The System 291: Google Wave
BELITISM: The feeling of being better than those around you, based on your inclusion in a “beta test”.
Seriously, I was thinking Google Wave would change my world. Since installing it and playing with it for 15 minutes, I have barely touched it. With nobody on it, I can’t say I’m that interested. People don’t use it “correctly” (and by that I mean “to its advantages”) and it is another place I have to keep track of. Aren’t Twitter, Multiple Email accounts, my website and my RSS feed enough? I’m not adding to that list.
UPDATE: Bree “Sex Drugs and June Cleaver” Rubin has decided to a comic on Google Wave as well, and it includes me! And buckets, tea parties, and bears. Check it out.
And of course, if you like today’s comic (or any of the other stuff I claim to sell) check out Hilariawesome, the new online store. Help support the comic you put up with!
October 21st, 2009 at 12:30 pm
Google Wave? Oh my word, it really does exist. Why? I agree w/The System. I already have enough "stuff" to use.
The only "thing" I would like "new & improved" and would be more than happy to have is my car's "listening to me function". If I need to repeat an instruction more than twice, I'd rather just hit a button myself, it's quicker and easier.
October 21st, 2009 at 1:24 pm
After reading this article:
http://www.slate.com/id/2232311/
I'd have to say – really, what's the point? I'm not a beta tester but it doesn't sound very useful right now. The author feels the same way you do.
October 21st, 2009 at 1:30 pm
You unappreciative bastards! Give me an invite!
October 21st, 2009 at 1:33 pm
If I had one, I'd give it.
October 22nd, 2009 at 1:34 am
Hey Tony, I agree….. stop with the whining you chaps,,, gimmie an invite… < bah > off to pester the guys @ slate.com for one… "early adopter"