For Google? Loss of trust from loyal users. For loyal users: loss of a platform where you could meet interesting people from all places. Without ads (and without being disturbed by colleagues or family ;-)
P.S. The platform and its software are rather mediocre (to say it nicely) but the people made up for that.
I believe loss of trust is greater than loss of platform. As we see from posts in this community people will find alternatives and end of G+ may even be a good thing facilitating development of other smaller platforms. On the other hand, loss of trust can make a huge damage to Google's ability convince people to try new products and services. Who would risk to jump into a new service from Google without a fear of loosing it in a couple of years?
Its a loss of trust . Instead of solving , shutting done entire G+ is not a good decision . Its was great if they said they would Bring new Version of G+
That could lead to a complete loss of interest in social media. I know some hardcore G+ users who use this network exclusively because they deem every other social media out there is inferior. They won't settle for anything else to the point of "it has to be G+ or none".
I would have chosen "both" had the option been available. I've been here since beta and have watched it wind down. I'm sad, but not at all surprised. I quit back in August. I missed my core Plussers, but not the platform.
As I said elsewhere before, I'll miss the friendships and general community here the most, but I'll also miss the platform itself. Because all its inadequacies aside, it was uniquely qualified to put these people together in this way - and yes, I believe that this is at least in part owed to the technical platform. Also, evaluating alternatives right now, it becomes ever more apparent how true Cydramech Zaharak 's comment rings...
On a Google point of view, it is a disaster. They want to attract corporate users. These users are not looking for fancy nerdy platform. They look for stability, for certainty, for a platform that will last. Google is simply passing the message: any of our project, even the "major" can and will be sacrificed on the altar of "efficiency". If I am a company, Google will be the last I will use.
Can we stop with all those wall of text about Buddhism? We're here trying to have a good discussion here about G+ fate. Your tldr comments are off-topic and only contribute noise to the discussion.
If it is so simple, at least in your head, you shouldn't make these long confused statements. "Ce que l'on conçoit bien s'énonce clairement Et les mots pour le dire arrivent aisément" (Boileau)
Bodhipaksa People don't need to have millions of followers on G+ to be "the main something". An a-hole can still be the main a-hole here even with 0 follower 😉
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Loss of "Friends"
ReplyDeleteLoss of established online friendships.
ReplyDeleteLoss of the communities and friendships we built
ReplyDeleteFor Google? Loss of trust from loyal users. For loyal users: loss of a platform where you could meet interesting people from all places. Without ads (and without being disturbed by colleagues or family ;-)
ReplyDeleteP.S. The platform and its software are rather mediocre (to say it nicely) but the people made up for that.
Jürgen Christoffel True that
ReplyDeleteI believe loss of trust is greater than loss of platform. As we see from posts in this community people will find alternatives and end of G+ may even be a good thing facilitating development of other smaller platforms. On the other hand, loss of trust can make a huge damage to Google's ability convince people to try new products and services. Who would risk to jump into a new service from Google without a fear of loosing it in a couple of years?
ReplyDeleteBoth.
ReplyDeleteGytis Cibulskis exactly. My search engine now is https://duckduckgo.com, my maps are from openstreetmap.org - OpenStreetMap and other Google services will be phased out sooner or later.
ReplyDeleteP.S. G+ included the image for openstreetmap, although I added duckduckgo earlier. Honi soit qui mal y pense?
both, and people, first of all the people.
ReplyDeleteLoss of great community. Since now I have very credible believe in Google: they can shut down everything.
ReplyDeleteIts a loss of trust . Instead of solving , shutting done entire G+ is not a good decision . Its was great if they said they would Bring new Version of G+
ReplyDeleteDefinitely the loss of a great platform.
ReplyDeleteGoogle+ is the worst social network ever, except for all the others.
That could lead to a complete loss of interest in social media. I know some hardcore G+ users who use this network exclusively because they deem every other social media out there is inferior. They won't settle for anything else to the point of "it has to be G+ or none".
ReplyDeleteIt’s the users that create the value?
ReplyDeleteI would have chosen "both" had the option been available. I've been here since beta and have watched it wind down. I'm sad, but not at all surprised. I quit back in August. I missed my core Plussers, but not the platform.
