Foursquare

It seems Foursquare is getting more and more publicity recently, some good and bad. While I haven’t been able to make full use of the service (I need iPhone or Android phone for best experience), there are a few recommendations to keep it from being a risk to the user and an annoyance to others.

• In Settings, you can link Foursquare to Facebook and Twitter to post updates but it’s probably best just to send mayorships and badges to prevent bombarding your friends with check-ins.
• This also addresses the concern over location privacy highlighted by PleaseRobMe as you are not broadcasting your location anymore. Any friends on Foursquare will, of course, be able to check your location.
• Some check-ins are absurd such as peoples’ private homes, roads, etc. which are a big security risk or just silly. Stick to public venues such as shops, pubs, cinemas, etc.
• Check out this list for all the badges available and make sure to check-in to some of the more obscure places such as playgrounds, gyms and airports, etc.

Hopefully, I’ll be able to sort out a proper device for checking in soon as the service looks fun.