!

  112. Wish Google would let me. by ahecht · · Score: 1

    I won't (can't) sign up until they support Google Apps for Domains users. We can't even use the +1 button yet.

    1. Re:Wish Google would let me. by Nerdfest · · Score: 1

      There's a few other features missing as well, including Latitude. I really wish they'd rush full integration along as it's a pain supporting two accounts, and difficult to get people to switch over to your domain account once the feature is available. I'm still getting people to switch over to my domain Google Reader feed. I really appreciate the service they provide for free with the domain accounts, but I still wish it was better.

    2. Re:Wish Google would let me. by jspayne · · Score: 1

      Actually, everything works except G+ and Buzz. It just has to be turned on by your administrator. (I use latitude all the time with my apps account)

    3. Re:Wish Google would let me. by Nerdfest · · Score: 1

      Check-ins are unsupported on Latitude (but yes, the rest of it does work, my apologies).

    4. Re:Wish Google would let me. by creepynut · · Score: 1

      +1 for Google Apps users. I don't want to sign up and get a profile all set up the way I want then switch when Google Apps users can use it.

  113. Re:Post it in your journal instead of the main thr by chill · · Score: 1

    Kevin Rose controls his own domain. I don't think you have the power to auto-forward your Slashdot journal over.

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  114. A question about how it works by elrous0 · · Score: 1

    Is there a way for me to easily segregate friends into groups and restrict what each of those groups see? What I mean by that is, one of the things that really annoyed me with Facebook was that it was difficult to segregate my co-workers, friends, and family into different groups. With every post, I basically had to manually exclude groups. Obviously there are some pictures that I only want friends to see, some posts that I don't want co-workers but do want friends and family to see, etc. And I don't ever want my co-workers, friends, and family intermingling (I would prefer they not even be able to see each other). I'm tired of hearing my mother complain because one of my college buddies posts a dirty joke on my wall or pic. This kind of stuff was a total pain-in-the-ass with Facebook (especially early on). That SNL skit about the sanitizer service to keep mom from seeing your Facebook posts is a good illustration of just how frustrating that was.

    Belying its roots as a fellow-college-student-only social site, Facebook always defaults to "I want everyone to see this! Hell yeah!" Which has made it difficult to use with anyone who wouldn't appreciate hearing my political rants, or seeing pictures of me hammered at some party. There are now ways to manually do this on Facebook, but I was hoping Google+ would come up with something more elegant and automatic.

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    SJW: Someone who has run out of real oppression, and has to fake it.
    1. Re:A question about how it works by spiralx · · Score: 1

      There's not really much difference in terms of functionality between the two in terms of grouping; circles are more prominent on G+ than friend lists are on FB, but they're basically the same thing.

      It's slightly easier to specify a subset of circles to restrict each post to on G+ than on FB, but the difference is a couple of clicks. And Facebook allows you to specify a combination of groups/users to both include and exclude, whereas G+ only allows including as far as I can tell. FB also allows you to specify a default subset to share to; G+ defaults to the last used subset on each new item posted, which seems confusing.

      The other difference is that adding a friend on FB is two-way - one user requests, the other approves it or not. On G+ you can add another user to one of your circles without them doing anything; whether they add you to one of their circles is a completely independent process.

      All of the above is based on a day or so's playing with G+ mind you :)

    2. Re:A question about how it works by siride · · Score: 1

      I agree about the lack of exclude functionality with circles (so far). As for being able to add people without them adding you, I think this is EXACTLY what the system needs. In Facebook, friending, or defriending, someone is somewhat of a big deal and implies some sort of relationship with that person in real life. Admittedly, that's what Facebook started as and was intended to be. But these days, I think the more twitter-like model of essentially following people who may incidentally choose to follow you back is a better model. Then you can connect to a lot more people, but keep them more distant if they aren't actually your friends, for example.

    3. Re:A question about how it works by FoolishOwl · · Score: 1

      That's pretty much the entire point of Circles. When you post anything, you can decide whether to make it completely public, limited to your list of connections, or limited to one or more of your Circles. It seems that the default is 'limited' -- i.e, all your connections, but not public.

      It's a good idea, overall. The UI is imperfect -- selecting the target for a post is in a separate menu, so it's not obvious who your current target audience is, and selecting from the menu is a little awkward. I'm hoping they improve on that.

    4. Re:A question about how it works by spiralx · · Score: 1

      They're different models is all. With friends it's highly unlikely I'd want them to be able to see my updates but not see theirs, which is Facebook's model. The Twitter model is more like subscribing to a mailing list or RSS feed, for when I'm just interested in receiving "news" of some kind. You can do the same thing on FB by liking someone or something's page; you get updates in your news feed but don't broadcast your updates to that page.

    5. Re:A question about how it works by SnowZero · · Score: 1

      The UI is imperfect -- selecting the target for a post is in a separate menu, so it's not obvious who your current target audience is, and selecting from the menu is a little awkward.

      Can you expand on that a bit? When I go to post, there's a readable list of the circles right below the post. I can type circles or user names with tab-completion or select from a drop-down list. Is that what you are seeing?-- if not please submit feedback. If what I describe is what you are seeing, can you be more specific on how you'd like it to be easier?

      (I work at Google, but not on G+. I can help pile on the feedback if something is broken)

  115. I'd appreciate an invite too by coast215 · · Score: 1

    If anyone has an extra, lance.shedrick@gmail.com, Thanks!

    1. Re:I'd appreciate an invite too by coast215 · · Score: 1

      That was quick, Thanks for the invite!

    2. Re:I'd appreciate an invite too by Konsalik · · Score: 1

      Done ;)

  116. I would love an invite, please! by CompZombie · · Score: 1

    mlmyerson@gmail.com I've been dying to try it out ( :

    1. Re:I would love an invite, please! by Konsalik · · Score: 1

      Done for you ;)

    2. Re:I would love an invite, please! by RMH101 · · Score: 1

      Just sent you one.

  117. Invite Please by davidmc · · Score: 1

    An invite would be greatly appreciated. I'm so tired of reading about Google Plus and not having the ability to get in! badluckjack (at) gmail (dot) com

  118. Ah, but are they actually using it. by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0

    The headline should read: 10 Million people signed up for Google+ and then posted about it on Facebook.

    Only when Google+ has a "killer" feature will regular people really switch over. I'm hoping for filters so I can specifically exclude or include posts based on their content using search terms or regular expressions. I would also like to be able to block posts depending on which circle they were sent through. I don't even need to see the names of my friends' circles. They could just be labeled 'A', 'B'. etcetera. But if I constantly get trivia through Bob's circle 'A' then I want to be able to block that circle without needing to block all the good stuff Bob may post as well.

  119. need invite by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0

    dasmits123 AT gmail.com

  120. Re:invite? Count me in! by Kaibob · · Score: 1

    WOW. That seriously took 2 minutes. Thanks guys!

  121. Invite me please? by solaris72 · · Score: 1

    misfitzanti gmail

    1. Re:Invite me please? by solaris72 · · Score: 1

      Got one, much thanks!

  122. Invite Please by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0

    I'd be willing to check this out if someone would want to send an invite to zaxilmalichi@gmail.com. Thanks!

  123. Invite by muppetauthor · · Score: 1

    If anyone has an invite send to rvhoyt at gmail.com if you can.

  124. Invite me please ;) by allanvarrette · · Score: 1

    krindel (at) gmail (dot) com

    1. Re:Invite me please ;) by coast215 · · Score: 1

      Invite Sent

  125. Re:Post it in your journal instead of the main thr by chill · · Score: 1

    Coming which way? What e-mail address?

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    Learning HOW to think is more important than learning WHAT to think.
  126. Invite? by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0

    Well if invites are going mpblytma [at] gmail [dot] com
    Thanks =)

  127. Invite by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0

    An invite would be appreciated (call.of.paranoia@gmail.com)

  128. I'd take one by Bardez · · Score: 1

    If it's a welfare grab for Google+ invites, I'll pleasantly accept one; bardez at gmail com

    --
    Perception is the thin dividing line between reality and fiction.
    1. Re:I'd take one by Bardez · · Score: 1

      Thank you, kind slashdotters

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      Perception is the thin dividing line between reality and fiction.
  129. Re:how about people have home pages, and syndicate by Inda · · Score: 1

    I had a homepage once. Let's not go back to FrontPage knock-offs, midi sound tracks, loud GIFs, Java applets...

    Anyway, as G+ is not to your liking, can I please have your invite? :)

    IndaUK@Gooooooooooooooooooogle.com

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    This post contains benzene, nitrosamines, formaldehyde and hydrogen cyanide.
  130. Invite Please by WitfulThinking · · Score: 1

    Would love an invite please. Although it seems like I just might be going for the lesser of two evils here.
    slashdot user name at gmail dot com.

    Thanks in advance.

  131. Oh what the heck by ekasteng · · Score: 1

    If there are still invites floating about - ekasteng (at) gmail (dot) com It's as if I don't have enough to screw around at work and clutter up my phone with with Facebook, Twitter, Slashdot, Fark...........

    --
    "You say my way of thinking cannot be tolerated? What of it?"
    1. Re:Oh what the heck by ekasteng · · Score: 1

      Holy crap, about 10 seconds after I hit the submit button. Many Many Thanks!

      --
      "You say my way of thinking cannot be tolerated? What of it?"
  132. Invite! and some thoughts by beertjie · · Score: 1

    I would like an Invite (marius dot vandeventer at gmail dot com). I use Facebook mostly because my Wife uses it (mirroring the reason given by a previous post), as well as my old school "friends" (read: guys/gals who thought i was a geek at school) as well as family (pretty important to me). Most of us always seem to rant about how "strange and useless facebook is, but at least we can stay in touch". The most infuriating part about facebook has been the difficulty in finding/setting features. I know there is probably a way to fix these, but the difficulty in finding fixes is part of the frustration: *Some friend's posts just never appear, n o matter how you set the feed/choose which feed/whatever. *Friends who do absolutely nothing on fb all day but play games, but try and unfriend them and they get all teary/huffy (hopefully they won't follow me to G+). *Lists which might as well not be there (circles should be better). *How Do You Use freaking RSS on FB? There is supposed to be a way... *Making sure your security settings are still the way you left them last. Like I said, most of you might come up with "dude, you can fix that, just go to...". The problem is that I cannot seem to get these things done easily, and I am supposed to be a Geek. Hopefully G+ will be a bit more Intuitive.

    1. Re:Invite! and some thoughts by beertjie · · Score: 1

      Got one (Thanks Luis). Unfortunately it seems G+ is suffering the /. effect :-)

  133. looking for invite by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0

    I'd love an invite too :)
    (wim)_point_(leys)_ate_(gmai1)_point_(com)

  134. Gate for FB by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0

    You can already get a Facebook stream on your Google+ and even post FB updates from withing Google+.

    http://www.techtipsgeek.com/share-posts-in-both-google-plus-and-facebook-at-the-same-time/14326/

  135. Re:Post it in your journal instead of the main thr by tomhudson · · Score: 1
    You need both an email address AND a name. The easiest way is to have them email you at a gmail account.