ReplyDeleteAs I said elsewhere before, I'll miss the friendships and general community here the most, but I'll also miss the platform itself. Because all its inadequacies aside, it was uniquely qualified to put these people together in this way - and yes, I believe that this is at least in part owed to the technical platform. Also, evaluating alternatives right now, it becomes ever more apparent how true Cydramech Zaharak 's comment rings...
ReplyDeleteOn a Google point of view, it is a disaster.
ReplyDeleteThey want to attract corporate users. These users are not looking for fancy nerdy platform. They look for stability, for certainty, for a platform that will last.
Google is simply passing the message: any of our project, even the "major" can and will be sacrificed on the altar of "efficiency".
If I am a company, Google will be the last I will use.
We are losing content, community, and social connectivity. In a big way.
ReplyDeleteHave a huge investment in G+.
Am the main free speecher, the main free society organizer, and the main Buddhist teacher on this platform.
And more.
Will remain active on G+ well into 2019.
Am telling people to investigate alternate platforms and regroup elsewhere and also identifying some platform candidates.
Currently discussing this topic on several major G+ groups and will do more G+ outreach.
At present I do not know the membership size of MeWe or Minds. That is a primary consideration.
RFI: Please tell me how big these two platforms are.
Will promote this G+ group and encourage individuals and groups to migrate to some known good platform.
Expect to use two platforms.
https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/W2PlGrjcSBLFZdF_bK8y6tNGxhtua_Trb-LaxMK_cAG5S88zu0EHtNxDwK0FMOiTNP7hbQhduRnASWzL5NNQDg7C_v1CYiGj-f_F=s0
We are losing content, community, and social connectivity. In a big way.
ReplyDeleteHave a huge investment in G+.
Am the main free speecher, the main free society organizer, and the main Buddhist teacher on this platform.
And more.
Will remain active on G+ well into 2019.
Am telling people to investigate alternate platforms and regroup elsewhere and also identifying some platform candidates.
Currently discussing this topic on several major G+ groups and will do more G+ outreach.
At present I do not know the membership size of MeWe or Minds. That is a primary consideration.
RFI: Please tell me how big these two platforms are.
Will promote this G+ group and encourage individuals and groups to migrate to some known good platform.
Expect to use two platforms.
https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/FsQ-EGeZ_fQxpzzd96XC8Y5GrgEmLa73sF1ip7VLuci2_zDWKeE4yw2k0OabA2dA65zwGwTR9agwOfVr6omRYN6khXpe4n8rTmC0=s0
We are losing content, community, and social connectivity. In a big way.
ReplyDeleteHave a huge investment in G+.
Am the main free speecher, the main free society organizer, and the main Buddhist teacher on this platform.
And more.
Will remain active on G+ well into 2019.
Am telling people to investigate alternate platforms and regroup elsewhere and also identifying some platform candidates.
Currently discussing this topic on several major G+ groups and will do more G+ outreach.
At present I do not know the membership size of MeWe or Minds. That is a primary consideration.
RFI: Please tell me how big these two platforms are.
Will promote this G+ group and encourage individuals and groups to migrate to some known good platform.
Expect to use two platforms.
https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/jVUgVU2HAe-Ka5D5Qflaq9N_Rc778NJ-s4bIOLvnX_B8gzVCRUOZ4k06L5yetPBVjUB3Nvzl938UM6S1qIpwgf6dlcdCmvajXwtn=s0
We are losing content, community, and social connectivity. In a big way.
ReplyDeleteHave a huge investment in G+.
Am the main free speecher, the main free society organizer, and the main Buddhist teacher on this platform.
And more.
Will remain active on G+ well into 2019.
Am telling people to investigate alternate platforms and regroup elsewhere and also identifying some platform candidates.
Currently discussing this topic on several major G+ groups and will do more G+ outreach.
At present I do not know the membership size of MeWe or Minds. That is a primary consideration.
RFI: Please tell me how big these two platforms are.
Will promote this G+ group and encourage individuals and groups to migrate to some known good platform.
