Am I the only one who doesn't like the idea of Miiverse?

[CM30]

I'm not against social networks or forums, but I've always thought they should be handled by independent groups and individuals rather than the companies responsible for the topic they're about like Nintendo.

It also makes me fear that the next generation of Nintendo gamers will stick to Nintendo's own social networking tools rather than using third party gaming forums and networks like this one, or Nintendo Life, or maybe even IGN or Gamespot/GameFAQs. That's kind of unfair competition for people running these sites, and it's hurting an already battered market (the forum one in general thanks to sites like Facebook and Twitter).

So yes, does anyone else not like the concept in general, and kind of worry what it could end up doing to Nintendo fan sites and forums? Heck, anyone else worried that Microsoft or Sony could do the same thing and hurt general gaming sites in just as significant a manner?

What do you think?

 

[Aensland]

Sony has Playstation Home which rocks and they had a PSP version in beta for a while called R00M (the 00 being an infinity sign). for whatever reason they did away with R00M despite the beta showing positive results. My fear is they may already being taking it to the PC world much as you said.

I do fear for forums to be going the way of IRC channels. It is sad to see what I feel are far better social software / apps / sites die off.

 

[benoit489]

eh I'm fine with it and I think forums are better for more in depth and personal discussion. Miiverse has carved out it's own little niche, but I don't think it's pulling away worthwhile members from forums.

 

[Link 70222]

I don't think it's pulling away worthwhile members from forums.



Yeah, we definitely don't need people like this joining forums.

 

[Aensland]

LOL Link we have one of those already... they've just been silent as of late, thankfully.

 

[CM30]

Heh, that Miiverse poster reminds me of all the idiots on webmaster forums posting one line nonsense to up their post count. With said person usually coming from some third world country to boot.