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Back on Brightkite…

Posted on: June 26, 2009 at 11:04 am | Posted under: Life, Social Networking
Tags: Apple, Brightkite, iPhone, LBS, photo uploads | Comments: View Comments

Back in April I talked about how I was taking a break from using Brightkite, well after this past weekend that all changed.  I find it easier to snap a photo on the iPhone and upload it Brightkite with a caption and let people comment on it.  The process is dead simple, easier than using twitpic and having the caption lost because clients do not pass it along.

So, with that being said, expect to see more activity from me on Brightkite.

Now I just wish that Apple would get around to approving the app changes so that the broken features are fixed – hurry up Apple!

Time for a break from Brightkite

Posted on: April 11, 2009 at 9:00 pm | Posted under: Life, Social Networking
Tags: Brightkite, micro blogging, Twitter | Comments: View Comments

For those of you that follow me online, you know that in the past I have posted a lot from Brightkite.  There are things about the site that had me hooked for quite a while.  But, I am starting to notice that it gets annoying to update my status on Brightkite and then go and check Twitter to see what everyone else is up to.  Colin has also pointed out his frustration with doing this, and is also taking a break from Brightkite.

Don’t get me wrong, I think Brightkite is a stellar network and they have a number of features that I really like.  It is nice to go back through my history of updates to see where I have sent updates from and where my travels have led me for that week, I am also a fan of being able to comment on posts.  But, there are also things that I am still waiting for – a desktop application, more search options, timestamps in my timezone, and less downtime.  Yes, I have noticed a good bit of downtime when I go to the site.

So, I am sticking with Twitter for my updates.  I will still check-in on Brightkite (if the service is up at the particular time), but that is about it.

Cheers!

Win Yourself a Brightkite Sticker!

Posted on: December 16, 2008 at 3:34 am | Posted under: Social Networking
Tags: Brightkite, contest | Comments: View Comments

I received stickers in the mail yesterday from the good people over at Brightkite.  Since I only need one sticker out of what I received, I am giving you the chance to win one.

To win a sticker, write a post on your own blog explaining the reasons why you like Brightkite (and use it) and if you have a story of how the social network helped to connect you with people while you were on a trip or you discovered a new place to eat, please share it.

Be sure to leave a comment on this post with a link to your blog post. Entries will be accepted until 11:59PM EST on December 19th.

The best 5 posts will receive a Brightkite sticker and a JacobBurke sticker.

Cheers!

HELP! My laptop needs pimping out!

Posted on: July 30, 2008 at 9:26 pm | Posted under: Social Networking, Technology
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I purchased a new laptop last month and it needs some pimping.  Right now the lid of it just bares the DELL logo and it needs something more.  If you are able to help out in this effort and send some stickers from your company to liven it up, leave a comment and I will contact you with my email address.

Facebook’s new design on IE6 – Doesn’t Exist

Posted on: July 24, 2008 at 6:47 am | Posted under: Social Networking, Technology
Tags: Design, Facebook, IE6, Social Networking, UI | Comments: View Comments

My buddy Brian went to view the new Facebook design on IE6 on his computer at work.  The problem, it won’t load!  He got a funny message from Facebook telling him that they are not cool enough to support his browser.  Check out the photo he grabbed with his phone and sent to me.  I had to share this, because it means that either Facebook needs to become backwards compatible with their new design or he just needs to upgrade his browser :)

What are your thoughts?

Cheers!