Expect to use two platforms.
https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/i9ZOCE3vLCbULGoBu5wW1GaJucr_m4gaUbZs18tkoJKWidN6ja71IWSQDdVx_w0SNK768-TsVDAL0xCaUZGbKgYO3hhllR6nRmUF=s0
We are losing content, community, and social connectivity. In a big way.
ReplyDeleteHave a huge investment in G+.
Am the main free speecher, the main free society organizer, and the main Buddhist teacher on this platform.
And more.
Will remain active on G+ well into 2019.
Am telling people to investigate alternate platforms and regroup elsewhere and also identifying some platform candidates.
Currently discussing this topic on several major G+ groups and will do more G+ outreach.
At present I do not know the membership size of MeWe or Minds. That is a primary consideration.
RFI: Please tell me how big these two platforms are.
Will promote this G+ group and encourage individuals and groups to migrate to some known good platform.
Expect to use two platforms.
https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/H3HlGMTnO2llMhxlx5wjBv7_gqRnF_z4rAL6wuygd6aUjm_vuOhdD96GM-s0Wx16QV7o0rsNEIlauU3zzt5x-3pjsSnUGh8lU09t=s0
We are losing content, community, and social connectivity. In a big way.
ReplyDeleteHave a huge investment in G+.
Am the main free speecher, the main free society organizer, and the main Buddhist teacher on this platform.
And more.
Will remain active on G+ well into 2019.
Am telling people to investigate alternate platforms and regroup elsewhere and also identifying some platform candidates.
Currently discussing this topic on several major G+ groups and will do more G+ outreach.
At present I do not know the membership size of MeWe or Minds. That is a primary consideration.
RFI: Please tell me how big these two platforms are.
Will promote this G+ group and encourage individuals and groups to migrate to some known good platform.
Expect to use two platforms.
https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/TD5eVa3w0HbaSP1C6jfPEA9EwQHYl-aIuAeMabQzRUrvTpSUnngyRgsl7Gfy8xufstosuiYg5qMQJ9Z-IkLbgCzrKrpZBJpTGSw4=s0
We are losing content, community, and social connectivity. In a big way.
ReplyDeleteHave a huge investment in G+.
Am the main free speecher, the main free society organizer, and the main Buddhist teacher on this platform.
And more.
Will remain active on G+ well into 2019.
Am telling people to investigate alternate platforms and regroup elsewhere and also identifying some platform candidates.
Currently discussing this topic on several major G+ groups and will do more G+ outreach.
At present I do not know the membership size of MeWe or Minds. That is a primary consideration.
RFI: Please tell me how big these two platforms are.
Will promote this G+ group and encourage individuals and groups to migrate to some known good platform.
Expect to use two platforms.
https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pXaGi0r6s57IqjAZZi2hy4XhEOiFbf4lzdgGawhG4hpCKcbugNQg_EhNZUIGi0cAV84S32Xy1g3unSYDu4wvudxAR11g9yLrvh2G=s0
We are losing content, community, and social connectivity. In a big way.
ReplyDeleteHave a huge investment in G+.
Am the main free speecher, the main free society organizer, and the main Buddhist teacher on this platform.
And more.
Will remain active on G+ well into 2019.
Am telling people to investigate alternate platforms and regroup elsewhere and also identifying some platform candidates.
Currently discussing this topic on several major G+ groups and will do more G+ outreach.
At present I do not know the membership size of MeWe or Minds. That is a primary consideration.
RFI: Please tell me how big these two platforms are.
Will promote this G+ group and encourage individuals and groups to migrate to some known good platform.
Expect to use two platforms.
https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/g0puhT-5qxjmbDgDtLMg9_fRTitQvGY5_oVb6RkQ9LLPg62zQl8A2eVEx6QcD69wzFVAQhXQ6thsBKcMcRmdaQY1Pf2dZyIb4grG=s0
We are losing content, community, and social connectivity. In a big way.
ReplyDeleteHave a huge investment in G+.
Am the main free speecher, the main free society organizer, and the main Buddhist teacher on this platform.
And more.
Will remain active on G+ well into 2019.
Am telling people to investigate alternate platforms and regroup elsewhere and also identifying some platform candidates.
Currently discussing this topic on several major G+ groups and will do more G+ outreach.
