Well, nuts. I actually used G+ for some connections I wanted to keep off Facebook.
#4
MindDetective
G+ had the better interface of the social media platforms. Google just couldn't figure out how to leverage it.
#5
PatrThom
I’ve been seeing the news, but that whole “must use real name no backsies” requirement was an instant deal-breaker, so the news was more, “Eh, it was gonna happen sooner or later.”