Food4Thought Posted July 11, 2011 Share Posted July 11, 2011 I'd love to know other homeschoolers who are on G+ to add to my homeschool circle. :) Is anybody on and tinkering with it who would be willing to connect? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carrie12345 Posted July 11, 2011 Share Posted July 11, 2011 Dh sent me an invite, but it didn't really interest me. But now that you mention setting up a homeschool circle, I may just have to check it out! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Halcyon Posted July 11, 2011 Share Posted July 11, 2011 (edited) i am on it! PM me and I will give you my info. Love the idea of a homeschool circle :) Edited July 14, 2011 by Halcyon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mmasmommy Posted July 11, 2011 Share Posted July 11, 2011 I'm on it. I'd love to be part of a homeschool circle. PM me and I'll give you my info. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kchara Posted July 11, 2011 Share Posted July 11, 2011 I'm on it! I'd love a homeschooling circle! I just joined last night, though, still trying to figure it out. PM me and tell me what info you would need, and I'll send it to you. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samiam Posted July 12, 2011 Share Posted July 12, 2011 So tell me what this is....I have heard it mentioned a few times on my FB circle. I'm too lazy to go look myself...don't want to ask on FB for fear of looking "out of it" to those I know, lol!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kewb Posted July 12, 2011 Share Posted July 12, 2011 Trying to get on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Food4Thought Posted July 12, 2011 Author Share Posted July 12, 2011 So tell me what this is....I have heard it mentioned a few times on my FB circle. I'm too lazy to go look myself...don't want to ask on FB for fear of looking "out of it" to those I know, lol!! It's a new type of social media through Google that uses "Circles" of friends, rather than just one big friends list. It's kind of a mashup of Facebook, Twitter, and Tumblr. You can blog on it, or share videos or pictures or check in to places or do whatever you want. You control who gets to see what you say, and you can interact with all sort of people and content as well. It's brand new right now, so a lot of people are just figuring out the possibilities for it! Trying to get on it. I can send you an invite. PM your email if you'd like. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amydavis Posted July 12, 2011 Share Posted July 12, 2011 I don't have it...but I'd like to! If there's anyway to invite me, I can PM my email address! Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rootsnwings Posted July 12, 2011 Share Posted July 12, 2011 I'm on there! Alayna Woods Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twilight Woods Posted July 12, 2011 Share Posted July 12, 2011 Never heard of it, but would be curious to see how it works. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TN Mama Posted July 12, 2011 Share Posted July 12, 2011 I just started looking into this. I don't know of anyone who is on IRL to get an invite. How is it compared to fb? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mmasmommy Posted July 12, 2011 Share Posted July 12, 2011 Laura, Amy, Karen - If you want an invite you can PM me your email address and I'll send you one. :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mmasmommy Posted July 12, 2011 Share Posted July 12, 2011 I think we all need to add each other in order to have a circle that we can all see. I'm still trying to figure this out though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kerrie in VA Posted July 12, 2011 Share Posted July 12, 2011 I joined Google+ this weekend. Some have sent articles to share with me on subjects I listed an interest in. I'm still trying to figure how to put together albums and I believe you can have a group conference with everyone in a circle. I would be interested in joining your homeschool circle. I'll PM my email to you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 12, 2011 Share Posted July 12, 2011 I'm on it, still trying to figure out how it all works! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tangerine Posted July 12, 2011 Share Posted July 12, 2011 I would love an invite, but even on the main screen it says "Already invited? We are currently over capacity" or something like that. Do the invites work still? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 12, 2011 Share Posted July 12, 2011 I'm confused, though - is it like facebook where the other person has to confirm a "friendship" or do you just add people? At what point do you see their posts and at what point to they see your posts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lolosoli Posted July 12, 2011 Share Posted July 12, 2011 I had never heard of it before! I just just googled for more information and it looks really interesting!!! Cool! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supertechmom Posted July 12, 2011 Share Posted July 12, 2011 Oh please pm me an invite!!!! I can't get on and nobody in irl is on it. Thanks!