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The volume controls for circles are a great idea. I prefer this to the algorithmic approach taken by Facebook. It's a pitty that pseudonymns are still not mentioned here though. NSFW controls would be nice too (as opposed to the blanket ban on NSFW content in place at present).
I have to change the volume for each user?
You don't "have" to do anything, but if you wish you can change the volume for each circle.
I really, really, really wish the Google+ Desktop site worked on my iPad like /most every other non-Flash site on the 'net./ It's so bloated with heaven know's what (JavaScript?) that all I get is a tantalizing preview of G+ before Safari crashes. Even regular Google crashes Safari if I'm logged in on my iPad (thanks to the new Google Bar?). G+ is the last 'Desktop Only' website I use. (Outside of work, at least.) Th…
Not sure why this should be downvoted; G+ really is an atrocious mess when one tries to view it in most mobile browsers. This all applies to Android too, amazingly enough. If Google wants people to use G+, then they really do need to get it on a javascript diet -- or at least start seriously testing it, starting with their own devices. I got the Galaxy Nexus on release day. Upon trying to visit a G+ post that was lin…
It is ironic: because of that, I might use the product more if it were made by any other company. I just rely on other Google products so much that having this one intrude on others means it's not worth it.
One big missing feature for me is the wall post from Facebook or the @at message from Twitter. I didn't realize at first how much I use the 'open direct message' features on these other networks until I started messing around with G+.
you start your word with + and you will get a autocomplete that works like @ at twitter ;-) Also hashtags are now supported.
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Not sure why this should be downvoted; G+ really is an atrocious mess when one tries to view it in most mobile browsers. This all applies to Android too, amazingly enough. If Google wants people to use G+, then they really do need to get it on a javascript diet -- or at least start seriously testing it, starting with their own devices. I got the Galaxy Nexus on release day. Upon trying to visit a G+ post that was lin…
If you're on Android, then why not use the Android app?
For all the UI's clean, minimalistic pretenses, it's ultimately a hog underneath. If there is no adult supervision on the G+ team to prevent this mess happening, because after all people should just download the app or something, then again, I'm inclined to steer well clear of it.
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Not sure why this should be downvoted; G+ really is an atrocious mess when one tries to view it in most mobile browsers. This all applies to Android too, amazingly enough. If Google wants people to use G+, then they really do need to get it on a javascript diet -- or at least start seriously testing it, starting with their own devices. I got the Galaxy Nexus on release day. Upon trying to visit a G+ post that was lin…
If you're on Android, then why not use the Android app?
Still no write API, wtf?
There was such a huge influx from my friends to use Google+ when invites were first sent out, but now, barely anyone in my circles use it anymore. However, when I do check it, my feed is filled with posts from 2-3 power users from my Randoms Circle, so this "graphic-equalize" feature is very welcome! Just curious, has anyone stopped using other soical networks and are using G+ instead, or do you use G+ on top of them…
What Google+ is missing when compared with Facebook is the event planning tool. The one time I find myself returning to Facebook is when someone is organizing a party or a night out.
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If you're on Android, then why not use the Android app?
Apps sometimes appear to be reinventing bookmarks.
I can't find them right now, but I remember reading a blog post or two complaining that manually dividing your contacts into Circles (and maintaining those Circles over time) was bad/useless busy work to force on users. I wonder if this Volume thing will feel like just another micro-managing necessity that makes it worse. But I'm glad to see that they've added lots of features - like multiple admins for brand Pages,…
It is extremely useful however if you want multiple channels of communication. Say, you want to post news for Ruby developers and you do that daily ... so why on earth would you want to spam your friends that aren't even developers? On the other hand posting pictures of your child should be for close acquaintances only - friends, colleagues from school / work, family, otherwise if you get popular you'll regret exposing your personal life ;)
A feature is busy work as long as you don't need it. As soon as you need it however, it becomes indispensable. Also, this particular problem cannot be solved by either ignoring it or solving it algorithmically.