Buzzing about Google Buzz
I've been buzzing for a couple of days and have found some benefit.
Putting aside (if possible) he security and privacy concerns, Google Buzz seems to be a better place for genuine conversation than either Facebook or Twitter. I like the fact that you don't need to mess around with blog-like comment systems to offer thoughts, and that these comments are managed conversationally (unlike Twitter, which is more like a Where's Wally approach to discussion). Facebook also doesn't lend itself to real dialogue, which I think Buzz offers. I also like the fact that Buzz discussions I create or join pop up in my Gmail inbox (instead of needing to hunt for discussions across disparate platforms).
Saw something saying there had been 9 million posts and comments since launch, so I think we're witnessing the start of something here. Got to say I've spent more time in Buzz in two days than I had in Wave over two months. So will I buzz? I think Google have pushed some of the right buttons here, so yes, count me amongst millions..
- Jeremy