looking on Spock

november 3 2007

Sometimes we forget that "we" are the internet.
Even when we look up our own name we have little or no control over what is written, and I can tell you, that bugs me.

I've come across a couple of publications about me and my work which were far too carelessly written to be considered true or to the point. And the only way to correct them was mailing to the webmaster, the host or even the provider of the webmaster.

Now I've found Spock.

No, not Mr. Spock, although I wouldn't mind to have a good conversation with him.
No Spock, but just as efficient and fact-minded.

It's a search engine that's growing fast due to its focus on good profile publications of people.
It's also an information search engine, but the fact that there is so much information to be found about individual people makes it popular.

And even better.
You can subscribe and write your own profile, include a picture, add your site(s) and you have total control.
You can also add to other profiles, and vote.

This enables a search not only on name or location, but also on features like haircolor, profession and a lot more.

Ofcourse I had a go at the searchengine.
Looked up: Janis Joplin.
Me oh my, what a lot of information about her!

The tags enable me to search for other entries with that specifik word.
There's news, and there's a huge amount of links to other sites where you can find more about Janis Joplin.

The photo is linked to a page that says there's no information. That's odd. But hej, the system is new and I'm sure not everything is checked yet.
That's a task for me and you.

As a member I can add all the information I have about her, and vote for what others have added.

I can also get the html for a widget like you can see here:



I understand that the inventors/initiators of Spock didn't intend to make it a community, but some people say it's their favorite hang out, because there is so much to learn and to share.

Well, have a look.