Microsoft opens its own social network - CNN.com

5 views

Skip to first unread message

Cary Preston

unread,

Dec 7, 2012, 10:48:37 PM12/7/12

to Unique Geek Google Group

Someone just needs to put MS down for its own good. It's getting embarrassing.

You've selected the U.S. Edition. Would you like to make this your default edition? Yes | No

102
inShare

Print
Email
More sharing

Reddit

StumbleUpon

Delicious

Microsoft opens its own social network

By Stan Schroeder, Mashable

updated 9:50 AM EST, Wed December 5, 2012 | Filed under: Social Media

Microsoft has opened Socl, a search-meets-social website, to the public for beta testing.

STORY HIGHLIGHTS

Microsoft opens Socl -- its social-meets-search site
Launched for testing in May, the site remains an open beta test
Anyone with a Microsoft or Facebook account can access it

(CNN) -- After a long period of closed beta testing, Microsoft made the beta version of its social network, Socl, available to everyone on Tuesday.

Socl initially launched this May. It's a search-meets-social networking website that looks more like Pinterest than Facebook, and has until now been open only to invited Microsoft employees and college students.

Now, everyone with a Microsoft or Facebook account can access it. The sign-up process is effortless -- users simply connect their account with Socl. They can then start sharing content (e.g. photos, videos, links), and comment on other members' posts.

Socl's forever-scrolling front page, which shows posts from all users, can feel a bit random. Also, though the site offers categorization by tags, it's not that easy to find the content you want.

Overall, Socl is a solid time-waster at this point. As more people join, the site should become more usable, but the question is: With all the social networks and content-sharing sites around, will Socl ever reach critical mass?

What do you think? Share your thoughts in the comments below.

268

Comments »