Tribe.net is currently in early beta, yet it has already appeared on a wide variety of blogs. [Tribe.net is YASNS focus on 1) Recommendations and listings (housemates, for sale, etc.) and 2) Letting people connect with their groups of friends.]

Marc Canter [29 July 2003] – reflections by Marc on Tribe and the lessons that are being learned; references to other’s experiences

Jason Lefkowit [28 July 2003] – Jason is frustrated with the YASNS phenomenon, particularly because of its requirement to harangue one’s friends. His friend points out that it would be far more useful if those with power and influence were a part of the system.

Michael Radwin [4 August 2003] – puts the YASNS phenomenon in historical context and hints at why he’s hesistent to use these systems. [Sidenote: Michael was one of my TAs at Brown! How cool to run into someone this way.]

Pedro Alocer [8 August 2003] – without the sex, what’s the point?

Where’s the Smoke? [5 August 2003] – the author asks what the difference is between Tribe.net and Friendster and his readers comment back that it is both the focus on Tribes and the blending of Friendster meets Craigslist

William Blaze [28 July] – William notes that Tribe’s look and feel doesn’t work for him, but also likes that Tribe seems open to changes

Liz Lawley [6 August 2003] – Fake characters appear early on Tribe.net. Liz is asked if she’s a friend of Jesus.

Popdex – a list of links to blogs that are talking about Tribe.net