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orkut - new service from Google ?

Discussion in 'Google' started by mariush, Feb 10, 2006.

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    I've been browsing through the settings in the Google Sitemaps account and I've noticed a link in the "Try New Services" section:

    It stood out from all the other links because it was the only one all lowercase:

    http://www.orkut.com

    and at the bottom it says "in affiliation with google"

    I was wondering if this was new because I've never heared of it.
    Could this be a Google attempt at something like myspace and social community type sites ?

    P.S. I've tried logging in with my Google account and then it asks me for my orkut account, to "link the accounts together" .. it seems someone needs to invite you in... Invitations anyone ? :D
     
    mariush, Feb 10, 2006 IP
  2. j0n

    j0n Peon

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    #2
    This is nothing new, it has been out for months.
     
    j0n, Feb 10, 2006 IP
  3. mihaidamianov

    mihaidamianov Well-Known Member

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    I don't even like the sound of it. I've noticed orkut in my google acct, and went there. Dissapointing is all I could say.
     
    mihaidamianov, Feb 10, 2006 IP
  4. digitalpoint

    digitalpoint Overlord of no one Staff

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  5. NameWolf

    NameWolf Guest

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    It has been around for quite a while now.
     
    NameWolf, Feb 10, 2006 IP
  6. Zapita

    Zapita Active Member

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    welcome to... the gmail invitations hype killed the orkut one a long time ago xD
     
    Zapita, Feb 10, 2006 IP
  7. mcfox

    mcfox Wind Maker

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    I think it's a requirement you have to be Brazilian to use it ... or is that just to buy drugs?
     
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    Nasruddin Peon

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    What is the use of this service
     
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  9. anusha

    anusha Active Member

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    Orkut allows only 1000 friends to be added :( And server is pretty slow when brasil wakes up :mad: " No Orkut/ donut for you.. Bad server "
     
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    anusha Active Member

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    Its a socializing network.. u get to make new frnd, meet old classmates.. and stay in touch with exisiting frnds :)
     
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    anusha Active Member

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    75% of orkut users are brasilians, the reason being .. Photo sharing is very popular in brazil.. Check any category, the the community with maximum members wud be owned by brasilian and for brasilians.
     
    anusha, Feb 11, 2006 IP
  12. poseidon

    poseidon Banned

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    It's a socializing network. people make there profiles and can add friends by inviting them.

    And ya almost everone seems to be brazilian(it's not that I am complaining,:D there are lot's of hot brazilian chicks in orkut with there pics *woohoo*). Sometimes I feel that google people have put those profiles to lure other(read horny indian males) people.

    @anusha- Hi Anusha ;) the name looks indian. you are pretty good looking and have a nice smile :)
     
    poseidon, Feb 11, 2006 IP
  13. bernard82

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    Orkut has been here for months. It is a social networking website, ie you subscribe then invite your friends who in turn invite theirs, etc... So you are up to make new friends.

    Well, I signed up at the beginning but have not login since ages.
    Server often down, the invitation system is not obvious, not user-friendly interface...

    It does not offer more than any other networking websites.
     
    bernard82, Feb 11, 2006 IP