Google Reader Notes vs. The Web

So, Google has added “note sharing” to Reader. That’s fine and all, but I don’t really see the point. Why? Let’s look at what it offers:

  1. Sharing links with a bookmarklet. This is what I already do with delicious. You can even add notes. Crazy.

  2. Sharing thoughts not associated with a link. Let’s see, what could I use for that? Twitter. Or Friendfeed. Or Pownce (ok, so I don’t really use Pownce much).

Of course, this means my crap is spread around all over the place, but that’s what Friendfeed is for. Just go to my Friendfeed page and it’s all there. So thanks Google, I’m sure your Notes are very nice, but I doubt I’ll be using them (although I love Reader and use it every day).

Comments Posted by nathan on Tuesday, May 6, 2008 at 6:12 am.

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