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0 pointsRivieraKid11y ago0 comments

> I think Google+ is also one of their first priorities.

If they're smart, it's not. The aggregate value Google+ provides is negligable compared to their other services.

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MattCruikshank11y ago

I upload photos to Google. I want to chose who I share them with, that's Google+'s Circles.

I also upload videos, create documents, write blog posts, etc.

If I couldn't chose who I share those things with, I wouldn't be using those things.

The value G+ adds... makes those other services usable.

RivieraKidOP11y ago

> The value G+ adds... makes those other services usable.

For you. The aggregate value Google+ provides is negligable compared to their other services, such as search, maps, email, YouTube, Chrome or Android.

MattCruikshank11y ago

In Search, I see results I personally +1d. I also see blog posts from friends in my Circles.

In Maps, I see reviews of places written by my friends.

I rarely share YouTube videos publicly. Most of my videos are shared privately with Circles.

Google Play shows me reviews for Aps from people I've Circled. That affects my Android use.

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barrkel11y ago

I deleted my whole G+ account just so I could make an anonymous YT comment.

FWIW.

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MattCruikshank11y ago

I upload photos to Google. I want to chose who I share them with, that's Google+'s Circles.

I also upload videos, create documents, write blog posts, etc.

If I couldn't chose who I share those things with, I wouldn't be using those things.

The value G+ adds... makes those other services usable.

RivieraKidOP11y ago

> The value G+ adds... makes those other services usable.

For you. The aggregate value Google+ provides is negligable compared to their other services, such as search, maps, email, YouTube, Chrome or Android.

MattCruikshank11y ago

In Search, I see results I personally +1d. I also see blog posts from friends in my Circles.

In Maps, I see reviews of places written by my friends.

I rarely share YouTube videos publicly. Most of my videos are shared privately with Circles.

Google Play shows me reviews for Aps from people I've Circled. That affects my Android use.

1 more reply

barrkel11y ago

I deleted my whole G+ account just so I could make an anonymous YT comment.

FWIW.

j / k navigate · click thread line to collapse