In+ersec+ion for Spatial People

This is news from over two weeks ago, I'm still in catch up mode (hope to be done later today).

Slashdot discussed a ZDNet article named Facebook kills Places, but emphasizes location sharing more.

From the article: "Although Facebook says it is phasing out the mobile-only Facebook Places, it is now letting you add your current location to anything (status update, photo, or Wall post), from anywhere (regardless of what device you are using).

You no longer need a smartphone to share your location (those clunky computers can be used as well!). Furthermore, adding your location to your Facebook content is not limited to the present; the company wants you to share your location as part of your past and future as well. Here’s how Facebook breaks this down:

• Where you’ve been. Remember where you were in your favorite photos.
• Where you are now. If friends are nearby, they might just meet you there.
• Where you’re going. Friends who have been there can give you tips or even join in the plan."

Slashgeo.org has its own Facebook page, but at the moment it's only used to share the geonews with our users using Facebook.