    Then you have to close google+, add the person to your contacts, and reopen google+. Now you'll be able to add them easily.

  136. Would like an invite by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0

    I would greatly appreciate an invite thanks! apobuda@gmail.com

  137. Try Again Later - Overloaded by Cheech+Wizard · · Score: 1

    I got an invite - Thanks to D. Michael*** - Thank you! Unfortunately right now they're "Overloaded - Try again later"

    1. Re:Try Again Later - Overloaded by tooyoung · · Score: 1

      Did we slashdot google+?!?!?

  138. anyone else not able to get in by allanvarrette · · Score: 1

    i received an invite from someone but it says they are at capacity

    1. Re:anyone else not able to get in by davidmc · · Score: 1

      I received the same thing. Hard to believe it's at 10 million users already and it's so difficult to get in. Maybe I should get back to work now...

  139. Re:I would be grateful for an invite: p.r.wood (gm by nooneelsesname · · Score: 1

    Thanks, Luís

  140. Invite by SgtKeeling · · Score: 1

    If anyone's got an extra invite, I've got an email address you can send it to: alexander [dot] keeling [at] gmail [dot] com
    Thanks

  141. Looking for a + invite by thelowedown · · Score: 1

    Could I get an invite from someone please? pandionosprey /at\ gmail.com

  142. Invite please by CyDharttha · · Score: 1

    I'd appreciate an invite; joseph.dunnigan (gmail) Thank you!

  143. invites by Dale512 · · Score: 1

    sent out a ton of invites to those listed above

    1. Re:invites by crashumbc · · Score: 1

      one to seisenho(gmail) please?

  144. Would appreciate an invite by jwin1020 · · Score: 1

    If anyone has one available, I'd love an invite for winters.jason@gmail.com

    1. Re:Would appreciate an invite by jwin1020 · · Score: 1

      Looks like they've shut down the ability to use the invites - the exceeded capacity message is up. Hopefully they open back up again soon.

    2. Re:Would appreciate an invite by RMH101 · · Score: 1

      there you go, fella

    3. Re:Would appreciate an invite by Alphadecay27 · · Score: 1

      Got one. Thanks Chris!

  145. Re:Post it in your journal instead of the main thr by chill · · Score: 1

    Really? I've sent invites to people not in my contact list, for whom I just entered the e-mail address and they got it.

    For people who have created Google Profiles, it will auto fill in the name, if they have a Gmail address.

    What leads you to believe a full name is necessary?

    (Curse Slashdot's 1-minute-between-posts filter! It isn't meant for quick replies.)

    --
    Learning HOW to think is more important than learning WHAT to think.
  146. Invite by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0

    I would love an invite. kats(dot)greg(at)gmail(dot)com

  147. Invite? by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0

    May I have an invite? Thanks.

  148. An invite would be great, please by petes_PoV · · Score: 1

    fronk (at) gmx.com Much appreciated

    --
    politicians are like babies' nappies: they should both be changed regularly and for the same reasons
  149. Invite, please? by cliffiecee · · Score: 1

    clifford (dot) coles (at) gmail

    Thanks in advance!

    1. Re:Invite, please? by cliffiecee · · Score: 1

      Dang that was fast!!! Thank you!

    2. Re:Invite, please? by mikestew · · Score: 1

      Thanks, Luís. And it looks like G+ is already /.'ed. :-) ("We've temporarily exceeded our capacity.")

  150. bandwagon by indecks · · Score: 1

    Hi, if there are any invites left, I wouldn't mind it one. jeleal at gmail dot com

  151. +1 looking for an invite by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0

    If anyone has one to spare...I clicked "Keep Me Posted" a while ago but no luck yet. I'm eager to try out Google Wave 2, er...Google+

    arterwritist at gmail dot com

  152. Great job OP! by koinu · · Score: 1

    Slashdot is full of beggars now... :) This is probably how Web 3.0 looks like and has obviously something in common with 3rd world countries.

  153. Of Course! by bondiblueos9 · · Score: 1

    Of course I'd like an invite: bradbortree (gmail)

    --
    Warning: The Surgeon General Has Determined that Sigs are Dangerous to Your Health
    1. Re:Of Course! by bondiblueos9 · · Score: 1

      Thank you very much.

      --
      Warning: The Surgeon General Has Determined that Sigs are Dangerous to Your Health
  154. Me too please by Fitzlestick · · Score: 1

    I wouldn't mind an invite either, mmangels [at] gmail [dot] com. Thanks

    1. Re:Me too please by pieterh · · Score: 1

      Sent to you

  155. invite please by agilpwc · · Score: 1

    agilityvision to gmail would be much appreciated.

  156. Invite Please? Much Appreciated! by hotandnerdy · · Score: 1

    hotandnerdy (at) gmail.com Thanks!

  157. More Invites? by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0

    I'm wanting to jump on the bandwagon, please invite z01111010(at)gmail(dot)com if you have one available.

  158. Have invites by dogmatixpsych · · Score: 1

    I don't want to turn this into a bigger invite asking thread but it's already there. If anyone wants an invite let me know.

    1. Re:Have invites by Oink · · Score: 1

      I'd love one if you don't mind. =) junkmail at borysow dott com

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    2. Re:Have invites by dogmatixpsych · · Score: 1

      /. didn't like my: "Done" response ("This exact comment has already been posted. Try to be more original...") so here's a longer reply.

    3. Re:Have invites by Attila+the+Bun · · Score: 1

      Yes please!

      timg73 gmail

    4. Re:Have invites by dogmatixpsych · · Score: 1

      The invite is wending its way through the nodes and fiber supporting the Internet.

    5. Re:Have invites by Patrick+Lewis · · Score: 1

      Yes, please.
      plewis @looisville period com

      --
      "If I am such a genius, how come that I am drunk and lost in the desert with a bullet in my ass?" --Otto (Malcom ITM)
    6. Re:Have invites by WGoods · · Score: 1

      Hi dogmatixpsych, if you have an invite to spare, I've been dying to see G+ in action. - shaunwgoodwin (gmail)

    7. Re:Have invites by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0

      i'd love an invite please!
      rocky.kol at gmail.com

    8. Re:Have invites by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0

      I'll take one if you're still offering.
      shinyclean at gmail

    9. Re:Have invites by ab0mb88 · · Score: 1

      When you have a chance please send me an invite. aaron.carver(gmail) Thanks for the assist and helping to keep the thread clean.

    10. Re:Have invites by boteeka · · Score: 1
      I would also appreciate one :D

      boteeka at gmail dot com

      Thanks

    11. Re:Have invites by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0

      gracias

  159. Invite please? by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0

    jwp1002 gmail

    Thanks.

  160. I'd appreciate an invite too ... please. by dlg0 · · Score: 1

    dlg0 (at) me.com

  161. G+ by JavaBear · · Score: 1

    Felicia Day is already on G+, so all is good on the Internet...
    https://plus.google.com/110286587261352351537

  162. Some of us get up later in the day and still need by QuijiboIsAWord · · Score: 1

    Some of us get up later in the day and still need invites. Anyone out there still listening and handing them out? jarrodmiller (at) gmail

    --
    -Hmm...I got a G+ invite, better remember to remove the request from my sig...-
  163. Can I get an invite please by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0

    Can I get an invite please

    rb2297 at gmail.com

    Thanks,

  164. deuxsonic (at) yahoo (dot) com by Deuxsonic · · Score: 1

    Third time is a charm.

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    If you can talk brilliantly enough about a problem, it can create the consoling illusion that it has been mastered.
  165. Invite please! by Juniper · · Score: 1

    tjuenemann (at) gmail, please.

  166. Re:Post it in your journal instead of the main thr by Kamiza+Ikioi · · Score: 1

    I was being tongue in cheek. ;) Then again, that actually would be nice to link my /. profile to G+ (or anywhere), rather than just listing it as a website or contact info.

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    I8-D
  167. An invite would be awesome. by MrMattx3 · · Score: 1

    I've been reading /. for years, but not posting. I would love an invite, if someone has an extra one. mattx3(at)gmail.com

  168. Re:Post it in your journal instead of the main thr by tomhudson · · Score: 1

    ... because I tried and it also wants the person's name. Who knows ... maybe they're trying a "split run" where some can do one thing, and some can do another. It's what I'd be doing if I were running this experiment.

  169. Anyone with invites? by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0

    Most appreciated
    skupawa gmail

  170. Re:Post it in your journal instead of the main thr by chill · · Score: 1

    Interesting. I've sent 75 invites in the last 30 minutes in response to this thread and it never asked me for a name. Just adding e-mail addresses.

    It would be an interesting experiment, though.

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    Learning HOW to think is more important than learning WHAT to think.
  171. Another invite request by lazy_arabica · · Score: 1

    gael.deest gmail

    Many thanks to the kind person sending me one :)

    1. Re:Another invite request by lazy_arabica · · Score: 1

      Received. Many thanks !

  172. Any Left by HogGeek · · Score: 1

    If you have one to spare... (andrew.gehring(gmail)

  173. Invite? by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0

    todd10000 at gmail dot com

    Please send me one, thanks :D

  174. me too :) by rubberglove · · Score: 1

    rubberglove gmail

    thanks!

    1. Re:me too :) by rubberglove · · Score: 1

      thanks!

  175. I'd also love an invite if someone's got a spare by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0

    olesk (.at.) pvv.org

  176. I now have invites to give as well. by jitterman · · Score: 1

    Thanks to abyssalson for getting mine to me so damn quickly.

    --
    For conscience is the wound, and there's naught to staunch it
    1. Re:I now have invites to give as well. by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0

      If you've got any invites still, I'll take one

      arterwritist at gmail dot com

      Thanks

    2. Re:I now have invites to give as well. by capedgirardeau · · Score: 1

      If you would be so kind as to invite me please?

      bgirardot (gmail)

      --
      Wax on, wax off baby!
    3. Re:I now have invites to give as well. by dlg0 · · Score: 1

      If your invite count is still > 0 i would love one, thanks. dlg0 at me dot com

    4. Re:I now have invites to give as well. by tminus42 · · Score: 1

      I'd like an invite please. tminus42 ( gmail )

    5. Re:I now have invites to give as well. by capedgirardeau · · Score: 1

      Thank you both very much, I really appreciate it.

      Both JD and AG!

      --
      Wax on, wax off baby!
    6. Re:I now have invites to give as well. by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0

      Please send an invite to tonybeau at gmail.

      Thanks in advance!

    7. Re:I now have invites to give as well. by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0

      If you still have some and are feeling generous, I'd love one at: ChadFulton (gmail)

    8. Re:I now have invites to give as well. by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0

      Many many thanks.

  177. I wanna be down! by Joe+Sick · · Score: 1

    I would be very appreciative of an invite... joeysichol at gmail...

  178. Mail, social networks, whats next? by JavaBear · · Score: 1

    Awesome nerdy news site?
    GoogleDot?

