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Orkut vs Facebook

117 posts · originally from https://geek.digit.in/community/threads/orkut-vs-facebook.113718/

thetechfreak
thetechfreak Original post #1
Apr 26, 2009 at 3:11 PM
Which one do you think is better?

Orkut or Facebook
Coool
Coool #2
Apr 26, 2009 at 3:38 PM
Both suxx!!!
amitabhishek
Apr 26, 2009 at 4:40 PM
Coming back to topic, Facebook.
J
JamesTryForYou #5
Apr 26, 2009 at 5:28 PM
I like Orkut...i tried facebook too...but after using Orkut..it seems Facebook set it's boundaries...and i hate boundaries:))
alexanderthegreat
Apr 26, 2009 at 6:02 PM
Orkut doesn't legally allow any under 18 to join. Okay, any honest under 18! So, the only option I've got is facebook. I do know loads of under 18s who've got orkut accounts though. :twisted:

Nevertheless, I prefer Facebook. I'm not idiotic.
Here's something orkut users will love:-
When Facebook met Orkut
source:*harryjerry.com/funny/when-facebook-met-orkut/
facebook: Hey dude!

Orkut: Vadacum my dear friend, vadacum!

fb: Hey what was that?

O: I just shifted base to India. So just trying to Indianize myself!

fb: Yeah I can smell the curry and chicken tikka tandoori already.

O: Hey you know we launched the much awaited Application feature on Orkut recently.

fb: Huh!

O: And we’re constantly adding more features every day.

fb: Oh! You mean new bugs everyday!

O: What do you mean bugs?

fb: I mean those tiny new things you call ‘features’, you add these things every single day and most of these are just bugs!

O: You’re just j….j…..jealous….oh wait…Bad Bad Server! No donuts for you! No No!

fb: There you go again!

O: Alright! I’m fine now! You see I’m still in Beta!

fb: You’ve lived in beta. You’ll die in beta Orkut!
Tee hee hee!
T
The Conqueror #7
Apr 26, 2009 at 6:58 PM
I'll choose Orkut...I do like Facebook but all of my friends use Orkut and so I'll go with Orkut..
eggman
eggman #8
Apr 26, 2009 at 7:02 PM
Facebook's too complicated for me!
G
Apr 26, 2009 at 7:14 PM
another stupid thread...both suck i agree
sujoyp
sujoyp #10
Apr 26, 2009 at 7:14 PM
^^^ just what i was thinking...facebooks seems complicated
Kl@w-24
Kl@w-24 #12
Apr 26, 2009 at 7:25 PM
Depends on where most of your friends have their accounts! :D
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mrintech #13
Apr 26, 2009 at 7:30 PM
Depends on where most of your friends have their accounts! :D
Most of Indians don't know abt Facebook :grin: and it also depends where there are lot of chicks with lots of photos in their unlocked album :mrgreen:
eggman
eggman #14
Apr 26, 2009 at 7:42 PM
THose were the days before this locking/unlocking came!!!

What about hi5.com
ionicsachin
Apr 26, 2009 at 7:52 PM
Facebook is faaaaaaaaaaaaar better...but most of my friends and relative are at orkut :D...so i dont use facebook much
Davidboon
Davidboon #16
Apr 26, 2009 at 8:49 PM
facebook Rulez !!
PhB
PhB #17
Apr 26, 2009 at 9:48 PM
I used orkut but since most of my friends are in facebook, I switched to Facebook and deleted my Orkut account. Also, I kept stumbling into Portuguese groups in Orkut.
yippee
yippee #18
Apr 26, 2009 at 9:55 PM
i think facebook is better than orkut...
dOm1naTOr
dOm1naTOr #19
Apr 26, 2009 at 11:03 PM
facebook looks better, but ive got all my frens in orkut... and orkut aint bad either...
gets the job done... keep everyone in touch.
planetcall
Apr 27, 2009 at 12:38 AM
Both have their pros and cons in various aspects. Facebook has much better site design with flexible and well thought extensibility feature. But again, it seems i am getting overloaded (bombarded?) by irrelevant information being sent by useless application that some find helpful. There are millions of them already over there.

Orkut has a very simplistic design with adequate personal space and I never feel being infringed of my privacy here. Almost all of my friends are available on orkut and is great for making new friends or keeping in touch with family and pals.

