Interface:

  • Gallery: Too broad. Users become overwhelmed by the number of nodes; the list of users paradigm doesn't fit well when browsing. Possibly map out the user's network graphically? Issues: CPU intensive, doesn't fit well in the HTML/www paradigm.
  • Friending/Friend inclusion: Redundant info. There are three textboxes in two groups; one or the other group should be filled. First group is the sole textbox for email, second group is the first name-last name pair. Redundant in the sense that you have to type in the first name (which is already provided/can be seen!) and last name of the user to verify that you know him/her.
  • Profile/Purpose: Counterintuitive/No explanations. There is no explanation of the groups. The groups are not intuitive, in my opinion. The "Just Here to Help" option has no description nor link to a description; selecting it will deselect all your options, even if a check box has been used (counterintuitive). Use of radio buttons on the "Men/Women" selection is also counterintuitive; why not check boxes???
  • Account settings: Buried inside Edit Profile page. (Just a preference option).
  • Help: Help link leads to a not-so helpful FAQ. Understandable; they've just started, and the site is in beta.
  • Photos: There seems to be a lack of enforcement re: photo policy.