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If G+ knows individuals, then search results served to other known (or unknown) individuals could reflect the subject individual's 'circles' settings. Ergo, ind
by rch 15y ago
If G+ knows individuals, then search results served to other known (or unknown) individuals could reflect the subject individual's 'circles' settings. Ergo, individuals in general have a significant, possibly material, incentive to take part in G+ to the greatest extent possible.
search > social
- paganel 15y ago> If G+ knows individuals, then search results served to other known (or unknown) individuals could reflect the subject individual's 'circles' settings Yeah, it would be really interesting to see which of my other friends would make it into the "Midget porn" circle, or into the "How do you kill yourself?" circle or the "How do I get rich?" circle, all these based on our collective Google searches.
- rch 15y agoI think the idea is that you could share pics of your latest furry costume with your 'fur-friends' circle, without your parents or potential employers even knowing that circle exists. What's even better, is that there is technically nothing stopping Google from keeping your employer from finding all the great ideas you've been giving away on HN, if you've somehow associated your HN account with a circle... unless said employer comes directly to HN, obviously.