  179. Invite? by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0

    I would love an invite so that I can complain about Google+ with the rest of the ungrateful cool kids.
    joshua.hartford(at)gmail(dotcom)

  180. Wondering what the hype is about by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0

    Curious to see why G+ is all over the web. If you can, send me an invite. brad at pcann dot com Thanks.

  181. Re:invite? Count me in! by karolbe · · Score: 1

    Invite sent.

  182. G+ by gabereiser · · Score: 0

    I really wish I had an invite to google+... anyone want to be my hero and send me an invite to gabe(at)gabereiser(dot)com??? pwease?

  183. Invites for the poor? by Oink · · Score: 1

    I wouldn't mind an invite either, if someone has one to spare? junkmail at borysow ddot com? =)

    Thanks!

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  184. Yes Please! by TastyCakes · · Score: 1

    I'd love a chance to try it out if anyone can spare an invite. My email is schmitt dot happens at gmail dot com. Thanks in advance!

    1. Re:Yes Please! by JavaBear · · Score: 1

      It is not about how may invites we have. it's unlimited.
      The Question is, how may will G+ let in today. And from what I can tell, the quota is filled for the next week :)

      If you have an invite, all you can do is check it a few times a day.

    2. Re:Yes Please! by TastyCakes · · Score: 1

      It let me in straight away, thank you Asbjorn

  185. Oh... My... God! by Greyfox · · Score: 1

    If it keeps growing at this rate, by September it will have 64 BILLION PEOPLE!

    --

    I'm trying to teach myself to set people on fire with my mind... Is it hot in here?

  186. Invite, please? by mikestew · · Score: 1

    slashdotUID (at) gmail.com

    TIA

  187. Re:Post it in your journal instead of the main thr by thePowerOfGrayskull · · Score: 1

    Kind of hard to send you an invite without more information than "Anonymous Coward Rob (s"

  188. invite by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0

    invite me please! jfroussel (([[[{{{gmail}}}]]])))

  189. Invite please. by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0

    cmdrtaco are you still handing out invites? Or anyone for that matter. I sure would like one. Not auser of the facebook thing but I think this google+ domahickie may be the right place to start.

    tminus42 at gmail dotcomdey

    thanks.

  190. You'll put me in a circle? by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0

    (Yes I will put you in a circle ;)

    Let me guess, the eighth circle of hell, Bolgia 2?

  191. I'm also looking for an invite :) by yezu · · Score: 0

    Could anyone also send me an invite, please? yezu666 (at) gmail.com

    1. Re:I'm also looking for an invite :) by Catbeller · · Score: 1

      I feel like I'm missing the party. Can I have an invite as well?

      Karma will reward - I'll invite someone else when I can.

      catbeller (at) gmail dot com

    2. Re:I'm also looking for an invite :) by yezu · · Score: 0

      Thanks a lot :)

    3. Re:I'm also looking for an invite :) by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0

      Thanks for the invite, Chuck!

      Amusing tidbit: Google+ is now cracking down on pseudonyms. Real names only - I thought we had gone to Google+ to be free of Facebook's constant datamining of our real lives? Let's see what happens.

  192. Invite by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0

    We use Google apps. Would love to try + if anyone has an invite - kmrobertson at gmail dot com

    Thanks!

  193. GET ME OUTTA HERE! by DMFNR · · Score: 1

    I don't mind Google data mining me as long as they keep my perverted searches private, so if someone sends me an invite I'll do my part to to make a MySpace out of Facebook and close my account.

  194. A good idea ! by JavaBear · · Score: 1

    When you have your invite, PLEASE post a follow up to your own request stating that you HAVE the invite.

    Not just for out benefit, but for your own inbox' as well.

  195. Please invite :) by lwillems · · Score: 0

    Looking for an invite! :) lars at willemsens dot org Thanks!

  196. Could you invite me please by douglas.barton · · Score: 1

    douglas.barton@gmail.com

  197. Invite =0 by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0

    tipo21@gmail.com pleeeeeeeaaaaaaasssseee let me help google reach 20 million =)

  198. Invite please! by Rolgar · · Score: 1

    ericrun (gmail)

  199. Any invites left? by smwaddell · · Score: 1

    slashdot UID at that gmail thingy.

    Never did get on the FB bandwagon... maybe G+?

    Thanks.

    1. Re:Any invites left? by mrb137 · · Score: 1

      Thanks to the two people who responded! I am in!

    2. Re:Any invites left? by heneon · · Score: 1

      Got it, thanks Chris!

  200. would love an invite by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0

    ryans.email(_at_)gmail.com

    thanks!

  201. Re:Post it in your journal instead of the main thr by ZeroExistenZ · · Score: 1

    Exactly. Did you notice that Facebook feels now like MySpace after using the Android client and seeing "Google+" ?

    Even Facebook's colourscheme is the old MySpace.


    Wave might have flopped, but this is a Facebook killer. If only I had new friend to add who are interesting and aren't posting cats or baby pixtures...

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    I think we can keep recursing like this until someone returns 1
  202. wtf by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0

    the google plus site says that it's not accepting more users.
    why would you post this? and who gives a ffffffffffffff

  203. Late to the game - invites by tminus42 · · Score: 1

    I'm probably late, but if there are any invites left I'd love one. tminus42 gmail. TIA

    1. Re:Late to the game - invites by luder · · Score: 1

      Sent. (#36733900)

    2. Re:Late to the game - invites by tminus42 · · Score: 1

      Got it. thanks a ton. I'll be sending out invites to return the love of /. later.

  204. I'd like an invite, please! by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0

    gary[dot]moody[at]gmx[dot]net. Thank you!

    1. Re:I'd like an invite, please! by luder · · Score: 1

      Sent. (#36733912)

  205. Re:Invites? Most of us aren't seeing them. by WGoods · · Score: 1

    Hi luder, any chance you have an extra invite to spare? - shaunwgoodwin (gmail)

  206. Invite please by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0

    markcasey.gplus (gmail)

  207. pls by Zappy · · Score: 1

    fredrik . chabot g mail.com

    1. Re:pls by Zappy · · Score: 1

      Got one thanks Luís Brás.

      It still tells me "Google+ is in limited Field Trial" however :-(

  208. Any more invites around? by kooshball · · Score: 1

    I'd dig one as well

    cushing -at- bitlathe -dot- com

  209. Invite... Pretty Please by Mr_ZnArK · · Score: 1

    If there are any left, I would really like one. Slashdot is AWESOME !!! Thanks. kranzrm (at) gmail

    1. Re:Invite... Pretty Please by Mr_ZnArK · · Score: 1

      Thanks. That was super fast !!!! you made my day

  210. Re:how about people have home pages, and syndicate by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0

    Remember, Google+ is basically Google Wave and google wave had plans to let people run their own wave servers. so if this takes off, I bet you'll see Google bring back the idea of people running their own Googlewave/google+ servers.

  211. Would love an invite... by Golgafrinchan · · Score: 1

    I guess I'm a little late to the party, but if anyone has one to spare, I'd love an invite as well. I'm cunningham.d.a (at) gmail Thanks in advance!

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    1. Re:Would love an invite... by Golgafrinchan · · Score: 1

      Thanks, Patrick! :)

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  212. Please Invite me..... by dunbar34 · · Score: 1

    bolanster@gmail.com

  213. I'd like an invite by HikingStick · · Score: 1

    If I receive one, I'll post here so as to avoid duplicative actions.

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    1. Re:I'd like an invite by HikingStick · · Score: 1

      I got one. Thanks, John.

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  214. Invite if any are still available by geeper · · Score: 1

    geeper gmail thanks

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  215. I would like an invite by Ryan+McLaughlin · · Score: 1

    If anyone has an extra invite I would like to check out G+

  216. Interesting expansion.. by malkavian · · Score: 1

    And could I join the queue of "Me too" requests for an invite? It's my slashdot username in the domain blueyonder.co.uk.

  217. Invite please. by MartinSGill · · Score: 1

    Would love an invite please

    martinsgill (gmail)

  218. Would also like an invite by Crookdotter · · Score: 1

    Only if you're in a generous mood :) andy.crook@gmail.com

    Thanks in anticipation

    1. Re:Would also like an invite by Crookdotter · · Score: 1

      Ahh, I see they have exceeded capacity at the moment. Does that mean the goldrush for invites is now over for a bit?

    2. Re:Would also like an invite by Crookdotter · · Score: 1

      Thank you John D and Martin G for the invites. I accepted J.D's, but I appreciate the effort from both. Hopefully with a lot of /. getting on board G+ will be a little better than FB.

  219. Google Strategy? by pasv · · Score: 1

    If I were google sitting on 30+ million usershtey should say to the public we've reached over 10 million in the first week(not untrue)! If they release their numbers like that their competitor(s)(facebook) will be not only shocked but stunned when they go 100% public.

  220. Invite Please! by davegravy · · Score: 1

    slashdot username (at) gmail

  221. Will be much appreciated! by PenzaMan · · Score: 1

    Please, send one to gsturov at gmail Will be much appreciated! Thanks!

  222. invite by joesucks · · Score: 1

    much appreciated sjallipalli atat gmail dot com thanks much!

  223. welcome to http://www.ilove-shopping.org by lflb71 · · Score: 0

    Hello,everybody,the good shoping place,the new season approaching, click in. Let's facelift bar! ===== http://www.ilove-shopping.org/ ==== Air jordan(1-24)shoes $33 UGG BOOT $50 Nike s h o x(R4,NZ,OZ,TL1,TL2,TL3) $33 Handbags(Coach lv fendi d&g) $33 Tshirts (Polo ,ed hardy,lacoste) $16 Jean(True Religion,ed hardy,coogi) $30 Sunglasses(Oakey,coach,gucci,Armaini) $12 New era cap $9 Bikini (Ed hardy,polo) $18 FREE SHIPPING http://www.ilove-shopping.org/ yytytytyyt

  224. twitter / facebook by slyrat · · Score: 1

    I believe there is already a plugin for chrome (maybe firefox also) that can get twitter and facebook showing up in your stream in google+. I would post links but I just remember seeing posts in google+ from friends that were using said plugins.

  225. Your business model depends on Google? by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0

    Glad to know. Now I know not to do business with you, since you obviously cannot control your content yourself. I will take my money to those who can, like Google!

  226. Things Google REALLY needs to fix with G+ by brunes69 · · Score: 2

    Before Google Plus is ready for prime time, Google has a few things they really need to fix with the service

    - Make +1 make sense. Currently pages you or others "+1" do not even appear in the stream. They're on a totally different page. This makes the +1 button useless.

    - Either get rid of Buzz, or integrate it. it's currently nonsensical that Google is running both, yet Buzz updates don't go into your G+ stream.

    - Integration with Google Reader. It sure would be nice if things from my Google Reader showed up in my G+ stream, because then you wouldn't have to leave, and it would facilitate simple sharing. This was a big oversight.

    - "Sparks" (AKA Google News) needs to be in your stream. The current implementation is not useful.

