Following the release of its Gmail Buzz social networking service on Tuesday, Google Inc has already received thousands of complaints from users, who don’t want to be exposed to everyone on their e-mail lists.
Google immediately learned and recognized that not all of the people in the lists of Gmail users are necessary “friends” but rather business associates, groups, co-workers, and even lovers. Google also learned that the groups don’t necessarily mix well in an environment such as that of electronic mail service Gmail.
What Google failed to see is that users wanted to have separate platform or a preferred social networking site where they can do all the stuff they want without looking “too professional.”
Many of these users, despite constant exchange of e-mails, would like to keep off social engagements from other people.
The problem with the new Google service is that it automatically creates acircle of friends for Gmail users based on the people that they have contacts the most.
But immediately after recognizing the problem, Google has responded by allowing users more control over their privacy and who they can allow to be in the network.
Google launched the new Gmail Buzz on Tuesday as part of the e-mail service it offers. The new application offers users Facebook-like features, where they can view and see updates from their friends. It can all track instantly updates from other people in which users can comment.
One example of this is an instant circle of friends provided by Google. Although, it will need affirmation from both parties, a person from your e-mail network, like your boss, can see whether you are friends with rival companies.
On Thursday Google said that it has already made several adjustments to the Gmail Buzz, saying that users can now hide or show to the public the list of their followers and who they follow.
Users can now also block people who are trying to follow your updates such as links, videos, and photos.
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