Tag: Social media (page 6 of 8)

It’s become apparent that every service on the web wants us to be better friends.  Why else would so many be pushing the social networking thing?  I don’t know about you, but I don’t want to share my favorite everything with every person I’ve ever met (and in many cases with millions whom I have not met).  Well, if I want to distance myself from all things social, then it seems that I may be an outlier in the U.S.

Back in June, Experian Simmons produced a report detailing trends in social networking.  Its finds were pretty amazing.  Steve Rubel summarized the data and provided some analysis on his blog.  It’s an interesting read and explains why I feel like everyone from my mailman to my middle school principal wants to friend me.  According to the report, most people use social services, and use them quite often.

For the record, I do not want to be poked by anyone.

According to tech pundits, location-based apps are "the next big thing."  Location based apps like Gowalla and Foursquare, which allow you to "check in" to locations and venues via your mobile device, and share with your friends or the world at large, are all the rage.  Other apps share even more personal information, such as your spending habits.  Blippy, for example, lets other people see and discuss what you’re buying, after you enter in credit card information and other types of accounts.  How comfortable do YOU feel with the new round of social media apps?

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