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FriendFeed takes stalking to a new level

May 26, 2008
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FriendFeed takes stalking to a new level

Or maybe it’s just me. :-) Like most of us I spent a lot of time checking out new sites and online tools.  Some of them like, twine, zigtag, and brightkite, I play with for a while then drop for one reason or another.  Others stick with me, likeFriendFeed.  I know it’s been around awhile, but I just started playing with it.  There is a lot I like about it, but sometimes it makes me uneasy.  I feel like I’m spying on all these people, I mean I can see their blogposts, del.icio.us bookmarks, Flickr favorites, books they plan to read from Goodreads or Librarything.  Granted I’m probably their friend in all those places anyway and already have access to that information, but now I don’t even have to look for it, FriendFeed brings it right to me (even emails it to me if I want)  Of course there is also the obvious fact that they created the FriendFeed account for just this reason.  But still I feel a bit like a stalker.  Does anyone else feel this way or is it just me? Bookmark on Delicious Digg this post Share on FriendFeed Buzz it up Share on netvibes share via Reddit

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lib.rario.us?

February 29, 2008
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lib.rario.us?

In my search for a way to catalog my music CDs, DVDs and Games similar to LibraryThing or Goodreads I came across lib.rario.us. I’ve been trying it out and it seems pretty neat. I’ve added a few things to try it out. So far so good, I don’t think it’s as pretty or as functional as the books only sites, but it’s new so it could be. What I like: The “add to lib.rario.us” bookmarklet It does more than books! Hurray! Finally a way to add my music CDs, DVDs and video Games. What I wish were different: I’d like to be able see my collection in different modes – just images, sort of like a tag cloud or just a text list. I don’t see a way to search for people I know, am I missing something? Is anyone else using this? How do you like it? Is there something you’re using that you like better? Bookmark on Delicious Digg this post Share on FriendFeed Buzz it up Share on netvibes share via Reddit Share with Stumblers Tumblr it Buzz it up Subscribe to the comments on this post Print for later Tell a friend

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Facebook is totally worth it.

November 12, 2007
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On a personal note… I have a Myspace account and a Facebook account, but I’m never sure if they’re really worth the time I put into them. Until now. I found one of my college professors, from my Bachelors degree, you know waaaay back in the day. Here is the message I got from him. How’s that for making my week? I can’t believe it. A message from my favorite student of ALL TIME! How are you doing? I thought you were in Australia or some place like that. I like Missouri for a while. A librarian? You’re living my life! I’d trade you professions. Things are the same here; nothing at ever changes. I will send another message, because I have to run to band practice. Write back using my hotmail account You really are my favorite student of all time. You were the best student and you are a great person. Dr. B. Bookmark on Delicious Digg this post Share on FriendFeed Buzz it up Share on netvibes share via Reddit Share with Stumblers Tumblr it Buzz it up Subscribe to the comments on this post Print for later Tell a friend

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