brightkite is here! could it be the new twitter? - Page 3

Moonliner · 10-21-2008, 12:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Disneyphile

Yeah, but think of the fun of random strangers too...

You could post, "Come meet me in the second stall of the men's bathroom at the Texaco on the corner of 5th and Main." and see who shows up!

I'll give you four to one odds it's a senator. (In this area at least....)

Kevy Baby · 10-21-2008, 12:17 PM

Basing my comments solely on what I have read (and not on actual experience), I think there is a huge difference: real-time geography updates.

If, on the random chance that I am in the downtown LA area (a rarity for me) with a unexpected time on my hands, I can instantly look to see who is in that area (based on GPS). Then, I can contact that specific person(s) to see if they want to hook up.

With Twitter, I have to post to say I am in the area and then wait to see if someone 1) happens to see the message, and 2) hope they are in the same area.

Brightkite has a definite advantage here.

Not Afraid · 10-21-2008, 12:20 PM

I love new ways of communication. I've become enamored with the possibilities not just for friendship usage but for business usage as well.

Moonliner · 10-21-2008, 12:24 PM

If I read it right, they allow you to comment on locations.

That I really like. It would be cool to walk up to a new restaurant and be able to see what people think is good (or not) there, how reliable a car repair place is, etc....

Stan4dSteph · 10-21-2008, 12:26 PM

It's an interesting idea, but I don't really have people in my area that I would use it with.

Not Afraid · 10-21-2008, 12:26 PM

And....I broke it.

Kevy Baby · 10-21-2008, 12:28 PM

I do like this image on their home page:

innerSpaceman · 10-21-2008, 12:42 PM

But does it only work with people you have mutually been registered with (like twitter)?

If so, how would I see what other people have said about, for example, a restaurant unless one or more of my currently registered friends have commented on that restaurant? More important (to my particular interest) - how would it aid in meeting new people? Ya know, at the Texaco restroom?

Moonliner · 10-21-2008, 12:44 PM

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Originally Posted by innerSpaceman

But does it only work with people you have mutually been registered with (like twitter)?

If so, how would I see what other people have said about, for example, a restaurant unless one or more of my currently registered friends have commented on that restaurant? More important (to my particular interest) - how would it aid in meeting new people? Ya know, at the Texaco restroom?

At your option, it works with people you have not registered with.

Not Afraid · 10-21-2008, 12:44 PM

Same name as on Twitter for me. It's funning really slow for me, but it might just be where I'm sitting in my house.

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Kevy Baby Chowder Head Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Yes Posts: 18,500	Basing my comments solely on what I have read (and not on actual experience), I think there is a huge difference: real-time geography updates. If, on the random chance that I am in the downtown LA area (a rarity for me) with a unexpected time on my hands, I can instantly look to see who is in that area (based on GPS). Then, I can contact that specific person(s) to see if they want to hook up. With Twitter, I have to post to say I am in the area and then wait to see if someone 1) happens to see the message, and 2) hope they are in the same area. Brightkite has a definite advantage here. __________________ The thing about quotes on the internet is that you cannot verify their validity. - Abraham Lincoln
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Not Afraid HI! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 17,108	I love new ways of communication. I've become enamored with the possibilities not just for friendship usage but for business usage as well.
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Moonliner 8/30/14 - Disneyland -10k or Bust. Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 9,022	If I read it right, they allow you to comment on locations. That I really like. It would be cool to walk up to a new restaurant and be able to see what people think is good (or not) there, how reliable a car repair place is, etc.... __________________ - Taking it one step at a time.
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Stan4dSteph Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: East Bay Area, CA Posts: 3,156	It's an interesting idea, but I don't really have people in my area that I would use it with.
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Not Afraid HI! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 17,108	And....I broke it.
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Kevy Baby Chowder Head Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Yes Posts: 18,500	I do like this image on their home page: __________________ The thing about quotes on the internet is that you cannot verify their validity. - Abraham Lincoln
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innerSpaceman Kink of Swank Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Inner Space Posts: 13,075	But does it only work with people you have mutually been registered with (like twitter)? If so, how would I see what other people have said about, for example, a restaurant unless one or more of my currently registered friends have commented on that restaurant? More important (to my particular interest) - how would it aid in meeting new people? Ya know, at the Texaco restroom?
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Not Afraid HI! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 17,108	Same name as on Twitter for me. It's funning really slow for me, but it might just be where I'm sitting in my house.
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