GetGlue – The Network That Sticks to You!
Undoubtedly, the internet will define our generation along with global warming and obesity. It’s the only invention that allows billions of pieces of information to be transferred across the globe every single second of every single day. If it were to one day vanish, the business world would crumble, banks would be shut, power systems and networks would falter and more importantly, you wouldn’t be able to read the latest posts here on Crenk.
Despite the internet’s numerous ways of entertaining and enlightening us it also has limitations when it comes to keeping things fresh. After an hour or so of browsing I seem to come up against a brick wall whereby I become enthralled with boredom and can’t find anything else to read, watch or listen to. That’s where glue comes in.
It’s a plug-in for Mozilla Firefox and it only takes a few minutes to install and get up and running. Basically, it’s a toolbar that allows you to see what your friends are reading, doing or watching. If they like something they glue it up on their toolbar. The same goes for you. Then, everyone in your network and indeed beyond will be able to see your favourite sites and videos and enjoy them.
I like glue because of its simplicity. They could have gone down another route altogether but they didn’t. The idea and how it works is all easy-peasy which is what counts in the world of Web 2.0. it works on the same principal of Twitter (not everyone enjoys surfing through profile pages anymore) by giving you little shots of info.
One drawback is that it can get a bit annoying constantly receiving updates from your friends. However, all you have to do is close it for a while as you enjoy a spot of surfing. 8/10
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