And I for one LOVE it! I am an iPhone, Foursquare, Facebook junkie (as my wife and children can attest).
Facebook announced yesterday that they are rolling out location based check-in just like Foursquare and Gowalla (I hate Gowalla - see previous post).
I have been using Foursquare for about 6 months now and have to say that I am addicted to checking in. Just earning badges and becoming the mayor of some silly location can be a satisfying thing.
What I really found interesting and made me realize that this could be part of the future of social media is when I took my son to a Chili’s restaurant after he wrestled in a tournament a few weeks ago.
I checked in using Foursquare when we sat down and was prompted with a “special.” When I clicked on the special I came to a screen that said “Anyone who checks in at this Chili’s using Foursquare is entitled to a free nachos and salsa – show this to your waitress.”
I am never one to turn down free food, so this was a real treat.
I am glad that Facebook is taking the “location check-in” leap, however, I am disappointed to see that my location (just outside of Philadelphia) is not available yet.
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nice geo-fencing on the part of Chilis and FourSquare.. nifty deal . makes me want to join 4square.