    - Gate for twitter. Google already has this with Buzz, why on earth did they release G+ without it, I have no clue. It makes me use G+ less because I now have to update two things.

    Basically - Google needs to get as much into that stream as possible, and allow the user to filter by subsections if they want - NOT force the data into it's own little islands.

    1. Re:Things Google REALLY needs to fix with G+ by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0

      No, sparks and +1 being in the stream is a stupid stupid idea. I may be lazy but I'm not *that* lazy. I don't need news feeds and +1 happy user's +1's flooding my stream.

    2. Re:Things Google REALLY needs to fix with G+ by RJFerret · · Score: 1

      - Make +1 make sense. Currently pages you or others "+1" do not even appear in the stream. They're on a totally different page. This makes the +1 button useless.

      - Either get rid of Buzz, or integrate it. it's currently nonsensical that Google is running both, yet Buzz updates don't go into your G+ stream.

      - Integration with Google Reader. It sure would be nice if things from my Google Reader showed up in my G+ stream, because then you wouldn't have to leave, and it would facilitate simple sharing. This was a big oversight.

      - "Sparks" (AKA Google News) needs to be in your stream. The current implementation is not useful.

      - Gate for twitter. Google already has this with Buzz, why on earth did they release G+ without it, I have no clue. It makes me use G+ less because I now have to update two things.

      Basically - Google needs to get as much into that stream as possible, and allow the user to filter by subsections if they want - NOT force the data into it's own little islands.

      No, no, no, the benefit of G+ now is less noise, easier access to what you want. The control is with you, the user, rather than publishers or others dictating your user experience.

      We don't want it turned around, or you'll have the Twitter effect, people love it, people used it, people stopped interacting because they were overwhelmed with too much information and couldn't separate out what they wanted to find, from what they didn't care about.

      THIS is where G+ excels so far.

      Vice-versa, they need to have it retain which subset of the stream view you wish to see, rather than defaulting to everything.

      PS: I agree Google Reader should be integrated, but in a separate tab. Also, incorporating a Twitter client would be great, with good control so it doesn't pollute the stream.

      If (hopefully "when") they change it so you have better control than viewing just one Circle in your stream versus the entire thing, IE, being able to pick several, or negate one or more, then I could see SOME of those thing being integrated, but not most. The stream format is only good for certain types of information consumption, as we learned from back when web pages were one long column of useless information.

    3. Re:Things Google REALLY needs to fix with G+ by complete+loony · · Score: 1

      I would say more generally, that G+ needs more options to let you pick what is in your stream. Maybe you have people in circles so you can easily send them directed messages, but that doesn't mean you want to see all their public posts.

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    4. Re:Things Google REALLY needs to fix with G+ by Christopher_T. · · Score: 1

      I like the way you think, my friend. Google wants to collect data, let the users open up as many sources as possible.

  227. Yes, I would like an invite! by keppler · · Score: 1

    I love to have an invite if someone is willing to send it to me. Thanks ahead of time! kefton (gmail)

    1. Re:Yes, I would like an invite! by aneroid · · Score: 1

      Sent to (#36734328)

  228. Invite Please and Thank You by Smukatele · · Score: 1

    eric.leff at gmail.com

    1. Re:Invite Please and Thank You by aneroid · · Score: 1

      Sent to (#36734334)

    2. Re:Invite Please and Thank You by Smukatele · · Score: 1

      Got it. Much Thanks

  229. invite please by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0

    jeremiah dot jahn at g mail

  230. Send me one, please by goose-incarnated · · Score: 1

    lelanthran at gmail

    TIA

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  231. Would love to get one. Thanks! by PenzaMan · · Score: 1

    gsturov at gmail

  232. please send me an invite by sleigher · · Score: 1

    greghaa AT gmail DOT com

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  233. Someone invite me! by MMC+Monster · · Score: 1

    mmcmonster@gmail.com

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    1. Re:Someone invite me! by aneroid · · Score: 1

      Sent to (#36734446)

    2. Re:Someone invite me! by linuxwolf69 · · Score: 1

      sent

    3. Re:Someone invite me! by tehcyder · · Score: 1

      Sure, and if you'll just post your bank details and online password I'll even be willing to give you a 35% share of my Nigerian uncle's $140m fortune, just for helping him move it out of the country following his sad fall from grace.

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  234. Thank you slashdot! by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0

    My web crawling scripts are harvesting many email addresses today!

    Let them eat SPAM!

  235. Invite me too please. & thank you. by Kernel+Krumpit · · Score: 1

    for any kind soul with a spare invite pls. cannonbeachpc atat gmail dotdot com

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  236. Grandkids are the issue by cvtan · · Score: 1

    If they don't move, I'm stuck with the BookFace.

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  237. More invites? by Alotau · · Score: 1

    Would appreciate it if you still have one to spare. At gmail, user name is joeylrios. TIA.

  238. "users"? by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0

    "Triers" aren't "users" so the statistic is meaningless...

  239. Uhm... Am I missing something? by Oidhche · · Score: 1

    "Already invited? We've temporarily exceeded our capacity. Please try again soon."

    With that, what good is an invite anyway?

    1. Re:Uhm... Am I missing something? by JavaBear · · Score: 1

      Try again tomorrow.

  240. Any of them left? by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0

    Hi, Any spare invites? swsuehr(at)gmail(dot)com Steve

  241. invite please by joemfb · · Score: 1

    I'd appreciate an invite. {username} (at) gmail

  242. another lemming here :) by Valen1260 · · Score: 1

    I'd like an invite, if anyone has one to spare. Username at Hotmail. TIA.

    1. Re:another lemming here :) by Valen1260 · · Score: 1

      Got it. Thanks, Asbjorn.

  243. Uggg... by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0

    I think Google know me enough already, so I'd say Google Plus? No, thanks.

  244. Add me too! by crosseyedatnite · · Score: 1

    crosseyedatnite (a) gmail dot com

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    1. Re:Add me too! by aneroid · · Score: 1

      Was about to send an invite but I see you already have a G+ acct.

  245. Invite Please by jspayne · · Score: 1

    Requesting an invite - address ^^^

  246. Invite: brian.vincent @ gmail . com by vinn · · Score: 1

    Please!

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    1. Re:Invite: brian.vincent @ gmail . com by aneroid · · Score: 1

      Sent to (#36734716)

  247. invite please? by leo.ran37 · · Score: 1

    leo.ran37@gmial.com

  248. Invite me please! :) by apodyopsis · · Score: 1

    jlgoogleplus@btinternet.com

    yes, I did just create that for the purpose and create a google account around it.

    call me paranoid... but I'm wary of giving any social media too much of an idea who I am.

    1. Re:Invite me please! :) by aneroid · · Score: 1

      Sent to (#36734746)

    2. Re:Invite me please! :) by apodyopsis · · Score: 1

      Well, I now have an invite.

      And it's demanding a phone number for verification before I proceed.

      Call me paranoid - but there is no way in hell Google will ever get any of my phone numbers. Also I'm not willing to give one of my work numbers.

      So that appears to be an impasse.

      Hmm, lets see what happens when they stop restricting the supply to stoke demand...

  249. Invite? by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0

    I'd love an invite as well.

    I can be contacted at entifidich at gmail

  250. Me2me2me2! by Acapulco · · Score: 1

    Anyone with free invites for one saganus00 -a-t- g-e-e-m-a-i-l-.-c-o-m- ?

    Thanks!

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    1. Re:Me2me2me2! by aneroid · · Score: 1

      Sent to (#36734776)

  251. Invite please? by nullCRC · · Score: 1

    Requesting an invite to rledfordiii at gee mail dot com

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  252. blue by sleigher · · Score: 1

    If they added some shades of blue that site would look really neat. You know, like a little darker at top and lighter blue in the middle. Just sayin...

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  253. Can't help but think... by JustAnotherIdiot · · Score: 1

    ...it's just because it's NOT Facebook.
    I'll take a faceless giant company (who no doubt knows more about me than I do) over some company run by an egotistical dweeb any day.

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    1. Re:Can't help but think... by JavaBear · · Score: 1

      At least Google tries to give you the impression that they care about your privacy, where Facebook tells you outright that they don't.

  254. Re:Post it in your journal instead of the main thr by zero0ne · · Score: 1

    That would be the goon rush :)

    You can thank the awesome people over at the SA forums for all those :)
    (And I can thank them for my invite!)

    Of course, when you get invited by a goon, you can expect that you will be added to a bunch of people's circles quite quickly.

    I went from maybe 5-10 goons in a circle to something like 400 now, and I don't see the goon rush stopping anytime soon.

  255. Need an invite? by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0

    Email me at jsjohnms at gmail dot com.

  256. love an invite by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0

    I would love an invite if you have one. It would be greatly appreciated.

    Thanks!

    texas at ludd.ltu.se

  257. how to start a new service? by green1 · · Score: 2

    I have been saying for years that facebook is just a fad, just like myspace was, and ICQ, and geocities, and who knows how many others, all of whom were seen as the place to be in their heyday. And yet facebook seemed to entrench itself well enough in the public mindset that I was starting to second guess my judgment.

    Now google+ seems to be generating quite a bit of buzz of it's own, and amazingly enough, not just among the tech crowd. My girlfriend (a nurse) was commenting yesterday that all her co-workers were talking about it at work the other night, so maybe Google can really pull this off?

    The part that makes this whole launch seems strange though is that what makes a social networking site work properly is the ability to find everyone you know on it, the idea of limiting who can apply seems rather counterproductive. And yet somehow it's working for Google.

    Either way, I'm eager to get in and see how it works. I've been periodically checking to see when they open the floodgates, and I suppose I really wouldn't mind an invite either, after all, I do use google for pretty much everything else, (I have my radio callsign (VE6RAH) as my existing account on gmail if anyone is so inclined)

    The big question though is one that nobody can answer yet with any certainty... will google+ manage to draw enough people away from facebook... will people who already use facebook for everything see a reason to switch... I guess only time will tell.

    1. Re:how to start a new service? by JavaBear · · Score: 1

      You buried that request in there just to see if anyone would read the thing? :)

      And I agree. G+ seems to create a bit of a buzz.

    2. Re:how to start a new service? by green1 · · Score: 1

      I buried the request in there for a couple reasons... first is that I didn't really want to be just another "me too" without adding something to the conversation, second is because the request is only secondary, while I want in, as I pointed out, it's not worth all that much until other people I know are on there (of course someone has to be first I guess!)

      Thank you to the 3 people who sent me invites though! now to see where it leads and how many of my friends/colleagues I can pry off facebook to join (I have never actually had a facebook account)

    3. Re:how to start a new service? by snotclot · · Score: 1

      I agree, been saying it for a while too.

      I've also been saying for a while, that the thing that propelled FB was the "exclusive-ness" factor. We joined when we were only 1/8 schools in the entire FB network; we felt exclusive. Back then, it was like a top-tier university club. Then it opened up to all universities; ok great, still all about exclusivity using .edu right?

