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Posts tagged social-networking

Google+ vs Facebook

Jul 19, 2011 ~ Written by nightwind ~ Leave a Comment
Not long after my initial thoughts on the Google+ demos, I managed to get invited to experience the beta version of Google’s social network firsthand. Following its good habits, Google is gradually expanding the user base. Unlike the case of Gmail, with Google+ I got a bit luckier and didn’t have to wait nearly 6 months to make an account. It [...]
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Faceporn comes down hard on Facebook!

Oct 26, 2010 ~ Written by nightwind ~ Leave a Comment
WARNING! This article is unsuitable for minor, majors and any other type of beings that refuses to be otherwise categorized. In fact, this article should be read by no one! Shame on you! Go away! Famous online social networking website Facebook has been sued by the even more famous social networking website Faceporn. The shocking move comes a [...]
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The War of the Words

Sep 27, 2010 ~ Written by nightwind ~ 1 Comment
As internet domain names reach a critical point where a battle is being waged for names closed to basic dictionary words, another war of the words is emerging. This war of the words sees established enterprises trying to claim ownership over English language words that they see as part of their brand name. (more…)
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