Map yourself on a Frappr Map
by Nicole Simon

One of the latest meme running around are Frappr maps. Frappr is a free service (add based) which allows you to set a pin on a Google map and show off where you are.

You can either add yourself manually each time you want to, but there is a benefit in registering a user (free) because then it is very easy to add yourself to many maps, change comments you previously made and keep track of the maps you want to.

Many podcasters use this to get a feeling from where their listeners are coming and I started Blogher map because I am curious to see where you are from. :)

Do you have a Frappr map of one of your projects too? Put a link to it in the comments!

Additional link: I wrote a text about how to use Frappr and easily add yourself.

Submitted by Nicole Simon (view blog) on Sat, 01/28/2006 - 12:22
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I'm a Frappr, You're a Frappr...

I set up 2 Frapprs:

This one for a blogring:
http://www.frappr.com/artfulquiltblogring

And this one is for a mailing list/website:
http://www.frappr.com/quiltart

Debra
A Stitch In Time
Simple Still Life

Submitted by debra roby on Sat, 01/28/2006 - 12:35
 

If you enter the links to

If you enter the links to your maps,

please enter them as links! Here is how you do this:

  • copy your frappr map url
  • click on the chains icon above the comment field.
  • paste your URL into the popup and click okay
  • edit the newly made link in the comment and replace the words Link Text with a name for your map

Later, when the little button is fixed, you will be able to enter the url and description in one step! :)


Nicole Simon
BlogHer Contributing Editor, Blogging & Social Media

Submitted by Nicole Simon on Sat, 01/28/2006 - 12:59
 

Flappr EULA

Hi Nicole, Flappr looks like a great tool, but I've decided not to use or participate on any Flappr sites, because of their draconian EULA. I wrote a series of posts back in late 2005 examining the EULA's of various participation and sharing sites.

RTFM a popular phrase from the '90s needs to be updated for the new century to RTFFP (Read the F'ing Fine Print). As more and more sites rely on the contributions of their producer/consumer user base, more questions will arise over why individuals are creating all of the value in a company with little return.

Much more needs to be investigated and reported on how companies view and reward prosumers. What does it mean for the users of a service to become part of the value chain?

Submitted by mobilejones on Sun, 01/29/2006 - 14:05
 

Interesting question

I think the key phrase here is "all of the value in the company with little return" - we each need to make the decision about whether or not the company is providing us with "little return" or something more. Or in other words, is the value of the community worth it, or not.

~Denise

Submitted by Denise on Sun, 01/29/2006 - 15:20
 

caveat emptor

"is the value of the community worth it"

I'm suggesting that you are fully aware of what the "it" is before you decide.

Submitted by mobilejones on Mon, 01/30/2006 - 09:38
 

I agree

People are often surprised when they discover what "it" is - or discover there is an "it" at all.

~Denise

Submitted by Denise on Mon, 01/30/2006 - 09:48
 

Of course "we" are creating

Of course "we" are creating valuable content. Same here. Same with your blog, especially when run on a blogging service. While I do understand where your intention, I also see the problem that there needs to be a running business modell behind such a system - because the free things we all like to have have to come from somewhere.

Regarding this I consider the system working for me - for the moment. This can change as well, if they overdo it. Then the market will react on them and we will move to the next system. :)


Nicole Simon
BlogHer Contributing Editor, Blogging & Social Media

Submitted by Nicole Simon on Mon, 01/30/2006 - 13:43
 

Always read the EULA

Informed choice is always a better choice.

I love this quote from Flickr's EULA, "...what's yours is yours." Other vendors like Videoegg and others claim rights over the content you produce, including the right to insert advertising. So, for many people these are important documents to read before clicking.

Btw, I don't use a blogging service for this reason along with some of the scalability and performance issues associated with those hosting millions or hundreds of thousands members.

Submitted by mobilejones on Mon, 01/30/2006 - 18:54
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