In its never-ending attempt to monopolize all things web-based, Google is making a play for the Twitter audience.
Last week they rolled out Google 'Buzz' and made public the Gmail users and the people they e-mail most. That's a bit of a privacy faux-paux.
They did eventually apologize for the error.
It remains to be seen why anyone needs yet-another micro-blogging site, or why Google feels it's necessary to link everything together under one big umbrella.
Personally, I like using different sites for different reasons. I always felt there was safety in spreading my usage around. That keeping all your informational eggs in one basket made it more likely that information could be inadvertently released.
Like Google just did with 'Buzz' for instance...
@WormReport News: Google forced into second Buzz backtrack #Geek #WebTech #News http://bit.ly/9czhTz
@pradagirl47 RT @mashable: HOW TO: Integrate Google Buzz Into Your WordPress Blog - http://bit.ly/bhTohJ
@kkelly7 Just for the record, I do not like Google Buzz, and Google Buzz does not like me.
@bubblesgalorecw Anyone using google buzz? I don't have a g-mail account, but will get one if I can be convinced its worth it!
@SocialMediaWorx RT @jowyang Web Strategy Matrix: Google Buzz vs Facebook vs MySpace vs Twitter http://tinyurl.com/ydw7p65 great comparison!
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