THE SOCIAL GRAF – July 6 - 88% of Google+ members are men, according to Google Analytics, compared to 10% for women and 2% for "other." That's not terribly surprising, considering that the early invitations circulated in nerdlicious tech circles. If Google+ catches on as a hot new SN, the gender balance will be around the 51-49% female-male proportion. If Google+ fails, the proportion of female users will remain small. So how is Google+ for dating? Facebook has succeeded by offering features which are relevant to every major area of human life, and one of the most popular uses, is meeting people for dating. Facebook recommends itself for romantic trolling for a number of reasons: it's free; you can see endless numbers of profiles, and the pool of potential partners is huge; you can check out photos, interests and other qualities that may be important in a prospective partner. Google has deliberately positioned Google+ as a more private alternative to Facebook, suggesting there may be fewer opportunities for idly browsing the profiles of people you don't know, and less access to content (e.g. photos) that people look for when canvassing for dates online.
by Erik Sass
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