Foursquare is a location-based check-ins
application that launched in 2009. As a location-based application, the
platform has evolved since its debut, incorporating restaurant menus, reviews,
promoted specials and deals. Foursquare
makes it easy for people to post physical location on the Web. But it seems
that not everyone is willing to do so.
I find some people may against such
check-in application because of personal privacy. While, I feel comfortable
with it, since in Foursquare, we can check-in whenever and wherever we like. If
I want to protect my privacy, I won’t check-in in places that I don’t want
others know. And I could easily and readily share my experience and locations
when I feel I want to let others know. It’s flexible and personal. I newly
applied for my Foursquare account, and I checked-in for several times and
posted some pictures. This is an interesting experience. Following are some of
my posts:
After having a Foursquare account by
myself, I begin to think that what makes people want to use Foursquare for
check-in? What's the motivation for users to register where they are in the
offline world online? From my own using experience, I would like to say it’s
for Serendipity and Connection.
Firstly, check-in applications such as
Foursquare well catered human’s nature of share. When we go to a perfect
restaurant or bar; when we have fun with our friends in some interesting place;
when we go traveling to some places of historic interest and scenic beauty, we
will be eager to share these experiences with others. Foursquare offered people
a platform to share their serendipity and their sense of satisfactory. Secondly, as a location-based
check-ins application, Foursquare is also integrated with Twitter and Facebook,
so if we also publish our check-in to those services. By connecting people with
their friends and connecting various forms of social media platforms,
Foursquare undoubtedly became many people's favorite social media tool.
Overall, Foursquare is an
online platform and a mobile app that allows us to check in to any location; to
share experience and fun with our friends; and to connect with other online
platforms. And we ourselves have control over this tool. I will continue to use
Foursquare to unlock my world and record my pathway.
I found Foursquare an interesting tool after reading your posts. By check-in in featured places with relevant pictures, we can not only record our life, but also share with others our experiences. And as you mentioned, we can choose the content to post in Foursquare, and that’s another reason I like it. I also found Foursquare is similar to Yelp, a review and rating social media service. Compared with Yelp, I think Foursquare is more personal and can generate more interaction.
ReplyDeleteIt's a really awesome tool! Can't wait to try
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