Report: Plaxo to unveil social network on Monday
http://www.webware.com/8301-1_109-9754399-2.html?tag=nl.e776
Webware is reporting that Plaxo, which is a contact and scheduling management service, will be launching Pulse, a new social networking site on Monday. I'll have to look at this next week when it becomes available.
One major difference between Facebook and Pulse is that Pulse will offer the option to have a user's profile open to the public. However, users will still be able to limit who will be able to see their profile. In adding options for more privacy, Facebook has allowed one to have portions of their profile visible to friends or networks, but generally not to the public.
I really appreciated when Facebook introduced its privacy options, and, if I'm understanding this correctly, I think Pulse is broadening options for users. It's a new way to address the privacy issues surrounding social networking by giving the user more control of what level of public and private he or she is willing to allow their information to be.
The other interesting feature I would like to check out is the ability to put friends into custom categories. I'd like to see how I can distinguish between my high school and college friends, former co-workers, professional contacts, and friends from other parts of life.
OK, Pulse, I'll give you a chance...let's see what you can do...
found via the CNET Webware Weekly newsletter
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