      Nope, then it opened up more.. and more.. then you didn't even need networks to join. Eventually, when grandmas, the random dude at Walmart, started joining, you knew it was only a matter of time until the geeks (their core base from which they leaned on and leveraged to grow exponentially), would leave for a better alternative. That alternative, is G+.

      What makes G+ "buzz"-ing right now IS the exclusivity factor; with an invite-only system, the geeks flock over because all of our contacts work in Si Valley, and we get invites asap from the Googler's (in fact I've noticed my G+ friend suggestions highly mimic my Gmail invite-patchs). From then out it expands out.

      What makes G+ (or any NEW network) exciting is exclusivity; Facebook had it with .edu (then lost it in order to grow big); Gmail had it with invites (then lost it once it grew big enough), and same with G+. What makes GMail stick (and possible G+ stick) is that they actually have GOOD FEATURES taht people want, do not continually disrespect their userbase (ala Facebook) with many interface changes, random privacy settings, wall-gardening, etc.

      Exclusitivity with coolness factor (ala Geek crowd, .edu crowd, etc) is the key for rapid BUZZ and growth.

    4. Re:how to start a new service? by IT.luddite · · Score: 1

      for myself, I intend to jump ship from facebook once a critical mass of my "friends" are available on g+ (and really, just friends, not people who know my friends). Until then, I'll live with fb updates to my inbox and the occasional interactive login to respond... oh wait. that's what I'm doing now!

    5. Re:how to start a new service? by green1 · · Score: 1

      Wow, what a response... I'm up to 7 invites so far... people can stop sending them to me now!

    6. Re:how to start a new service? by arth1 · · Score: 1

      The worst problem is that it, like Facebook, is designed as a closed system. You can't authorize non-members, it's designed only for those willing to become part of the club.
      And not everyone are willing to do that.

    7. Re:how to start a new service? by RJFerret · · Score: 1

      The big question though is one that nobody can answer yet with any certainty... will Facebook manage to draw enough people away from MySpace... will people who already use MySpace for everything see a reason to switch... I guess only time will tell.

      Fixed that for ya'. ;-) (I was of the same mindset of you, I expect FB to linger longer than MySpace has in the face of G+ though.)

      But the answer is people don't need to switch for ya', since G+ will share via email and links, you don't need someone to have an account to share with them. They only need an account if they want stuff they'd like to share to appear in your stream.

      Someone already suggested they'll use G+ in place of composing email, it's quicker/easier. À la how folks use Twitter in lieu of SMS.

      It's not like Facebook, who will tell you 'your friends really want to share this great stuff', but first, you have to sign up and give us your name, address, previous addresses, DOB, income level, SS#, children's names and ages, and the barcode of your soul...

    8. Re:how to start a new service? by green1 · · Score: 1

      now obviously I've only had my account for a very short time now... but that's an interesting question. If I share something with one of my circles which includes several people who only have email and not a G+ account, will they automatically be emailed what I write? I'm not sure I want that, if they're going to get it by email anyway, I'd rather it be an email from me, not one from google+... I suppose I could skip adding people to my circles until I know they have an account, but then I'd have to constantly search to check if they do...

      not sure what the right answer is...

    9. Re:how to start a new service? by RJFerret · · Score: 1

      If I share something with one of my circles which includes several people who only have email and not a G+ account, will they automatically be emailed what I write?

      No, not automatically at all.

      There is a checkbox where you decide if you want the content to be emailed to them or not.

      If you choose to email them, they receive the content first at the top, as well as a link to the webpage of the content (which if you've made it private, they can't access without signing in to an account).

      I had a friend forward the email she received to me, and it does include a "Learn more" link, but no "Sign up here" link.

      I was quite impressed actually, and I'm also very particular about what emails get sent to my friends, who trust me.

      One bummer is the "reply to" is not a useful address. I wish it was like Second Life, where offline IMs can be replied to with a temporary email address for a few days and arrive to you in G+.

    10. Re:how to start a new service? by eddy+the+lip · · Score: 1

      I was starting to wonder, too, if anything would be able to unseat FB. I'm not actually sure if Google+ will, but that's more because it's only superficially similar. If FB is a crowded bar where you can talk to and overhear anyone, G+ is a coffeehouse on open mike night. You can just say hello to anyone, but you and other people have the option of actually entering into a conversation or not. The set up seems to encourage civility - just because I add you to a circle because I'm interested in what you have to say, you're not obliged to do the same, or even talk to me, and that's OK. Being able to choose what you say to whom, and to whom you listen, makes an incredible difference.

      On FB I wouldn't interact with anyone I didn't have a previous, external relationship with because there was too much of investment. On G+ you can have the equivalent of an introductory chat, then either move on or engage more fully. It's all up to the participants.

      So far this seems to make it a very different atmosphere, so I could see them existing side by side for some time. Some people like noisy bars.

      If you're still in need of invite (knowing /., you likely have hundreds by now), let me know and I'll pop you one.

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    11. Re:how to start a new service? by eparker05 · · Score: 1

      Got you covered man, check your inbox

    12. Re:how to start a new service? by rasmusbr · · Score: 1

      I'm sure people were having similar discussions about Ford and the T-Ford back in the day. It's never a question of if, it's always a question of when.

      And the answer is when you stop innovating and someone else catches up with you.

    13. Re:how to start a new service? by Laser+Dan · · Score: 1

      The big question though is one that nobody can answer yet with any certainty... will google+ manage to draw enough people away from facebook... will people who already use facebook for everything see a reason to switch... I guess only time will tell.

      I expect that almost all the 10 million google+ users also have facebook. What I and probably many people will do it use both for a while and then just stop updating the one they like least. So google+ may be gaining users rapidly, but it isn't actually taking many from facebook...yet.

    14. Re:how to start a new service? by veLhi · · Score: 1

      vaicys (gmail) Thanks!

  258. Invite please if you would be so kind... by oddaddresstrap · · Score: 1

    phbrown, gmail, 'nuff said

    Many thanks!

    1. Re:Invite please if you would be so kind... by oddaddresstrap · · Score: 1

      Wow, that was fast! Thanks!

  259. I'd love an invite! by jcdill · · Score: 1

    I'd like an invite, if anyone has one to spare. You can email me at myslashdotusername at gmail or send me slashmail.

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  260. Re:how about people have home pages, and syndicate by JustinOpinion · · Score: 1

    Indeed. I run a Wordpress install that works like this. The site is password-protected and not indexed by search engines. The RSS feed uses an obfuscated URL and is also password-protected. I also added a public RSS feed where the posts/comments are essentially empty: it just acts as a 'ping' so people know there is new content. (This is for users who for some reason can't use the password-protected feed.) Everyone can posts text, links, images, videos, etc. It's all private and versatile and customizable. (Both in terms of allowing me/us to customize the site feel/content, and because users can access using whatever web-browser and/or RSS reader they like best.) Works great.

    Is such a system scalable? Sorta. If you are a member of many such 'private blogs' you can certainly add them all to your RSS reader and follow them all conveniently. However this is somewhat more clunky than something like Facebook, where another entity takes care of all the admin details for you (both in terms of hosting the content and managing your social subscriptions).

    I could easily imagine refining the distributed Web/RSS system... e.g. creating a standard Wordpress plugin that does all of the securing/accounts/RSS in a simple way, using crypto key-pairs instead of passwords (or OpenID or something) so that everyone can just use a single login for the whole social network, rather that creating and manging numerous accounts all over the place. You could even have some big players offer 'one-click' social-network-group-creation (Wordpress.com, etc.) while still inter-operating with those of us who want to run and manage and control our own social-network-group.

    So, I think it can be done. However Facebook and now Google+ certainly provide a simpler and easier interface. This will thus attract users and a distributed model will fail to gain traction because the advantages (true privacy and control over your own content) are too nebulous for most users.

  261. Re:how about people have home pages, and syndicate by mfwitten · · Score: 1

    I believe that Google+ allows users to back up all of their data (pictures, posts, whatever), including Google+-specific data like whose in which 'circles'. Can someone correct me?

  262. Invite, please! by MarkVVV · · Score: 1

    msaraiva at gmail

    1. Re:Invite, please! by FatAlb3rt · · Score: 1

      sent....

    2. Re:Invite, please! by Arthur+Grumbine · · Score: 1

      Very happy to have sent an invite to a 3-digit /. UID.
      Cheers!

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      Now that I think about it, I'm pretty sure everything I just said is completely wrong.
    3. Re:Invite, please! by chalsall · · Score: 1

      Whoops. Replied to the wrong post above.

      But invite received. Thank you!!!

    4. Re:Invite, please! by aneroid · · Score: 1

      :-) I agree!

      Best I managed was a 4 digit UID: http://slashdot.org/comments.pl?sid=2318682&cid=36734870 (see it's parent)

  263. invite please by alen · · Score: 1

    alent1234@gmail.com

  264. Re:how about people have home pages, and syndicate by drinkypoo · · Score: 1

    So, I think it can be done. However Facebook and now Google+ certainly provide a simpler and easier interface. This will thus attract users and a distributed model will fail to gain traction because the advantages (true privacy and control over your own content) are too nebulous for most users.

    yep. however it would be relatively easy to write a couple modules for drupal anyway that would provide the missing functionality. I believe the major missing pieces are as follows: something to aggregate comments from syndicated media and syndicate them as well, and something to handle the initial handshake (password exchange) and add an entry to the aggregator to start pulling content. After that, so long as you're pulling from the root feed, the user can even create new content types and expect the primary content (the title and HTML body) to be syndicated to "following" sites.

    (I know jack about Wordpress and only so much about drupal, but I have written minor modules, contributed patches, etc)

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  265. I only have about 200 friends on FB, but... by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0

    Not to toot FB's Horn, but I've never had anyone go around a block. I don't play games, and if (it's not happened yet) someone posted to my wall for an app I've blocked I'd give them a warning that I'd delete them if this continued. I have no farmville horseshoes to give. Besides, it's MY wall, not theirs. Same w/ any other social networking site. My shit is mine, and the rest is fine, but if I don't want to look at it, I won't because I don't have to!

    Keeping a small close group of people I actually KNOW IRL really helps. For game friends, I have steam. For Work we have linkedin. I don't really feel the need to integrate all of them, but if G+ catches on, I'll join it just to not be left behind. I've only briefly seen the G+ thing but I don't have time to play w/ another social networking app right now. (don't really have time to post on /., but I was intrigued by the comment count and this post). The things I'll have to find out first though is 1. What does google get from me joining? and 2. What do I get from Joining?

  266. I'm a follower.. by Tristanic · · Score: 1

    Anybody have an invite left? tristanic(at)gmail(dot)com Thanks!

    1. Re:I'm a follower.. by FatAlb3rt · · Score: 1

      inbox...

    2. Re:I'm a follower.. by Tristanic · · Score: 1

      Anybody have an invite left? tristanic(at)gmail(dot)com

      Thank you!

  267. post below by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0

    Post below for invites.. I will send out invites to anyone that responds to this post.
    (This way there is no confusion as to who the invite is coming from - and others don't waste their invites on duplicate invites etc).