At present I do not know the membership size of MeWe or Minds. That is a primary consideration.
RFI: Please tell me how big these two platforms are.
Will promote this G+ group and encourage individuals and groups to migrate to some known good platform.
Expect to use two platforms.
https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/mOM-shVTxzdaAkyDm5yWmPTMy0ele0nenQMeCt3Wa8psQWPYSVDJY52tEQazuemaYxxhvE7jCBR9BDrZQey5wxH2FDRzc10KARsU=s0
We are losing content, community, and social connectivity. In a big way.
ReplyDeleteHave a huge investment in G+.
Am the main free speecher, the main free society organizer, and the main Buddhist teacher on this platform.
And more.
Will remain active on G+ well into 2019.
Am telling people to investigate alternate platforms and regroup elsewhere and also identifying some platform candidates.
Currently discussing this topic on several major G+ groups and will do more G+ outreach.
At present I do not know the membership size of MeWe or Minds. That is a primary consideration.
RFI: Please tell me how big these two platforms are.
Will promote this G+ group and encourage individuals and groups to migrate to some known good platform.
Expect to use two platforms.
https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/qq5vGhF83zp3HmMa5FgmUrnxBEVcS1zKaKEqDW7Earyr2LgI5YKjzs5cUnQHuyxzzPCQDLsoqNzG4UhaH5ZeSNs6I_RJNX_rjejS=s0
We are losing content, community, and social connectivity. In a big way.
ReplyDeleteHave a huge investment in G+.
Am the main free speecher, the main free society organizer, and the main Buddhist teacher on this platform.
And more.
Will remain active on G+ well into 2019.
Am telling people to investigate alternate platforms and regroup elsewhere and also identifying some platform candidates.
Currently discussing this topic on several major G+ groups and will do more G+ outreach.
At present I do not know the membership size of MeWe or Minds. That is a primary consideration.
RFI: Please tell me how big these two platforms are.
Will promote this G+ group and encourage individuals and groups to migrate to some known good platform.
Expect to use two platforms.
https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/YMIZkC0giSkIyHCGFCcLtrBVcZFPGvSTNYEPK_FkwUMWrFamZzVh50StwP9-Izd4ajGFqGaddy1S1hCW5qtNv2rj0llZcpLsGoqm=s0
We are losing content, community, and social connectivity. In a big way.
ReplyDeleteHave a huge investment in G+.
Am the main free speecher, the main free society organizer, and the main Buddhist teacher on this platform.
And more.
Will remain active on G+ well into 2019.
Am telling people to investigate alternate platforms and regroup elsewhere and also identifying some platform candidates.
Currently discussing this topic on several major G+ groups and will do more G+ outreach.
At present I do not know the membership size of MeWe or Minds. That is a primary consideration.
RFI: Please tell me how big these two platforms are.
Will promote this G+ group and encourage individuals and groups to migrate to some known good platform.
Expect to use two platforms.
https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/B9-CLob4_NjghkVSHwV4eHTB0yzUZ0HQf2DPNF4DOtN7YyTBTJ2HCnjOuyh7T7rWB6KV_X7sVGf6h9o_Fkydu5NjTsaNpGZBUV-S=s0
We are losing content, community, and social connectivity. In a big way.
ReplyDeleteHave a huge investment in G+.
Am the main free speecher, the main free society organizer, and the main Buddhist teacher on this platform.
And more.
Will remain active on G+ well into 2019.
Am telling people to investigate alternate platforms and regroup elsewhere and also identifying some platform candidates.
Currently discussing this topic on several major G+ groups and will do more G+ outreach.
At present I do not know the membership size of MeWe or Minds. That is a primary consideration.
RFI: Please tell me how big these two platforms are.
Will promote this G+ group and encourage individuals and groups to migrate to some known good platform.
Expect to use two platforms.
https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/nr-NGUzzXjsE4qBOovJ4i7wxGIM6NuH6t_4AQwJKrKXaXxIeT3P2GJJced5C6U5BRN6eQnerUA558v6voclyu6G6og6cFiRPWB5J=s0
We are losing content, community, and social connectivity. In a big way.
ReplyDeleteHave a huge investment in G+.
