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Re: Hello from Orkut

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Post by Namrog84 »

pzh wrote: post #163
TheAceOfHearts wrote: post #23

I'm echoing what others are saying: no web version means I won't bother at all. My phone has access to multiple great browsers. Building a good lightweight web app means I can access the content from anywhere without having to deal with annoyances of push notifications or (as much) creepy tracking. My favorite example of a mobile web app is currently Twitter Mobile [0]. I even like using it from my desktop. It's very…

Why would a web version be better than an app if you're using it on a phone? (Honest question, I'm just curious.) Most people say they dislike app clutter, but then they have to keep a browser bookmark (or bookmark icon) anyway, which is the same amount of clutter. The only reason I can see is that you'd have one less app annoying you with updates, but a browser version has its own set of problems--e.g. unreliable ma…

I almost never bookmark on my phone. And I very rarely bookmark on my pc(except for minimal hot toolbar on 'new page'). Either it's good enough I can type in 1-3 letters and it appears via recent appear or I forget about it because it didn't provide enough value. E. G. Whenever I visit this site I just type n then enter because I frequent it enough and browser maintains this. But other sites fall off my radar. I deem them not worthy. Also when I do ok occasion bookmark(I never look at my bookmarks,excdpt when doing a transfer to new machine or phone and I wonder what all these bookmarks are for and I click a few. Then realizing if site is alive that it holds little to no value or interest for me anymore)

In addition I minimize apps downloads(loss of info, clutter, etc..)

Re: Hello from Orkut

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Post by Annatar »

In the time when every mobile telephone and every computer have a web browser, why would I want to download a proprietary binary executable application for "hello" to run on a proprietary operating system on my mobile telephone? Um, no, that is not how I am going to play.

Re: Hello from Orkut

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Post by Annatar »

cm3 wrote: post #236
ezequiel-garzon wrote: post #233

Earlier quoted context omitted.

I don't know what ratio of native English speakers know that the only meaning of "gay" was something like "happy" at some point. I know as a foreigner I learned this original meaning after years. I guess it's not surprising there may be borrowed, adopted terms in other languages.

Yeah, another prominent English surname that these days is sure to cause laughs in some circles: Cockburn. Though it's not pronounced as one might think.

The ironic thing is that "cock" is formally a synonym for rooster, just as "pussy" is formally a synonym for a cat. It is irritating that the slang made the meaning vulgar, and it is even more irritating that this happened because of political correctness.

Re: Hello from Orkut

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Post by webtechgal »

Well, hello there and welcome back (I guess).

What I'm wondering is does the Internet need another social network today, in late(ish) 2016? With the sheer number of people online today (be it via the web or mobile) and the undeniable usefulness of social networking to the users at large, I'd say the answer is yes, sort of.

Would he (they) be able to (re)gain critical mass? I'd say my guess is as good as anybody's guess, but with the still lingering brand recall of orkut of the past, he has a better shot at it then, let's say, a totally new entrant.

Also, I did not find any info on how this is funded - it would certainly be interesting to know something about this.

Re: Hello from Orkut

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Post by pun_Krawk »

I downloaded this application a few weeks ago, and I had such high hopes. Connecting to people based on interests is such a great idea. I think it's a significant reason that Reddit is so strong, and I would love to see a product take it to a deeper level (multi-interest connections).

I was immediately disappointed by hello. The pre-defined interests are limiting and the presentation is nothing more than an instagram feed. Over a period of days, people were adding me as connections, and I had no idea why. None of it made any sense. When I log into the app, all I saw was random content completely unrelated to any interest at all.

This isn't about connecting based on interests. It's about being bored and needing instant gratification from notifications.

Re: Hello from Orkut

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Post by astrange »

michaelmior wrote: post #221
ebarock wrote: post #218

It is strange for me in a era with Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Snapchat, LinkedIN to imagine a new social network. Nothing against it, just sound as a enormous work to learn this soon-to-be-sensation of the internet. We keep looking for ways to improve our social relationship and skills, but in the end we still in from of a computer texting and prioritizing the people that is far, instead of the people that is clos…

This looks incredibly familiar to me. We basically tried the same idea at Bunch starting around 2012. The core idea was the same: connect people based around sharing content related to their interests. We made it into the thousands of users but ultimately weren't able to build enough traction. I think there still might be room for something like Hello.

The website where you share content based on your interests is called Tumblr. It solves the personas problem too.

Re: Hello from Orkut

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Post by zevyoura »

NelsonMinar wrote: post #251

What was the eventual outcome of Affinity Engines suing Google over copyright infringement with Orkut, the product? Back in 2004 they claimed Orkut, the person, copied source code when he left the company. I've always been curious what happened to that suit. http://www.wsj.com/articles/SB108870389649953006

Looks like it was settled: https://dockets.justia.com/docket/california/candce/5:2005cv...

Re: Hello from Orkut

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Post by benhardy »

overcast wrote: post #128
TheAceOfHearts wrote: post #23

I'm echoing what others are saying: no web version means I won't bother at all. My phone has access to multiple great browsers. Building a good lightweight web app means I can access the content from anywhere without having to deal with annoyances of push notifications or (as much) creepy tracking. My favorite example of a mobile web app is currently Twitter Mobile [0]. I even like using it from my desktop. It's very…

I've had this sentiment for a couple years now. I'm so sick of having to download an app for everything. I want a slick web version that isn't half-assed, and is responsive to all devices. This is my number one priority building any new application.

I really hate having to enter a password to download a free app on the apple app store.

Re: Hello from Orkut

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Post by benhardy »

overcast wrote: post #128
TheAceOfHearts wrote: post #23

I'm echoing what others are saying: no web version means I won't bother at all. My phone has access to multiple great browsers. Building a good lightweight web app means I can access the content from anywhere without having to deal with annoyances of push notifications or (as much) creepy tracking. My favorite example of a mobile web app is currently Twitter Mobile [0]. I even like using it from my desktop. It's very…

I've had this sentiment for a couple years now. I'm so sick of having to download an app for everything. I want a slick web version that isn't half-assed, and is responsive to all devices. This is my number one priority building any new application.

I really hate having to enter a password to download a free app on the apple app store.
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