[Hidden-tech] Social networking platform provider?

[Jeff Rutherford]

I agree with Shel. I hate Ning. You can also have private Yahoo Groups.

Jeff

On Apr 7, 2010, at 5:01 PM, Shel Horowitz <shel at frugalfun.com> wrote:

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> I have to say...from a user POV, I hate Ning. I almost never visit my Ning groups and try to avoid joining more. Not only is the interface wretched,not only is it almost impossible to find your way back to a previous screen, but the e-mail notifications require you to click through to see if the content is worth it. I much prefer FB actually e-mailing me the content and I can decide to join the conversation, or even LinkedIn sending two-line teasers.
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> So what ends up happening is I participate at least somewhat in the FB and LI groups, and ignore the Ning ones. I can't be bothered to click through to find out if it's worth my while or not, so I just skip it.
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> At 8:52 AM -0400 3/31/10, Tom Adams ~ Reelife Productions & Folktography wrote:
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>> two good examples of burgeoning ning networks are valleyshare (open network) and allthingswilliamsburg.ning.com (I co-created/ closed network).
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>> They're a great (and FREE) way for people within a certain group or niche to communicate, post photos, videos, create groups..basically like a localized version of facebook ...there are a few layout and administrative limitations but nothing to really complain about...definitely serve the purpose well, with very little oversight/management/upkeep needed.
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>> come to think of it...facebook groups might do the trick for your client  too.you can have a closed or public fb group. with all its shortcomings and weird anomalies, fb is quite a powerful little monster...
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>> On Tue, Mar 30, 2010 at 1:49 PM, Lynn B. Johnson <lynn at motormouth.com> wrote:
>>   ** Be sure to fill out the survey/skills inventory in the member's area.
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>> My client is underwhelmed with iGroops and wants to change platforms.
>> I've evaluated Ning, Groupsite, and Small World Labs. Anybody have
>> experience with these, or another platform-based (not interested in
>> server software) solution for membership-based professional communities?
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>> Sincerely yours,
>> Lynn
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