    1. Re:post below by zero0ne · · Score: 1

      posting AC so you can't link my /. profile to G+ profile :)

    2. Re:post below by JavaBear · · Score: 1

      me me me me .... oh, wait... I'm already on G+ :)

    3. Re:post below by zero0ne · · Score: 1

      well I am a dumbass.

    4. Re:post below by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0

      I would love an invite - mikjac (gmail)

      Thank you :)

    5. Re:post below by JavaBear · · Score: 1

      One invite coming to dumbass at g mail...:)

    6. Re:post below by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0

      I would like an invite also please! stubbornmule (at) gmail dot com

    7. Re:post below by Trunklebob · · Score: 1

      I'd like an invite, if you still have any.

      tony.jewett at gmail

    8. Re:post below by indecks · · Score: 1

      I'd love one please! jeleal at gmail dot com thanks!

    9. Re:post below by raynet · · Score: 1

      I wouldn't mind an invite. allan.savolainen (gmail).

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    10. Re:post below by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0

      Thank you. kubuntudesktopuser and gmail.

    11. Re:post below by raynet · · Score: 1

      THanks!

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  268. Invite request by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0

    I will really appreciate an invite if someone still has one left.

    abhijitsagar at gmail dot com

    thanks

    1. Re:Invite request by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0

      that was fast!
      thanks a ton!!

    2. Re:invite request by Arthur+Grumbine · · Score: 1

      Just sent the invite. Cheers!

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      Now that I think about it, I'm pretty sure everything I just said is completely wrong.
    3. Re:invite request by shimmoril · · Score: 1

      Awesome, thanks!

  269. I would like an invite please... by camelphace · · Score: 1

    camelphace(at) gmail

    1. Re:I would like an invite please... by FatAlb3rt · · Score: 1

      invite sent...

    2. Re:I would like an invite please... by camelphace · · Score: 1

      Thank you!

  270. I'd love an invite! by Pathway · · Score: 1

    I love the fact that "It's the best thing in the world!" right now... and you can't get in! I'm usually really late to these social things (i only got into Facebook a year ago), so maybe I'll get in early this time?

    --Pathway

  271. Can anyone spare an Google+ invite?? by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0

    Can anyone spare an Google+ invite??

    Thanks in advance!

    peterg at gmail.com

    1. Re:Can anyone spare an Google+ invite?? by Arthur+Grumbine · · Score: 1

      Sent you one. Cheers!

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      Now that I think about it, I'm pretty sure everything I just said is completely wrong.
  272. Oooops! by DMFNR · · Score: 1

    Forgot to post my e-mail address. dmfnr1@gmail.com

    1. Re:Oooops! by Arthur+Grumbine · · Score: 1

      Sent. Cheers!

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      Now that I think about it, I'm pretty sure everything I just said is completely wrong.
    2. Re:Oooops! by DMFNR · · Score: 1

      Thank you very much kind sir!

  273. Me too by clownface · · Score: 1

    If there are still invites going, stuartd at gmail.com would like one very much!

    1. Re:Me too by Arthur+Grumbine · · Score: 1

      Just sent Stuart an invite. Cheers!

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      Now that I think about it, I'm pretty sure everything I just said is completely wrong.
  274. If the generosity is still flowing... by Clever7Devil · · Score: 1

    Longtime Facebook holdout here, interested to see the "privacy focused" social hub for myself.

    cdevilrun at gmail.com if someone would be so kind.

    A slashdot group might actually be fun. I remember a time when the BBS I frequented used to have real life get-togethers.... in the sunlight even! (Electric Cafe based out of Santa Cruz)

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    1. Re:If the generosity is still flowing... by Arthur+Grumbine · · Score: 1

      Just sent you an invite. Actually, that idea of a less public group, more active group of slashdotters is attractive to me. I think we'd all be a little less snarky and a little more constructive if you took away the public forum dynamic.
      Cheers!

      --
      Now that I think about it, I'm pretty sure everything I just said is completely wrong.
    2. Re:If the generosity is still flowing... by Clever7Devil · · Score: 1

      Many thanks sir!

      I too like the idea of accountability in the conversation beyond Karma.

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  275. invite please: malcolm (dot) dwyer (at) gmail by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0

    Thanks a lot!

  276. Any Invites? by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0

    Anyone inviting? I'd love one to try it out: cessy289@yahoo.com

    Thank you /.'ers

    1. Re:Any Invites? by dragoncortez · · Score: 1

      Sent you an invite. Slashdot's comment system doesn't exactly allow for speedy replies, does it.

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  277. Google+ Invite by PenquinCoder · · Score: 1

    Anyone have an invite they'd be willing to let me in with?? Click the link and then on email please! Thanks!

    1. Re:Google+ Invite by dragoncortez · · Score: 1

      An invite is on its way.

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    2. Re:Google+ Invite by Arthur+Grumbine · · Score: 1

      I also sent one (before I refreshed and saw dragoncortez comment).

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    3. Re:Google+ Invite by PenquinCoder · · Score: 1

      Thanks, to both of you! Added in a circle, as well.

  278. An invite would be appreciated... by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0

    ...if there's still some kind soul brave enough to trawl through these posts and hand out invites, I'd appreciate one. I imagine the response from the /. crowd is pretty intense, so thanks in advance if you share the love!

    googleplusinvites2.3.arrakis@spamgourmet.com

    1. Re:An invite would be appreciated... by dragoncortez · · Score: 1

      I've sent you an invite. Good luck.

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  279. Re:how about people have home pages, and syndicate by Risen888 · · Score: 1

    Because it allows you to share nothing with no one. I have an account on joindiaspora, but it's fucking useless. And it takes a lot for me to say that, because I really want to like it.

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  280. I'll take an invite too please! by Wrexs0ul · · Score: 1

    mdmeier 'at' gmail.com

    Thanks!

    -Matt

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  281. Re:Invites? Most of us aren't seeing them. by bigstrat2003 · · Score: 1

    I find it highly ironic that someone named "Nynaeve70" is grumpy about something. :P

    Also, as others have said... post your email and you can get an invite, no prob.

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  282. invite? by phik · · Score: 1

    please, maybe? mail at philipkaskela dot com -------- *edit* should probably use my google account eh? philip dot kaskela at gmail dot com

  283. Did you get 15 invites too? by Wrexs0ul · · Score: 1

    I've love one :)

    mdmeier at gmail dot com

    Thanks!

    -Matt

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  284. invite please? by BitwiseX · · Score: 2

    miles.mawyer (at) gmail.com

  285. Would love an invite too please :) by Wrexs0ul · · Score: 1

    mdmeier at gmail dot com

    Thanks!

    -Matt

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  286. Worth a try... by csnydermvpsoft · · Score: 1

    If anyone has a spare invite, I'd appreciate it. organsnyder@gmail.com

    (thankful for GMail's excellent spam filtering...)

    1. Re:Worth a try... by csnydermvpsoft · · Score: 1

      Thanks, Luís and Asbjorn! Unfortunately, it's still not letting me in when I follow the links in your emails. I'll keep trying.

    2. Re:Worth a try... by csnydermvpsoft · · Score: 1

      Now it worked - thanks again!

  287. invite please by mcoffman · · Score: 1

    Would appreciate an invite.. mdcoffman (at) gmail (dot) com

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  288. Would very much appreciate an invite by dleemaas · · Score: 0

    I would very much appreciate an invite if anyone has one to spare. Thanks Darren Maas - dleemaas(at)gmail(dot)com

    1. Re:Would very much appreciate an invite by Arthur+Grumbine · · Score: 1

      Just sent an invite, Darren. Enjoy!

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      Now that I think about it, I'm pretty sure everything I just said is completely wrong.
  289. Surely would like an invite! by sleemandude · · Score: 1

    If anyone has some left... srochefort (gmail). Thanks!

  290. I am in desperate need of an invite by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0

    Would someone PLEASE invite me to Google+!? I've already domywnloaded the app on my DROID X and its just mocking me. My name is Darren and gmail is jdfaulkner30@gmail.com. HELP!

    1. Re:I am in desperate need of an invite by Arthur+Grumbine · · Score: 1

      Sent you one, Darren. (In fact your the second Darren I've invited from this thread). Cheers!

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      Now that I think about it, I'm pretty sure everything I just said is completely wrong.
    2. Re:I am in desperate need of an invite by green1 · · Score: 1

      someone else was kind enough to invite me, so I am returning the favour...

  291. invite please? by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0

    Can someone please share an invite with me? aanadas@gmail.com

  292. Invite by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0

    Invite? 87539319t (at) gmail (dot) com
    Thanks :)

  293. Invite Please. by 9re9 · · Score: 1

    Much appreciated at gregory -dot- a -dot- brown -at- gmail -dot- com

  294. Another invite request by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0

    Please invite 'gundaetiapo'. Much appreciated!

  295. any left? by hackersass · · Score: 1

    if anyone has one left amkroll (gmail)

    1. Re:any left? by Arthur+Grumbine · · Score: 1

      Got you covered, Adam. Cheers!

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      Now that I think about it, I'm pretty sure everything I just said is completely wrong.
  296. Invite por favor by saider · · Score: 1

    brian.brianrose (at) gmail

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    Remember, You are unique...just like everyone else.
    1. Re:Invite por favor by Arthur+Grumbine · · Score: 1

      Just sent. Cheers!

      --
      Now that I think about it, I'm pretty sure everything I just said is completely wrong.
  297. me me me! by c0mmie · · Score: 1

    I'd love one too: tsivitaler@gmail.com Thanks!

    1. Re:me me me! by Arthur+Grumbine · · Score: 1

      Invite is on its way. Cheers!

      --
      Now that I think about it, I'm pretty sure everything I just said is completely wrong.
    2. Re:me me me! by c0mmie · · Score: 1

      got it, thank you!

  298. invite request by shimmoril · · Score: 1

    If anyone has a spare invite left, I'd appreciate one. shimmoril at gmail. Thanks!

  299. spare invite? by Travwafare · · Score: 1

    spare invite? I'd love one. travismharris at gmail. Thanks!

    1. Re:spare invite? by Arthur+Grumbine · · Score: 1

      Just sent you one, Travis. Cheers!

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      Now that I think about it, I'm pretty sure everything I just said is completely wrong.
    2. Re:spare invite? by Travwafare · · Score: 1

      Got it, thanks Arthur!

  300. Comment removed by account_deleted · · Score: 1

    Comment removed based on user account deletion

  301. STUPID PEOPLE. by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0

    Well. . , that's not such a bad thing.

    There's nothing wrong with being stupid. Well, there is. . , but in this case it's just innocent stupidity.

    Here's how it works. . .

    Google is smarter than you. You think, "Oooh! It's a cool commodity! Limited. You need to be invited? Why am I not invited? All the cool people are going, why can't I?"

    Guess what? Google's marketing took a lot of time and effort to cultivate those herd feelings, to tap into that fear of being left out. They know where your buttons are and how to press them. And look at you all! 800+ comments from desperate children who don't want to be left out of the party at the cool kid's house.