Am the main free speecher, the main free society organizer, and the main Buddhist teacher on this platform.
And more.
Will remain active on G+ well into 2019.
Am telling people to investigate alternate platforms and regroup elsewhere and also identifying some platform candidates.
Currently discussing this topic on several major G+ groups and will do more G+ outreach.
At present I do not know the membership size of MeWe or Minds. That is a primary consideration.
RFI: Please tell me how big these two platforms are.
Will promote this G+ group and encourage individuals and groups to migrate to some known good platform.
Expect to use two platforms.
https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/QmLBA8l0eYcJsqnvXGOQJEBbHZyATrejZ1dBHs233sH5LDZTlIPJU2BWae0LaKy_65eaYAbQPeND9PaNvvBwkXxmvUvyRH-mtl6x=s0
We are losing content, community, and social connectivity. In a big way.
ReplyDeleteHave a huge investment in G+.
Am the main free speecher, the main free society organizer, and the main Buddhist teacher on this platform.
And more.
Will remain active on G+ well into 2019.
Am telling people to investigate alternate platforms and regroup elsewhere and also identifying some platform candidates.
Currently discussing this topic on several major G+ groups and will do more G+ outreach.
At present I do not know the membership size of MeWe or Minds. That is a primary consideration.
RFI: Please tell me how big these two platforms are.
Will promote this G+ group and encourage individuals and groups to migrate to some known good platform.
Expect to use two platforms.
https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/LqFp61zuC1PWTnBXGBDvBBvUkjoDTIRI_N1aLqPKz3PNxX4dsM705hBtuxYbufJJlyottMywWIbkvR3Yzf7BkJvFg3dU-Z1UF507=s0
We are losing content, community, and social connectivity. In a big way.
ReplyDeleteHave a huge investment in G+.
Am the main free speecher, the main free society organizer, and the main Buddhist teacher on this platform.
And more.
Will remain active on G+ well into 2019.
Am telling people to investigate alternate platforms and regroup elsewhere and also identifying some platform candidates.
Currently discussing this topic on several major G+ groups and will do more G+ outreach.
At present I do not know the membership size of MeWe or Minds. That is a primary consideration.
RFI: Please tell me how big these two platforms are.
Will promote this G+ group and encourage individuals and groups to migrate to some known good platform.
Expect to use two platforms.
https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/lpuysFFmKPUncz7jHjBgaFo7K_ebf1ym0X37jCeReqL8mAqwPzFy7e-9HmdBqSW9ZW8omI8ugt7Lx_FcRV9G12vxytsvwHeN6BVY=s0
We are losing content, community, and social connectivity. In a big way.
ReplyDeleteHave a huge investment in G+.
Am the main free speecher, the main free society organizer, and the main Buddhist teacher on this platform.
And more.
Will remain active on G+ well into 2019.
Am telling people to investigate alternate platforms and regroup elsewhere and also identifying some platform candidates.
Currently discussing this topic on several major G+ groups and will do more G+ outreach.
At present I do not know the membership size of MeWe or Minds. That is a primary consideration.
RFI: Please tell me how big these two platforms are.
Will promote this G+ group and encourage individuals and groups to migrate to some known good platform.
Expect to use two platforms.
https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/KnOn21XLwSLqgbYS3-De6LyUlGYZqAMAsMZuxI-1jhLEkUTTJwV3IgDLqLUlUuoJU688lCtBSVLrGfuC8HAjWSo8pddGEOCDAohp=s0
We are losing content, community, and social connectivity. In a big way.
ReplyDeleteHave a huge investment in G+.
Am the main free speecher, the main free society organizer, and the main Buddhist teacher on this platform.
And more.
Will remain active on G+ well into 2019.
Am telling people to investigate alternate platforms and regroup elsewhere and also identifying some platform candidates.
Currently discussing this topic on several major G+ groups and will do more G+ outreach.
At present I do not know the membership size of MeWe or Minds. That is a primary consideration.
RFI: Please tell me how big these two platforms are.
Will promote this G+ group and encourage individuals and groups to migrate to some known good platform.