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jen500 Posted July 12, 2011 Share Posted July 12, 2011 I would love an invite, but even on the main screen it says "Already invited? We are currently over capacity" or something like that. Do the invites work still? I think they turn the ability to join on and off, timewise. So try again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jen500 Posted July 12, 2011 Share Posted July 12, 2011 Here is a blog post about circles. http://www.alanlepofsky.net/alepofsky/alanblog.nsf/dx/the-key-to-google-is-understanding-the-relationship-between-circles-and-the-stream Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mmasmommy Posted July 12, 2011 Share Posted July 12, 2011 Oh please pm me an invite!!!! I can't get on and nobody in irl is on it.Thanks!!![/quote Someone would need your email address to invite you. If you want to PM me the info I can send you one. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heather in OK Posted July 12, 2011 Share Posted July 12, 2011 I joined last night. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Food4Thought Posted July 12, 2011 Author Share Posted July 12, 2011 Sorry, I haven't been at the computer as much today! I tried to add everyone who has already PMed me. I'm Amy Knepper - you can add me if you're already on and I'll add you back. :) Here's how I'm imagining it right now. If I have a "homeschool" circle - I'll share stuff relevant to homeschooling with the people in that circle. I may or may not also have you in "friends" or "acquaintances" for other posts. I don't do a lot of public posting right now. But if all of us are connecting via each other's circles, we ought to be able to hangout, share and reshare information, etc. Of course, this is all hypothesis - the service is still so new! I'm confused, though - is it like facebook where the other person has to confirm a "friendship" or do you just add people? At what point do you see their posts and at what point to they see your posts? You only see posts from people you follow, by putting them in your circles. However, you'll only see what they choose to share publicly, unless they add you to a circle they share with. Anytime you post, you can choose who can see it - one person, a circle, several circles, the circles of your circles, or public (everyone). It's got a lot of potential - it's just so new that everyone is still experimenting with how to use it right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nmoira Posted July 12, 2011 Share Posted July 12, 2011 (edited) It's a crazy dream of mine that everyone will just sneak over to Google+ in the middle of the night and leave Facebook behind. Did I mention that I hate Facebook? I'm liking Google+ so far. If you haven't yet, check these out: http://googleblog.blogspot.com/2011/06/introducing-google-project-real-life.html http://www.technobombs.com/infographic-facebook-vs-google/ ETA: The Google+Facebook extension has major security holes and shouldn't be installed. It downloads a script every time it executes, a frowned upon and dangerous practice. and there's an IE/Chrome/Firefox extension that let you see your FB feed in a tab in G+ and make basic status updates. URL removed Once you wrap your head around Circles, it's a snap. Twitter users should find it a bit easier, as they're already used to the idea of unreciprocated "followers." Edited July 16, 2011 by nmoira Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 12, 2011 Share Posted July 12, 2011 You only see posts from people you follow, by putting them in your circles. However, you'll only see what they choose to share publicly, unless they add you to a circle they share with. Anytime you post, you can choose who can see it - one person, a circle, several circles, the circles of your circles, or public (everyone). Once you wrap your head around Circles, it's a snap. Twitter users should find it a bit easier, as they're already used to the idea of unreciprocated "followers." Hmm, think I'm getting it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
musicmommy Posted July 12, 2011 Share Posted July 12, 2011 I'm on there also. Amy...I think I found you. :D I'll pm ya'll with my info. I love having a homeschool circle! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elegantlion Posted July 12, 2011 Share Posted July 12, 2011 I'm on there too. I've found a few of you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mmasmommy Posted July 12, 2011 Share Posted July 12, 2011 I am Amy Watkins. My pic is the same as the one here. (me running) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lynnae Posted July 13, 2011 Share Posted July 13, 2011 I'm on Google +. Lynnae McCoy. I would love a homeschooling circle. I'm still working on figuring out exactly how G+ works. It has a lot of potential, I think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amydavis Posted July 13, 2011 Share Posted July 13, 2011 I'm there...although I'm not sure that I know exactly what to do with it! If you see me, please add me and I'll add you back. My name is Amy Davis, and since that's fairly common, I'll try to post my pic here. I've never attached a photo...so we'll see... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diana B Posted July 13, 2011 Share Posted July 13, 2011 I'm on there! I'd love to find more people to connect with, makes it more fun! Diana Bartch Add me, or you can PM your info and I'll add you to my circle! