Plurk is the new social microblogging tool that is buzzing all over the blogosphere today. When i signed up first it was confusing but then got used to it. So what is plurk, Plurk is a microblogging platform like Twitter, Pownce, Jaiku etc but with rich user interface and some more features.
User interface is very well designed particularly the timeline feature but it is not necessary, twitter interface feels more refreshing and simple to use. With the timeline you can see your life streaming and also your friends messages just by scrolling with mouse.
Another cool thing about the service is its support for Emoticons, if you use IM a lot you know the value of emoticons, they will give an expression to your mood. There is also a Karma factor involved, if you have more Karma you will get more choices for emoticons.
Differentiating factors from other microblogging services apart from Timeline is the support for groups called cliques and special handlers for posting images, videos, moods like wants, loves etc.
It looks interesting, i will plurk for few days to see how it goes. You can join and add me with this link, if you are already in you can find me here
Somehow, i dont seem to like its interface
I want to bring to your attention http://www.emote.in
Emote is a concept of sharing emotions, built over microblogging with full functionality of a social-networking site and a beautiful scrolling TIMELINE ( http://www.emote.in/misc/images/timeline.JPG )
emote is a microblogging service; which is a platform to –
1. broadcast and share your emotions with your family, friends and with the entire world.
2. Make yourself heard, comment on news, stories and current affair.
3. Share your experiences, memories and events with your friends and family.
4. Connect with different people with similar emotional attributes as yours.
(ex: if atrocities on animals make you sad, connect with others who share the same feeling)
5. Jot-down your experiences. You usually have so many things to say – a constant stream of thoughts, comments and observations running through your head continuously.
6. A wonderful TIMELINE that arranges your messages in a chronological order date by date.
(A prominent micro-blog reviewer thinks so!)
Sometimes, the important connections we make are the ones we make with ourselves.