Still too late to tell.

Regarding paying for it, that's precisely the reason I think it's total crap that's blatantly open for abuse and nothing but a waste of time.

Rather amusing as well considering Googles enormous efforts to prevent people gaming the system.

Right now, it's not doing anything, I believe.

I personally think it will never be good for anything since it's easily abused.

I have not implement it to my sites yet...still waiting to see what the majority feels about it.

Interesting topic.

This has been on my mind lately....

When I click Facebook's like button, I know who Im sharing it with at the other end.

My friends, and people that I know, and trust.

Im also usually, if not always "logged in" to Facebook, which makes it easier to click and share something "on the go"

However with Google's +1 button, for me, it just doesnt "feel" right.

For one.......

Who am I sharing the +1 with???????? When I click on something it says "You've shared this publicly". Publicly with who? Whilst I havent read over the terms and conditions, (which I guess I probably should) I have no idea where this information is going.

And lastly, having to "log into Google" to me isnt exactly enthralling. Oh wow, Ive just +1'd something and now have to log into Google to proceed and actually apply my "+1", in which case, again 1) I have no idea who this information is being shared with and 2) I dont need Google knowing my online habits.

Friends yeah sure, but not Google.

Does anyone else feel the same way?

That's true I guess, I can't hurt though, or can it?

This is all going to be experimental for a long time yet - not likely to have much effect on rankings.

Besides trying to jump on the social network site bandwagon, it also seems like a good way for Google to get their paws in the middle of your business to see what you're doing.