brightkite is here! could it be the new twitter? - Page 6

Stan4dSteph · 10-23-2008, 11:09 AM

I looked at the website at home. I don't have a phone or phone plan that allows me to post images or anything else from my phone so I don't think it's very useful for me. I would just feel kind of lame.

innerSpaceman · 10-23-2008, 11:51 AM

I really don't see how it's anything but a more limited form of twitter.

I don't have any mobile device, so 'natch I'm out. But this is not something that tempts me.

Again, no offense to anyone here ... but I want the Meet New People app, not the Hang Out With People You Know app (aka twitter AND The LoT).

mousepod · 10-23-2008, 12:51 PM

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Originally Posted by innerSpaceman

I really don't see how it's anything but a more limited form of twitter.

I don't have any mobile device, so 'natch I'm out. But this is not something that tempts me.

Again, no offense to anyone here ... but I want the Meet New People app, not the Hang Out With People You Know app (aka twitter AND The LoT).

Hey iSm, your initial guess about how the app works was correct. Not sure how not interacting with it changed your mind.

If I open the app on my iphone, I can see strangers who are posting or have posted based on geography: Area (4000 meters), Neighborhood (2000 meters), Block (200 meters), or Close (20 meters). The only time I sign in as "private" (meaning only my friends can see me) is if I'm home or at a private place that I don't want my stalkers to know about.

Kevy Baby · 10-23-2008, 01:08 PM

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Originally Posted by mousepod

The only time I sign in as "private" (meaning only my friends can see me) is if I'm home or at a private place that I don't want my stalkers to know about.

You only THINK we don't know where you are...

Moonliner · 10-23-2008, 01:12 PM

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Originally Posted by mousepod

The only time I sign in as "private" (meaning only my friends can see me) is if I'm home or at a private place that I don't want my stalkers to know about.

So that WAS you I saw down at McCain campaign headquarters the other day. I thought so.

lindyhop · 10-25-2008, 11:31 AM

Yeah, I knew Twitter would be over as soon as I signed up.

Cadaverous Pallor · 10-25-2008, 03:16 PM

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Originally Posted by lindyhop

Yeah, I knew Twitter would be over as soon as I signed up.

Hehe. Actually, BrightKite is linked to Twitter so no worries there.

lindyhop · 10-26-2008, 12:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Cadaverous Pallor

Hehe. Actually, BrightKite is linked to Twitter so no worries there.

Yes, and I've noticed I can see photos posted through BrightKite but my phone can't deal with twitpic.

10-23-2008, 11:09 AM	#51
Stan4dSteph Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: East Bay Area, CA Posts: 3,156	I looked at the website at home. I don't have a phone or phone plan that allows me to post images or anything else from my phone so I don't think it's very useful for me. I would just feel kind of lame.
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10-23-2008, 11:51 AM	#52
innerSpaceman Kink of Swank Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Inner Space Posts: 13,075	I really don't see how it's anything but a more limited form of twitter. I don't have any mobile device, so 'natch I'm out. But this is not something that tempts me. Again, no offense to anyone here ... but I want the Meet New People app, not the Hang Out With People You Know app (aka twitter AND The LoT).
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10-25-2008, 11:31 AM	#56
lindyhop Swing Swank Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Long Beach Posts: 997	Yeah, I knew Twitter would be over as soon as I signed up. __________________ Hyperbole is the best thing ever!
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