Will SoGO be ready for the Big Ning migration?

I wonder if Ning will not have done this maneuver on purpose, just when Socialgo had planned to leave the BETA phase ... mmmm.... a little suspect!!!

What a dirty game!!! It sucks!!!

yep, lets hope so! cos it's been frantic setting everything up lol!

Cheers

Andy

well be thankful you have socialGO to migrate to. I dont think ning did it to stab SocialGO.

I wouldn't risk my neck ;-)

You guys are even more conspiratorial than the Evil Genius!

As stated elsewhere, SocialGO was already in the process of updating Image Servers this week to a more robust and scalable solution. It was pure coincidence that Ning decided to turn their back on the largest customer base they have this week and graciously turn them over to SocialGO on a silver platter.

We WILL be ready, along with SocialGO, and the results for both regular and adult networks should satisfy even the most cynical of the bunch.

Just for comparison, btw, last night Ning had more than two hours plus of outage (completely OFFLINE) because of their own little "update". Now, this is a company that has been up and running for a few years. In comparison, SocialGO remained completely ONLINE during the entire upgrade of servers this week, and continues to remain online even with a 700% increase in users/traffic. This is all during their BETA stage as well!

Judge for yourself, but do so only AFTER the results are in... but remember you heard it from the Evil Genius that we are personally putting our name on the line here that this project will deliver the goods to anyone who wants it "their way" from a social networking platform.

Spence

Hi Mopeder,

We very much appreciate your valuable input. In order for us to improve our service would you mind telling us what features are lacking that you would like to see implemented? What would make SocialGO a better service?

Thanks very much for any feedback...

Easy to whine...hard to provide facts or details?

Mr. Mopeder, when you're ready to step up to the plate...we'll be ready for you.

Until then, it's ok....we understand that breakin up is hard to do...

Send Ning some flowers and a nice card... They'll understand why you had to leave :-)

Ok i have also some problems at my SoGO sites, but i think there is a valid reason why those problems came up.. 2 of my Ning site where very big and i had many problems because of that.. And it took Ning sometimes weeks to find and fix the problems i had..

When i did signed up here at SoGO i was aware that hey are still in Beta, if something is in Beta you can expect that things do not work as they should.. ( as long as they are in Beta) So for me it wasnt a surprise and i think until now SoGO is doing a great job.. :)

Mopeder,
At WidgetLaborarory we have seen Ning disembowel itself and it's customers over the last year.

This is not about my "pride"... It is about doing it correctly after having a year of being personally involved in watching Ning do it badly, and with contemp for their early adopters.

If you are not happy with SocialGo during the first six weeks of their BETA....no sweat,come back later for the final release and look again.

In the meantime, you have every invitation to give specific items you want fixed or added or improved...and they will almost always be done IMMEDIATELY. No 3 month roadmap BS or send it to the help center nonsense.

SocialGO and the LAB are going for the jugular and intend to show the world how to do it "right". You have my personal guarantee here in writing...bookmark it and come back in three months with this link if what we claim does not come to pass.

Until then, your non specific whining and claims of Ning's "awesomeness" don't hold water after their FOUR HOUR total outage last night. Who is in Beta anyway?

Btw, all the feedback i get from my test members is very positive, they love this SoGO place! :)

HAHAHA,
Spence you are a hoot ! One comment I'd like to make. I really appreciate the 2 tutorial videos on the WL site. They are very informative and I had fun working on my site yesterday using the CSSs. IT really gave my site a nice new look. Thank you Spence and the rest od the WL team.

Ok Im new to sogo and I am using the beta. Is there another option? I will be comming from Ning and Im under a time crush as we are all aware. BTW in response to why we all have a sort of conspirasy mentality, this will be the 4th time Ive had to move my group from a network. Its been at MSN, Yahoo,Ning, and now here. They all start out with big promises, then when they get what they want from us, they dump us. The simple fact is the ADULT sites bring the customers. My site isnt even that ADULT, but because its a networking site for GLBT folks, I always list it under adults 18+ to prevent any hassels with outraged parents etc and each time (and believe me I go out of my way to stay within the rules) after countless hundreds of hours of worrk, laying out,seting up, adding content etc, suddenly its "oh btw were deleting your site". or worse as the case of msn and yahoo one day its simply all gone, not even a heads up, at least ning gave us a month to move lol. Anyway is there a standard and a beta or just the beta? In anycase BIG HUGs to you guys for being here.

I have increasing confidence in SocialGo. Those of us who set up networks at the start of last week have had a tough few days, and there are still some major problems: but that's hardly surprising given the situation. And you can't expect Beta software to always function as you would expect, when it's being worked on constantly.

The more I add to my network, the more I explore its features, the more I read here and in the owners group, the more confident I am about the informed thought that's gone into creating this platform, thanks to Evil Genius and the rest.

I've also seen members being more active in the new version of my network, and by and large, their feedback is hugely positive. When I go back to another Ning network I'm involved with, it already seems somehow old-fashioned.

Customer service here over the past few days has also been amazing considering the pressure the team have been under, with none of the patronising bullshit I've grown used to in other US-based environments.

@ Ravenscrafte and @Tim,

thanks for taking the time to try SocialGO, even during Beta. Everyone realizes that sometimes life throws some curve balls, but in this case... we believe they are all "opportunities."