    And why did they do this? Limit it all to just a few invites? Is it because of limited resources? Bullshit. This is Google. There was a story earlier in the week about a server being overloaded on the Google+ system. Bullshit. Google overloaded on a priority project? Bullshit. That was an attempt to crank up the perception of the commodity value of the product.

    And it worked.

    End result?

    Facebook loses, Google wins.

    And I don't have a problem with that. I can't stand Facebook. But what I do find annoying is that the human populace, once again, is falling over backwards to be manipulated. It's embarrassing.

    I can't believe I share a planet with so many idiots.

    In a perfect world, marketing wouldn't work and things would function based solely on their worth, not on how well people can be tricked into various behaviour sets.

    1. Re:STUPID PEOPLE. by Arthur+Grumbine · · Score: 1

      If your angry about not being able to get in to G+, just let me know your email address, and I'll invite you. No need to go all nerd-rage on us...

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      Now that I think about it, I'm pretty sure everything I just said is completely wrong.
    2. Re:STUPID PEOPLE. by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0

      If your angry about not being able to get in to G+, just let me know your email address, and I'll invite you. No need to go all nerd-rage on us...

      No, I'm not angry about not being 'invited'. Exponential growth combined with Google's world-devouring borg hunger for all information, by the end of the month I'll be having to expend effort in order to keep myself *out* of their system.

      Right now they are playing the herd-instinct buttons. It's easier to round everybody up if we all willingly bring ourselves to the gates of the rendering plant.

      But thank-you for your kind offer. I hope you realize it was the product of Google's social engineering division. They've learned a lot by watching Apple, I think.

      Our entire race is SO hopelessly screwed. The programming is nearly complete; soon everybody will have every aspect of their lives under absolute control.

      Think about it; Google is creating the same religious euphoric vibe as Apple. What does that tell you?

  302. invite please, thanks in advance by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0

    grahamblackwood (at) gmail (dot) com

    1. Re:invite please, thanks in advance by Arthur+Grumbine · · Score: 1

      You've done been invited. Cheers!

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  303. Comment removed by account_deleted · · Score: 1

    Comment removed based on user account deletion

  304. Invite by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0

    Hook a brother up with an invite? travisberg(at)gmail

    Thanks!

  305. Anyone spare an invite? by mikjac · · Score: 1

    mikjac at gmail dot com

    1. Re:Anyone spare an invite? by Arthur+Grumbine · · Score: 1

      Invited you have been. Cheers!

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    2. Re:Anyone spare an invite? by mikjac · · Score: 1

      Got it, thanks Arthur, your a champ!

  306. Some invites going here.... by Angostura · · Score: 1

    ... if anyone still needs them

    1. Re:Some invites going here.... by splict · · Score: 1

      It would be much appreciated! My username at gmail. Thanks!

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    2. Re:Some invites going here.... by emitKrebel · · Score: 1

      I could use one: emitrebel ATT (gmail)

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    3. Re:Some invites going here.... by Angostura · · Score: 1

      Sorry, forgot to check for replies :-) Coming now.

  307. underestimate the power of exponential growth by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0

    The financial industry and economics in general have no problems with exponential growth. What can possibly go wrong once you are in such company?

  308. I too would like an invite please ... by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0

    cwilliams.mailbox
    That's a gmail account.
    Thanks :)

    1. Re:I too would like an invite please ... by Arthur+Grumbine · · Score: 1

      Just sent you one. Enjoy!

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      Now that I think about it, I'm pretty sure everything I just said is completely wrong.
    2. Re:I too would like an invite please ... by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0

      Thanks :)

  309. I would gladly pay you Tuesday for an invite today by Aikiplayer · · Score: 1

    For aikiplayer01 at gmail. Thanks!!!

  310. Requesting an Invite by Guppy · · Score: 1

    Looking for an invite too! Thank you.

    G u p p e h (at) gm

    1. Re:Requesting an Invite by Arthur+Grumbine · · Score: 1

      Sent you one, Guppy, Cheers!

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      Now that I think about it, I'm pretty sure everything I just said is completely wrong.
  311. Re:I would gladly pay you Tuesday for an invite to by Arthur+Grumbine · · Score: 1

    Just sent you one. Cheers!

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  312. Re:I would gladly pay you Tuesday for an invite to by Aikiplayer · · Score: 1

    Got it - thanks!!!

  313. I'd appreciate an invite by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0

    Bart Fullan

    ntouchmarketing@gmail.com

  314. Nobody by ThatsNotPudding · · Score: 1

    puts Baby in a Circle!!

  315. I wouldn't mind trying it by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0

    If anyone has some extra invites:

    infinite.nwar
    gmail account.

    cheers!

    1. Re:I wouldn't mind trying it by Arthur+Grumbine · · Score: 1

      Invite is on its way... Cheers!

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      Now that I think about it, I'm pretty sure everything I just said is completely wrong.
  316. Curiosity by Sloppy · · Score: 1

    This is a situation where one synonym for "hype" is "curiosity." There isn't any way to understand WTF Google+ really is (from a user's point of view (*)) unless you check it out.

    I'm surprised that anyone is surprised about all the signups. The large signups doesn't mean people lik-- um I mean-- +1 the service. It just means they're taking look. Google is significant on the web, no matter what else you think of them.

    (*) And yes, of course it's worth thinking about what it might be, from Google's point of view, before you start leaking new information.

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  317. Popular on Slashdot? by AmberBlackCat · · Score: 1

    If Slashdot loves it, I can already predict they will not get very many Facebook users to convert. Those are two different audiences.

  318. Invite would be appreciated. by Badgerdan · · Score: 1

    toplanetdan (gmail) id like to try it out. thanks!

    1. Re:Invite would be appreciated. by Arthur+Grumbine · · Score: 1

      Invite is sent, Dan. Cheers!

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  319. Invite please! by Dissolution · · Score: 1

    I'd love to get an invite! Dissolution (at) gmail (dot) com Thanks! -Tim

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  320. Invite please! by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0

    I would really appreciate an invite. Thanks in advance for it! stubbornmule (at) gmail dot com

  321. How to invite to G+ by shutdown+-p+now · · Score: 1

    Once you get your own invite here, don't forget to share the love. Note that there is no limit on how many people you can invite (it's not like it was with GMail), though there seems to be a global counter that throttles new registrations - so those who get your invite may not be able to use it immediately.

    To invite someone, simply make a new G+ post ("Share" in top right corner), and put the email of the person you want to get in the invite is listed in the "people to share with" textbox. If you want to invite several people at once, you can put them all in a circle (you can put arbitrary emails into your circles, they don't have to be registered with G+) and then make a new post shared with that circle. They will get the invite shortly, and you can then delete the post if you want.

    1. Re:How to invite to G+ by Arthur+Grumbine · · Score: 1

      Curses, how can I +1 your post without any mod points?!! Stupid slashdot... :-P

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    2. Re:How to invite to G+ by aneroid · · Score: 1

      Sorry but I think that's exactly the wrong way to do it. Inviting via sharing will only work if there is G+ space/resources available (in the future perhaps). I received quite a few G+ 'shares' and it only took me to "Learn more about...".

      To actually send an invite, you need to wait for "Invite people to join Google+" to appear in the right column just below "Get Google+ for your mobile device". If the "Send invites" does not appear, then 'sharing' will not work. Of course, if there isn't enough availability, even with an invite you will still see the "Learn more..." page but then it's just a matter of waiting a little while...with a valid invite.
      This is how I've been doing it anyway and it's been working so far. (Sometimes there's a delay between when I send the invite and when the person receives it; though not today.)

    3. Re:How to invite to G+ by shutdown+-p+now · · Score: 1

      I've used the technique I described to invite several people over the last few days, and it worked for all of them (though one had to wait for it to let him past the "exceeded capacity" screen). I've also learned this from the person who gave me the invite, and he also invited several people that way.

  322. Invite, please! by chalsall · · Score: 1

    I would be very appreciative of an invite. My username here on slashdot @chalsall.com

  323. I'd love an invite. My gmail is by VisionaryCynic · · Score: 1

    cameronrossjohnson

    1. Re:I'd love an invite. My gmail is by VisionaryCynic · · Score: 1

      That was fast. Thanks!

  324. Invite if any are left by apexsilverevo8 · · Score: 1

    I would dearly enjoy an invite also also if anyone has one left. Email is james.voils at gmail.com Thanks

    1. Re:Invite if any are left by chalsall · · Score: 1

      There appear to be some left. Sent.

  325. can i get an invite? by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0

    googleplus at epscylonb dot com

    thanks

  326. Invite please by kokoko1 · · Score: 1

    I need invitation please askarali (at) gmail (dot) com

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  327. I'll take one by AmbushBug · · Score: 1

    shahdino gmail

    Please and thank you!

    1. Re:I'll take one by AmbushBug · · Score: 1

      Thanks Vlad K!!

  328. Invite by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0

    I would love an invite: bmoss00 (gmail)

  329. Invite by darthcarto · · Score: 1

    If anyone has it available: russcenter(at)gmail(dot)com

  330. Invite by slvr_dagger · · Score: 1

    I'd love an invite if there are still some available. slvrdagger at gmail dot com

  331. Googles+ Circles vs Clubs by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0

    See http://thinktank.tsert.com/patent-clubs.html

    Googles+ Circles is theft !!!!

    Pierre Innocent
    www.tsert.com

  332. Google+ Already At 10 Million Users by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0

    Pl send me an invite

  333. Invite? by Darf+Bobo · · Score: 1

    mr.peepoo@gmail.com

    Another Facebook holdout here. Many thanks!

  334. Invite please by Amnara · · Score: 1

    duval{dot}jerome (at) gmail {dot} com

  335. I'd appreciate an invite too by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0

    boroditsky %$^#%$^#$ gmail %#$%@#%@ com $#%@

  336. Invite please...... by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0

    michael dot furey at gmail dot com. Thanks.....

    1. Re:Invite please...... by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0

      Got it, thanks Vlad..

  337. Invite please by eldrberry · · Score: 1

    mberry60 (at) gmail.com

  338. One Please by pionzypher · · Score: 1

    I'd be very grateful for an invite. zionpsyfer at gmail.

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    I'll believe in corporations having personhood when Texas executes one... - advocate_one
    1. Re:One Please by pionzypher · · Score: 1

      Vlad.... Thank you sir!

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      I'll believe in corporations having personhood when Texas executes one... - advocate_one
  339. invite whore by thewickedductaper · · Score: 1

    why not ask, invite please? scorpionx ( a ) gmail DOT com

    1. Re:invite whore by thewickedductaper · · Score: 1

      thanks berry!

  340. Invite Please by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0

    Anyone want to help me out so I can use the +1 icon for my websites. yoeveryone23(yahoo).
    Thxs

  341. Would greatly appreciate an invite by dracocat · · Score: 1

    jason /at/ thechambers # dot # us

    1. Re:Would greatly appreciate an invite by xiando · · Score: 1

      I'd also like an invite. oyvinds@gmail.com kthnx

    2. Re:Would greatly appreciate an invite by dracocat · · Score: 1

      Received the invite. Thanks!