Expect to use two platforms.
https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/mlFOeL_up5C1QTasU-DNISbBbUqHJSIQrgJfKNk9pIgzP2v9XoJhs_Kob9xBOnIH4e2i8o8Wj3mEL4MbGDfZJj6k6-XjO0nEZTdr=s0
We are losing content, community, and social connectivity. In a big way.
ReplyDeleteHave a huge investment in G+.
Am the main free speecher, the main free society organizer, and the main Buddhist teacher on this platform.
And more.
Will remain active on G+ well into 2019.
Am telling people to investigate alternate platforms and regroup elsewhere and also identifying some platform candidates.
Currently discussing this topic on several major G+ groups and will do more G+ outreach.
At present I do not know the membership size of MeWe or Minds. That is a primary consideration.
RFI: Please tell me how big these two platforms are.
Will promote this G+ group and encourage individuals and groups to migrate to some known good platform.
Expect to use two platforms.
https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/iZK_a4vB1U3d_UT0J2bwu51_Dy38tI8bRJyf2Y9Hsxn7I7ljaaHB6fBbg4l8v--6ZSS4pwp93ozUBpf8fP9rh_Euy_oS4XnfKEnY=s0
We are losing content, community, and social connectivity. In a big way.
ReplyDeleteHave a huge investment in G+.
Am the main free speecher, the main free society organizer, and the main Buddhist teacher on this platform.
And more.
Will remain active on G+ well into 2019.
Am telling people to investigate alternate platforms and regroup elsewhere and also identifying some platform candidates.
Currently discussing this topic on several major G+ groups and will do more G+ outreach.
At present I do not know the membership size of MeWe or Minds. That is a primary consideration.
RFI: Please tell me how big these two platforms are.
Will promote this G+ group and encourage individuals and groups to migrate to some known good platform.
Expect to use two platforms.
https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/irvq9c9MYwQrUEtQGn_waiMC5tvHDpu4v-zx-16-sJAn4NISXaJixZ5uinw1MxO3ji70iasLsLmPwURYDdsWp2IqrvK-qjilUAn9=s0
We are losing content, community, and social connectivity. In a big way.
ReplyDeleteHave a huge investment in G+.
Am the main free speecher, the main free society organizer, and the main Buddhist teacher on this platform.
And more.
Will remain active on G+ well into 2019.
Am telling people to investigate alternate platforms and regroup elsewhere and also identifying some platform candidates.
Currently discussing this topic on several major G+ groups and will do more G+ outreach.
At present I do not know the membership size of MeWe or Minds. That is a primary consideration.
RFI: Please tell me how big these two platforms are.
Will promote this G+ group and encourage individuals and groups to migrate to some known good platform.
Expect to use two platforms.
https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/WtB7XgHhKK_IziYrlicKuYlQ2pnHI_bsw8W7_WXayqWTVGdpblEBXINZhjxiTwFrWSygRJzfjBej-e-VRU4XPDe5mHsBZ9H1lI-7=s0
It's nice to meet the "main Buddhist teacher" on G+, wcangel, even if you have 367,000 fewer followers than one other Buddhist teacher I know here 😉
ReplyDeleteUh, OK.
ReplyDeleteOh gosh, this is awfully confusing. I thought buddhism was a clear philosophy. With these comments, I will tend to fly away of it.
ReplyDeleteCan we focus on the problem here not some religion?
ReplyDeleteCan we stop with all those wall of text about Buddhism? We're here trying to have a good discussion here about G+ fate. Your tldr comments are off-topic and only contribute noise to the discussion.
ReplyDeleteIf it is so simple, at least in your head, you shouldn't make these long confused statements.
ReplyDelete"Ce que l'on conçoit bien s'énonce clairement
Et les mots pour le dire arrivent aisément" (Boileau)
Long comments not matching the initial posts topics give bad karma. It's that easy ;-)
ReplyDeleteApologies for provoking that rant. I was just amused by someone with less than 700 followers claiming to be the "main" anything on G+.
ReplyDeleteSomeone really wants to get blocked.
ReplyDeleteBodhipaksa People don't need to have millions of followers on G+ to be "the main something". An a-hole can still be the main a-hole here even with 0 follower 😉
ReplyDeleteKorinne M Jackman Nice to see you
ReplyDelete