The technical side of the platform is being dynamically updated and improved on a daily basis, and we then have the "happy ending" coming right behind it with the Drag and Drop layout manager / 3rd Party Widget Store (pun intended... ;-)

Most important, is that with SocialGO and the LAB, you are dealing with folks who are OUTSIDE of the Silicon Valley... and the rather bizarre thought processes that occur therein. SocialGO is London-based and owned by a publicly traded company (BrightThings) which has had great success previously in the video-game industry. They are led by a progressive team of forward-thinkers who are not beholden to any "pals" in Palo Alto. Likewise, WidgetLaboratory is known as a rebel and and outsider. Love us or hate us, we like to wear "Truth, Justice, and the WidgetLaboratory way..." as our badge. With our combined team of skills and independence, SocialGO and the LAB are offering to revolutionize the way that Social Networking is utilized in the mainstream.

Adult content or not, the platform has no "roadmap" that would prohibit brilliant suggestions or ideas from being implemented immediately (in most cases), nor does it have any political structure or dictatorship. This is a lean, flexible, and enthusiastic bunch who has a goal of making it fast and easy to build and monetize your social networks, WHATEVER the subject-matter.

You will be pleased to read the terms of the new adult network package offering. We believe it will be an "ah ha!" moment when you read the details and learn how you can finally get some peace of mind for building the site of your dreams. There will NOT be a double-cross, or sudden reversal of policy... because there is such an OBVIOUS way to handle this, as you will see. Like the two parts of an Oreo cookie... living together in perfect harmony.. so too it shall be for adult / non-adult content on SocialGO.

Please keep us posted on your progress, questions, complaints, or suggestions... all of this is valuable towards our common goal of delivering a powerhouse product and concierge-level service.

Cheers!
EG
WidgetLaboratory

Tim / Ravenscrafte

Just to make you aware I run a mild gay fetish site, which is also barely 'adult' in definition and is geared at being a networking forum to exchange ideas. I've also had to move from various previous networks. I was horrified to see that socialgo have already changed their terms and conditions re 'adult' sites and will now be charging directly and indirectly for hosting. From the replies I've had they only appear interested in 'adult' sites which charge members money via subscriptions - in other words the ning migration appears to be a big marketing ploy. I don't expect them to allow this post to remain up for long, so I've dugg it in the hope that all ex ning users will be aware of what is really going on. Personally I have no faith in this lot at all - they don't seem at all professional or discreet and I'm quite worried about what they will do with the personal data collected from ex-ning users. I'll be removing my network as soon as the admin system comes back online.

See this link
http://owners.socialgo.com/forum/topi...

First of all, no posts ever get deleted here at GetSatisfaction... unlike NING. This is a public archive, so your brilliant logic will remain up in perpetuity.

Second, you keep stating that somehow SocialGO is part of a "ploy" with having NING kick you off. Please explain to us how that works exactly?

Third, I've not stated to you at least three times that I speak for WidgetLaboratory and not directly for SocialGO. I don't see that you've received anything but prompt and courteous responses from them. I'm the pain in your arse... because you don't like the fact that you're getting the wrong answer. To wit: No one promised you any FREE ADULT packages.... you just invented that in your head.

What was promised, and is still true, is that SocialGO has free site packages for non-adult sites.

You refuse to share your URL on Ning or SocialGO, and you know that you can remove your site at any time on your own. Fact is, you do not likely have any site because you are either a Ning fanboy or employee... you're not kidding anyone.

Show us your site... we like to "watch"...

Until then, you are wasting the time and space of real customers who want help building their networks.

EG
WidgetLaboratory

Updated responses here. http://owners.socialgo.com/forum/topi...

Very concerned about socialgo policies now since they have stated their business plan revolves around deeming all adult related sites to be moneymaking subscription based porn operations. This is especially worrying for UK users since socialgo is hosted in the UK, and subject to UK law. I have instructed socialgo to remove my site immediately to protect the safety and identities of my network members and myself.

You are remarkable.

First, your link to GetSatisfaction shows that no employee of SocialGO ever made any price claims regarding adult networks;

Second, SocialGO has not made any claims or posted any information as to the details of the adult network package, such as where it is hosted, whether it will be distinct from the regular networks, or how much it will cost.

Third, you've posted all sorts of NIGHTMARE SCENARIOS designed to scare the hell out of anyone foolish enough to listen to you. None of which has any basis in reality;

YET, despite all these FACTS... you've spent over two HOURS and dozens of posts spouting out ALL THE REASONS why people should be afraid of SocialGO and FLEE!!!!

You sir, are the one who is doing YOURSELF a disservice due to your multiple mistatements. No one else is buying into your "Chicken Little" game...

Either quietly wait until the facts are in, or run along. Your behavior will not be tolerated without rebuttal.

Very ironic indeed that someone who (presumably) has a social network about electrical stimulation to the genitals is worried about bringing down the wrath of the law upon others because SocialGO intends to have an adult-only product line available... ?

I will make sure to recommend to the team at SocialGO that your SocialGO sites be immediately deleted, per your written request.

Above is a duplicate post - previously responded to

I feel a bit uncomfortable by starting this topic...
i posted my opinion about all this here :

http://owners.socialgo.com/forum/topi... on Thursday 11th December 2008 05:43am