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The context with Gmail is exactly what got them in trouble with Buzz. People think of e-mail as a very private tool, as opposed to a social network where things
by nextparadigms 15y ago
The context with Gmail is exactly what got them in trouble with Buzz. People think of e-mail as a very private tool, as opposed to a social network where things are not exactly private.
- drivebyacct2 15y agoI'm pretty sure the opt-in for all Gmail users is what got them in trouble. I don't think anyone cares (despite it being awkward or weird) that the Buzz interface happens to live in Gmail. It's not like Buzz is at all related to your email. Besides, + is pretty darn privacy focused. Everything I type or enter in, even on the mobile apps, I have immediate control over its visibility.
- winsbe01 15y agotrue, but with Buzz, everyone was added by default. it sort of sprung up out of nowhere, with everyone rushing to shut it down (myself included). with this, it seems that the privacy can be maintained (at least the feeling) with circles.