I haven't personally used G+ (i wish i could) but from what I've heard so far, they've addressed some of the important issues (Circles & Hangouts), but i wonder whether they did something to reduce the noise from all these people.<p>Did they do something about this ?
I am unconvinced. The author does not mention any of his parents unmet needs to which Google+ is the answer - though he does mention some of his (e.g. he hates dealing with those jumbo emails full of Dad's photos). On the other hand, he does mention something that Google+ does not address - Mom's privacy concerns...and her concerns illustrate a generational difference in the understanding of the term "privacy."<p>The author's privacy concerns are addressed by circles - Monica won't see comments about how hot Ginny looks in that photograph from the party. Mom's privacy concerns about her phone-number showing up on page three of a Google search are not.<p>None of this is made better by Mom and Dad's poor experience - they were invited, tried to sign up, and couldn't. For a service which they do not really believe they need (if they thought they needed social networking they would already be on Facebook), that sort of first impression is likely to color their attitude regarding additional interactions with Google+ well into the future.
I hate to be "that guy" but is this sort of contentless conjecture and armchair quarterbacking what the community really wants for HN?<p>Is there an alternative community that expressly discusses ideas and code?