On Social Media

I'll be here always, but still looking at alternative social sites... maybe Openbook in the future. www.bradborland.com Thank you, everyone. http://www.bradborland.com

Is it safe to assume that we'll lose some functionality in the coming weeks before complete shutdown?

Is anyone simply holding out for Openbook.social? What's their status? http://Openbook.social

Does anyone know the status of Openbook? Do they have a start date?

Anyone going to Cake.co? Seems clean and simple... http://Cake.co

Is anyone still considering micro.blog ? http://micro.blog

I feel the need to say this now since the end is looming. I've thoroughly enjoyed everyone's feedback, opinions, and suggestions in this community. Even though I've mainly used G+ as both a source of information and updates from blogs I follow (which many have stopped posting recently) and to post my work I've found the people to be considerate and helpful. Additionally, G+ has been a nice stay with its simplicity, ad-free environment, and personally feeling like I've been supporting the underdog. So thank you to this community as I'm curious specifically as to what becomes of both Openbook and Micro.blog. They seem to carry the simplicity torch many are craving.

I would consider myself a "work in progress" when it comes to digital minimalism. I've kept up with this community for a bit now and I see some just all over the map. Could we possibly take the sun setting of G+ as a sign to strip away some of the excess in our lives? Maybe delete some other platforms as well? I just see so many smaller platforms that just don't seem to have potential regarding longevity or even sincerity. Is it time for blogging to make a comeback? Forums? I for one am trying to cut through the weeds and only keep what's essential for my purposes. What are some that you've deleted or are considering deleting amid this crowded digital space?

Has anyone suggested micro.blog yet? http://micro.blog

Okay, this is a weird idea, but here it goes. What about jumping in blogger and using rss feeds? Blogger is pretty well networked and is searchable within itself. Just join in, post and comment.... Sort of a network of blogs where each one is like a profile. (Just a thought) : )

I wonder if any of you are thinking the same: I have this feeling Google may be trying to rebrand itself in the social media sector. They very well may release a community-based app that's not really looked at as a "traditional" social media platform - maybe Google Communities. Why would they nix G+ when even Myspace is still around? I know, maybe a pipe dream but I was just wondering if anyone else had that idea and if that would be something you would jump on?