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supertechmom Posted July 13, 2011 Share Posted July 13, 2011 WHOA!! I just added a bunch of you in my TWTM circle lol! Trying it out now.... I'll update my profile and everything as I haven't even done that yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lori C- Texas Posted July 13, 2011 Share Posted July 13, 2011 I signed up this weekend and still am not sure what I am doing but would love a homeschool circle!:) Pm me or add me. Lori Carr. I don't know how many Lori Carrs there are but my profile pic is of my husband and I. I have no idea how to add a pic. I will try to add everyone that has posted theirs on here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom-2-7 Posted July 13, 2011 Share Posted July 13, 2011 I found a few of you. So if a strange lady in a mask has added you as a friend, it's just me :001_smile:. Google + definitely has potential. If you would like to add me, I'm Terrie R Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twilight Woods Posted July 13, 2011 Share Posted July 13, 2011 (edited) Im there now. Edited July 17, 2011 by my3luvbugs990105 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom in High Heels Posted July 13, 2011 Share Posted July 13, 2011 Hmmm....I've been on it for a while, but I still haven't quite figured it out. I don't like that the name you put on it automatically links to all your Google accounts. I have an email that I use for pretty much everything, but only use my initials because it's linked to my blog (where I don't use my real name) and when I respond to people, I don't want them to have my name (it's incredibly unusual). By putting my name on Google+ though, where people I know IRL can find me, it automatically puts on my email too. I don't like that. It has potential, but they should allow you to use whatever name you like (nickname, real name, first name only, whatever) without it transferring to all your other accounts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NatashainDFW Posted July 13, 2011 Share Posted July 13, 2011 I am on it and am willing to send out invites. PM me for my info or for an invite! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keptwoman Posted July 13, 2011 Share Posted July 13, 2011 I'm on. I'd love to join peoples HS circles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oak Knoll Mom Posted July 13, 2011 Share Posted July 13, 2011 (edited) I've added some of you (if I could figure out who you were!) My name is Robin B******. You should be able to find me through the "People in Common" feature when you add other from TWTM. Edited July 14, 2011 by Oak Knoll Mom Name removed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nmoira Posted July 13, 2011 Share Posted July 13, 2011 From this morning's Guardian: http://www.guardian.co.uk/technology/2011/jul/12/google-guide-how-good-is-it There are a couple good chuckles... "The Anti-Social Network" makes it sound perfect for me, and I'm now thinking about "Yes" and "No" circles. :tongue_smilie: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jen500 Posted July 13, 2011 Share Posted July 13, 2011 From this morning's Guardian: http://www.guardian.co.uk/technology/2011/jul/12/google-guide-how-good-is-it There are a couple good chuckles... "The Anti-Social Network" makes it sound perfect for me, and I'm now thinking about "Yes" and "No" circles. :tongue_smilie: hehe...Work Idiots circle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WagsWife Posted July 13, 2011 Share Posted July 13, 2011 I am SO glad to see this thread. I was able to get into Google + yesterday, and have been trying to figure it out ever since! I can't even find the person who sent me the invite, because of multiple users with the same name. I like the idea of the Homeschool circle if I can get it all figured out. If anyone wants to add me, my name is Tamara Wagle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mmasmommy Posted July 14, 2011 Share Posted July 14, 2011 I found a few of you. So if a strange lady in a mask has added you as a friend, it's just me :001_smile:. Google + definitely has potential. If you would like to add me, I'm Terrie R I am SO glad to see this thread. I was able to get into Google + yesterday, and have been trying to figure it out ever since! I can't even find the person who sent me the invite, because of multiple users with the same name. I like the idea of the Homeschool circle if I can get it all figured out. If anyone wants to add me, my name is Tamara Wagle. I just added you both. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Runningmom80 Posted July 14, 2011 Share Posted July 14, 2011 I would love to be in the circle too, who do I need to pm? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diana B Posted July 14, 2011 Share Posted July 14, 2011 I would love to be in the circle too, who do I need to pm? PM all of the ladies that have responded saying they are on Google+. Everyone has to create their own lists. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amy g. Posted July 14, 2011 Share Posted July 14, 2011 I'm interested in an invite...if anyone wants to invite me, that is. I have way too much free time, it seems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sputterduck Posted July 14, 2011 Share Posted July 14, 2011 I am interested in an invite, too, if there is someone who doesn't mind. It sounds interesting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diana B Posted July 14, 2011 Share Posted July 14, 2011 PM your email address and I'll send you a Google + invite. I'm on now and have the time. And it looks like invites are open at the moment. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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