Comments on: Plurk - Ooooooh Another Shiny New Twitter-Like Thing!

By: Jeff

Jeff — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 19:21:58 +0000

It’s one of those services you WANT to like but just can’t. The friend import option still doesn’t work… the timeline is confusing and needless… oh well. I’m trying to migrate to Jaiku - IF Google will lend support.

By: Rudy

Rudy — Thu, 05 Jun 2008 17:22:08 +0000

It’s certainly pretty and flashy. I do agree Plurk might be designed for girls/women or those who crave dolled up user interface. Personally I’m more inclined towards simplicity, speed, and efficiency.

I also think if (when?) Plurk can handle the Scobleizer-like load, then it may have a chance to be next Twitter replacement.

By: Chris Clarke

Chris Clarke — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 13:51:48 +0000

Did you really just write a blog post comparing one microblogging platform to another microblogging platform?

Good grief, talk about shiny object syndrome, Dave!

By: Rick Weiss

Rick Weiss — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 11:34:42 +0000

I find Plurk’s timeline to be unwieldly. Twitter has a timeline too, with a display that’s easier to navigate. (not that Plurk is difficult)

It’s no Twitter killer, that’s for sure. Though the fact that it’s Canadian gives extra points for sure!

By: Eden Spodek

Eden Spodek — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 01:58:20 +0000

I had a look at Plurk over the weekend and it just didn’t do it for me. I’ve been asking my twitter pals what all the fuss is about (particularly the ones who have made the Plurk leap) and no one has been able to tell me. Like you, I’d love to support a home grown company but I’d need to find a more compelling reason before I take the Plurk plunge and test it out.

Last year I signed up for Jaiku and Pownce but Twitter is still my social network of choice, even with all the bumps and bruises along the way. I’m not sure why us otherwise critical social media types have put up with it for so long but we do.

Like you, I may be wrong and a week from now I’ll be eating my words but for now, I’d rather tweet than Plurk. Thanks for the post. You’ve helped confirm my initial instincts.

By: Drew Beatty

Drew Beatty — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 01:54:58 +0000

I have played with Plurk a little bit, but it left me cold. I find the “timeline” to be unwieldy, and the overall design to be unattractive. Also, it has been down more than Twitter the last few days! Overall assessment, something I don’t need in my life.