It seems like every single day there is a new announcement of an app or service that claims to be either the next "big thing in social" or a social outlet for one specific interest. Even analysts have begun weighing in on how this shift has started. Instead of developing games and productivity apps, people are trying to market their ideas in the social media arena. We have the big ones; Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Instagram, LinkedIn. Some may say that Google+, MySpace, Reddit and a few others also qualify as major social networks.
But there are hundreds, if not thousands, more social networks popping up every day. App.net is a new one that actually seems to be taking hold. The purpose of this thread is for everyone to discuss your views on the current situation and the future of social networking. Do you think we are at the place where we have more than enough "Major" social networks and smaller ones won't ever take hold? Or maybe you think that some of the current big players in social will be shortly dethroned by some new entries? Or you could possibly be one that thinks more is better, joining and actively using every new social network that comes along.
I personally think that the 4-5 major networks are more than enough. Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram are the three I use. I just don't have the time or energy to post content actively on any more networks than this. Facebook and Twitter are the controlling interests here, and I don't see that changing anytime soon. Sure, people complain about Facebook this or Twitter that, but another network taking over doesn't look like it'll happen. So much is integrated with these two. There are many sites and apps that now require you to log in with either Facebook or Twitter to even use them.
Let's not turn this into an argument over whether Facebook is good or Twitter is bad. Let's use this thread to discuss what we all use now and what we see as the future of social networking.
But there are hundreds, if not thousands, more social networks popping up every day. App.net is a new one that actually seems to be taking hold. The purpose of this thread is for everyone to discuss your views on the current situation and the future of social networking. Do you think we are at the place where we have more than enough "Major" social networks and smaller ones won't ever take hold? Or maybe you think that some of the current big players in social will be shortly dethroned by some new entries? Or you could possibly be one that thinks more is better, joining and actively using every new social network that comes along.
I personally think that the 4-5 major networks are more than enough. Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram are the three I use. I just don't have the time or energy to post content actively on any more networks than this. Facebook and Twitter are the controlling interests here, and I don't see that changing anytime soon. Sure, people complain about Facebook this or Twitter that, but another network taking over doesn't look like it'll happen. So much is integrated with these two. There are many sites and apps that now require you to log in with either Facebook or Twitter to even use them.
Let's not turn this into an argument over whether Facebook is good or Twitter is bad. Let's use this thread to discuss what we all use now and what we see as the future of social networking.