    3. Re:Would greatly appreciate an invite by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0

      Sent

  342. Anyone else need an invite? by ArcherB · · Score: 1

    Respond here and I'll get you one.

    --
    There is no "I disagree" mod for a reason. Flamebait, Troll, and Overrated are not substitutes.
    1. Re:Anyone else need an invite? by Laz10 · · Score: 1

      lazlo at jay dot net

      thanks mate

    2. Re:Anyone else need an invite? by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0

      sent. You may also want to consider getting a gmail account.

      and, you're welcome

    3. Re:Anyone else need an invite? by iaredam · · Score: 0

      iaredam(gmail)

      Thanks

    4. Re:Anyone else need an invite? by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0

      Done.

      Sent.

      Just filling out space so /. will post.

      You're welcome

    5. Re:Anyone else need an invite? by ardsavac · · Score: 1

      Could you send one to ardsavac (at) gmail.com? Thanks

    6. Re:Anyone else need an invite? by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0

      Could you send one to ardsavac (at) gmail.com? Thanks

      Sent.

    7. Re:Anyone else need an invite? by edmicman · · Score: 1

      If you still have any I'd take one :-)

      ptirrell(gmail)

    8. Re:Anyone else need an invite? by wahming · · Score: 1

      Yeah, I'd love one at wahming.at.gmail

    9. Re:Anyone else need an invite? by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0

      done.

    10. Re:Anyone else need an invite? by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0

      done sent this one too.

      sorry if it's a bit late.

  343. I'd love an invite: haydnhuntley at gmail by Haydn · · Score: 1

    Thank you! :-)

    1. Re:I'd love an invite: haydnhuntley at gmail by Haydn · · Score: 1

      That was fast!

  344. Can I have an invite please? by Keldair · · Score: 1

    keldair@gmail.com Thank you!

  345. Could I please have an invite kind sir? by thylacine · · Score: 1

    I would love an invite! gwstephens@gmail.com

    1. Re:Could I please have an invite kind sir? by chalsall · · Score: 1

      OK. You hopefully have one.

  346. Invite me? by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0

    abelmartiny at gmail. Please?

  347. Wait wait wait wait, we're all missing something by 1155 · · Score: 1

    Hold on. cmdrtaco has kids? Mind = blown.

  348. invite to erikslimanad in gmail dot com by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0

    plz

  349. If there's still invites left...... by SunnyDaze · · Score: 1

    I would kindly take an invite sungawd(gmail)

  350. Would love an invite! by Feint · · Score: 1

    Thanks for including me in your circle david.c.mann on gmail.com

    1. Re:Would love an invite! by thinduke · · Score: 1

      Thanks a lot!

  351. Invite please! by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0

    mrb137(at)gmail.com

  352. New opportunities for school teachers by adjustable_pliers · · Score: 1

    My wife, a public school teacher, would *never* consider allowing her students past and present to be Facebook friends.

    With G+ and its circles, the idea of including students in her online social network is now more amenable. Teachers will now be able to reach out to students past and present in profound ways: topical blogging, supplemental curriculum, links to educational material and news articles—and no worries about pics from college days, dubious turpitude, or expressions of personal beliefs. It has been a wise school-district policy to not use any online social networking services to interface with students, but with circles, perhaps this policy can be revisited.

  353. Would love an invite by mikecase · · Score: 1

    mikecase00@gmail.com

  354. I've been searching for an invite by Qwerty4 · · Score: 1

    I've wanted to try out their service since it started. I'd love to have an invite!

    I'm user "scurrie" at the "dccnet.com" domain.

    1. Re:I've been searching for an invite by Qwerty4 · · Score: 1

      Awesome, thanks guys who sent me an invite!

  355. An invite would be great by the_emmy · · Score: 1

    to rototor _at_ rototor _dot_ de

    Thanks!

    1. Re:An invite would be great by the_emmy · · Score: 1

      Thank you, got two invites :)

  356. facebook + google+=1 coming right up... by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0

    @CmdrTaco
    > unless I can gate twitter and Facebook, the best interface in the world

    "Israeli firm's app allows Facebook viewing on Google+"
    http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/07/12/us-facebook-google-app-idUSTRE76B4TP20110712

  357. Any invites left? by mrb137 · · Score: 1

    I would be much obliged - my username is mrb137 at gmail dot com thanks

  358. Any invites for the last rhino? by rsanford · · Score: 1

    I'd sure appreciate it, thanks! lastrhino at gmail dot com

  359. THANKS CHRIS! =) by rsanford · · Score: 1

    THANKS CHRIS! =)

  360. I would love an invite! by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0

    very much even! thegamegnome at gmail

  361. Inviting is the perfect way by joh · · Score: 1

    Think about it: You only go there if there are people you know. Having users invite others works both for Google and for the users: Google has crowdsourced the marketing and the users can invite all those they want to see there.

    Well done, Google.

    I'm still waiting for a version that works with Google Apps.

  362. can I haz invite plz? by lupine · · Score: 1

    kthxbai

  363. Any invites left? by heneon · · Score: 1

    A big thank you to anyone who has invites left, I am tomi and the domain is asiaa dot org.

  364. Would appreciate an invite by Alphadecay27 · · Score: 1

    kerry dot paulson at gmail Thanks

  365. yayayayay by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0

    any left? would love one:
      kinch(at)xenoglot(dot)org

    thanks!!

  366. Any invites left? by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0

    peter.a.schumacher@gmail

    Thanks!

  367. Would love an invite! by thinduke · · Score: 1

    Hello! I would love an invite if anyone has any spare... Thanks in advance!
    thinduke(gmail)

  368. I would really appreciate an invite... please+ ! by Zyxyx · · Score: 1

    zyxyx [at] hotmail.com Thank you very much !

  369. Re:Post it in your journal instead of the main thr by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0

    No one wants to hang around a known mentally disturbed douchebag like you. Get the hint.

  370. invites! by jtwronski · · Score: 1

    I'd love one if they're still be given out - my username at gmail. Thanks!

    1. Re:invites! by jtwronski · · Score: 1

      holy crap that was fast. Thanks!

  371. Re:I would really appreciate an invite... please+ by Zyxyx · · Score: 1

    Hyper-ultra-fast... thank you so much !

  372. YAIP (Yet another Invite, please) by alyawn · · Score: 1

    I would like an invite, if someone has a spare: alyawn@gmail

  373. Invite please by Zugok · · Score: 1

    mip004 [at] aucklanduni [dot] ac [dot] nz
    thanks

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    "I just can't sit while people are saying nonsense in a meeting without saying it's nonsense" J Watson, Sci Am 288:(4)51
  374. Invite anyone? by Shifty0x88 · · Score: 1

    So did everyone on slashdot get an invite already? Or do you need one? Reply with an e-mail and ill try to get ya one asap

  375. Invite request by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0

    squishbot at gmail dot com

    TIA :)

  376. Invite please by Fizzog · · Score: 1

    fizzog (gmail)

    Many thanks!

  377. Invite please? by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0

    Could someone please send an invite to dag1983 at gmail.com? Thanks!

  378. I feel like a loser without one by baffledexpert · · Score: 1

    Can anyone make me feel like a winner? spam@adamnorman.com —it'll get there.

  379. Could I get an invite? by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0

    googchetc (gmail)

    Thanks!

  380. Invite please by veLhi · · Score: 1

    vaicys (gmail) Thank you!

  381. begging, and thank you by Christopher_T. · · Score: 1

    looking for a g+ invite. will spread any I get to my friends, and try to check back here and spread some more kyfho23 (at at) gmail.com

  382. I would also appreciate an invite. by al583263 · · Score: 1

    Hoshino.ruri(at)gmail
    I would also like an invite please.
    Because nothing wrong can happen if I post my email address online. Right?
    Right?

  383. Invite please by jjwb · · Score: 1

    this is one way to get a long time lurker to post. jj.bastion at gmail.com

  384. Irony by tehcyder · · Score: 1

    Everyone moans about facebook's privacy failures, then happily puts their email addresses here just to get a chance to boost Google's advertising revenue. Amazing.

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    To have a right to do a thing is not at all the same as to be right in doing it
  385. chill: Invite Please by Mana+Mana · · Score: 1

    Sorry to bother you, but the Buzz and din on Plus seems to be !hellacious! If you don't mind, I'd love an invite.

    com.unixen@2011

    Thanks.

    1. Re:chill: Invite Please by chill · · Score: 1

      I think I deciphered that one correctly. Flip words around AT, right?

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      Learning HOW to think is more important than learning WHAT to think.
  386. I'd like an invite also . . . by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0

    paul.witman@gmail.com - thanks for the opportunity to try G+.

  387. hoping for an invite by xafod · · Score: 1

    xafods(at)gmail(dot)com Let's keep passing it on.

    1. Re:hoping for an invite by xafod · · Score: 1

      Got one.... Thank you so very much! Heading to the end of the postings to start sharing the wealth.

    2. Re:hoping for an invite by X0fl1b · · Score: 1

      pay an invite forward to me please? wmrfox at gmail

  388. An invite please? by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0

    dotsonspace(gmail) thanks...

  389. I probably won't even use it by neminem · · Score: 1

    But I hate feeling left out :p. I wouldn't mind seeing what all the fuss is about; I've got an email for such things that's the same as my slashdot username, at gmail.

    And no, I don't care if everyone knows that; that's sort of the whole *point* of a public email address. You could easily guess it anyway, given, you know, it's my screen name everywhere, @ the most popular email provider.

  390. Please do send an Invite if Available by sirwillm · · Score: 1

    Would really like to be able to evaluate it.

  391. I've got a four-digit UID. ;-) by Slartibartfast · · Score: 1

    Hey, Arthur -- if you've still got any to hand out, feel free to send one my way: ken@jots.org.

    Thanks much!

    -Ken

  392. Pls invite me too by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0

    Pls Pls Pls invite me too fervashi@ g mail . com, thanks a lot.

  393. How to get google+ invite? by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0

    Please anyone help me get google+ invite please.
    tnw.zero@gmail.com

    1. Re:How to get google+ invite? by bstender · · Score: 1

      gotcha

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      look sig is kool
  394. Invite me... please? Pretty please? o.O by wahming · · Score: 1

    My kingdom for an invite! I'll persuade my parents you won't be too much bother in the basement.

  395. Re:Invite me... please? Pretty please? o.O by wahming · · Score: 1

    My kingdom for an invite! I'll persuade my parents you won't be too much bother in the basement.

    And... my email is wahming.at.gmail

    Silly me

  396. Invites left?? by patiodisaster · · Score: 1

    Anyone have any Google+ invites for me?? Cheers

  397. Could someone ... by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0

    send me an invite?

    angel.castillo.alarcon@gmail.com

    Much appreciated and best regards.