Jyri opens up to the press…
December 18th, 2006
… and the result is a nice article in International Herald Tribune.
The article includes comments from Nokia’s Mikko Pilkama, who thinks context-awareness is the next logical development step for mobile phones. In the end of the article, Danah Boyd cuts through the hype :) and argues that “An increased flow of information should not be confused with a deeper bond.” In addition, she highlights the risks of becoming addicted to stalking friends or old lovers.
What do you think? Have we opened Pandora’s Box or has Jaiku the potential to truly bring people closer to each other?
Sauli Tiitta Says:
“We make sure that you as the user decide whom you share information with,” Engestrom said, adding that individual users own all information stored on Jaiku’s servers and can have it deleted at any time.
Can you tell how I can delete my information if I want? I don’t know how to do it!
December 18th, 2006 at 8:20 am
Petteri Says:
Sauli: You can now delete individual presence updates and comments. Deleting the whole account is a bit clumsy at the moment; you’d need to contact us to do it.
December 18th, 2006 at 10:18 am
termie Says:
As far as I can tell there is a Delete button on the “Your Settings - Account” page.
December 18th, 2006 at 10:44 am
Sauli Says:
Ok, what about this:
“The Jaiku system will also report how many Bluetooth-enabled telephones are within range, identifying by name those who are part of the network.”
As far as I know you only get the information how many “friends” or “strangers” are nearby.
December 18th, 2006 at 11:15 am
Petteri Says:
Sauli: You’re right. Currently, we only show how many friends/others are nearby. We’ll probably start showing the names when we have found a good solution for related privacy issues.
December 18th, 2006 at 11:52 am
Ntesting Says:
As far as I’m concerned, you’re on the right track with presence-based information. This is the sort of thing that actually makes it a bit more pleasant to have a phone on me at all times, i.e. others know whether I’m contactable or not.
I’ll ignore the data cost issues as they’re unfortunately part of the mobile operators problems (although it is hindering takeup of this type of application in markets where there’s no unlimited data plans).
I know the mobile operator I’m working with is intrigued by this sort of thing so keep up the good work. I’ll do my best to keep recommending you ;o)
December 20th, 2006 at 1:50 pm