*fc05.deviantart.com/fs5/i/2004/361/b/4/FB_by_totalenlightenment.gif
jxcess3891
Apr 27, 2009 at 10:13 AM
What abt friendster & myspace?
skeletor
skeletor #22
Apr 27, 2009 at 11:22 AM
IMHO it is Twitter which actually helps to socialize with your friends.
jxcess3891
Apr 27, 2009 at 1:18 PM
the best is myspace. I've tried all of them friendster facebook, twitter but myspace is much better. very good for making new friends.
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JamesTryForYou #24
Apr 27, 2009 at 5:55 PM
the best is myspace. I've tried all of them friendster facebook, twitter but myspace is much better. very good for making new friends
Agree..but most of them are on a particular Social Networking site, just because they have contacts:)..and they are ok with it..but those who want the best should try Myspace:smile:
jxcess3891
Apr 28, 2009 at 11:36 AM
Guys seriously, u need to try out myspace. It's the best. So many applications to choose from! The others like orkut and facebook are nothing in comparison.
Phantom Lancer
Apr 28, 2009 at 12:40 PM
As per Page Visits and number of members Facebook ranks above both orkut and Myspace

Bulk of Orkut's traffic is from Brazil and India
For Myspace its the United States
And for facebook its Canada and the United Kingdom

I have a Facebook account ,but i am not a big fan of social networking sites .... i prefer IMs .... But its the only way i can keep in touch with realtives and friends far away .... especially the ones who are abroad in different time zones ....... so kind of like forced to use it

anyways i ll vote for facebook
thetechfreak
May 9, 2009 at 3:22 PM
According to me new looks of facebook sucks!!
Psychosocial
May 14, 2009 at 1:12 AM
Most of my school friends are on Hi5 but I still love Orkut the most... I have acc. on all 3, Fb, Orkut and Hi5.. out of them, Orkut is the best.
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risrockz #29
May 21, 2009 at 10:21 PM
both suck big time
NucleusKore
May 21, 2009 at 10:33 PM
Orkut

Facebook is terribly confusing
chooza
chooza #31
May 24, 2009 at 3:03 PM
Facebook is good
damngoodman999
May 24, 2009 at 3:14 PM
orkut is used by millions
a_k_s_h_a_y
May 24, 2009 at 4:25 PM
these days I find facebook more interesting !
May be because its more happening, due to friends in facebook!
a_k_s_h_a_y
May 24, 2009 at 4:27 PM
these days I find facebook more interesting !
May be because its more happening, due to friends in facebook!
Disc_Junkie
May 24, 2009 at 4:28 PM
Orkut for me!
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amol48 #36
May 24, 2009 at 5:08 PM
Facebook is way better!

Also facebook isn't cheap like orkut and many of the members there! :x
Adhip007
Adhip007 #37
May 24, 2009 at 10:21 PM
Orkut for me...
May be most of my friends are at orkut.
Cool G5
Cool G5 #38
May 24, 2009 at 10:31 PM
Orkut for friends.
Facebook for good features.
skeletor
skeletor #39
May 25, 2009 at 12:35 AM
both suck lol
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swordfish #40
May 25, 2009 at 2:15 AM
facebook sucks...
orkut sucks but bit lesser.. ;)
facebook is too complicated..
MetalheadGautham
May 25, 2009 at 4:07 AM
Orkut simply because it arrived in India before facebook and since all my friends use it, I don't see a need to migrate away to facebook.

@OP: add a poll dude :D
skeletor
skeletor #42
May 25, 2009 at 7:45 AM
Girls are hotter in facebook though.
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uditk #43
May 25, 2009 at 12:02 PM
Orkut's too cluttered. Facebook has such a neat an organized interface.
eggman
eggman #44
May 25, 2009 at 7:38 PM
^^I feel just the opposite!
thetechfreak
Jun 4, 2009 at 11:09 AM
Why is orkut in Beta sice so many days???i think its time for cangooglehearme.com.....
Cool G5
Cool G5 #46
Jun 4, 2009 at 12:52 PM
Why is orkut in Beta sice so many days???i think its time for cangooglehearme.com.....

You know Google. Most of their products are kept in beta & orkut is a prime example. This is done so orkut can reply "We are still in beta" when people point out to the bugs. :razz:
Nuxer
Nuxer #47
Jun 7, 2009 at 8:44 PM
Orkut is the best.
max_demon
max_demon #48
Jun 7, 2009 at 9:27 PM
twitter ftw
jal_desai
jal_desai #49
Jun 7, 2009 at 11:30 PM
Orkut and Facebook??? Its like comparing cow s**t and horse s**t...
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NahSoR #50
Jun 15, 2009 at 7:14 PM
orkut absolutely sucks asss........and no privacy either....Facebook is decent, but social networkming can be alot better in my view.....i just wish i knew enough coding to write in java those ideas myself....

Hey hi5.com is cool also...but their currency system is ridiculous....like hell i'll give ACTUAL mone for some idiotic hi5 money....
mac555
mac555 #51
Jul 10, 2009 at 3:45 PM
facebook it is.......
chooza
chooza #52
Jul 10, 2009 at 9:42 PM
facebook is anytime better than Orkut. Orkut is for newbies
S
Jul 10, 2009 at 9:56 PM
Comparison between a jackass and a dumbass?
D@rekills4
Jul 10, 2009 at 10:22 PM
Social Networking SuX!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Techn0crat
Aug 4, 2009 at 11:13 PM
Facebook is very slow and complicated.I only play facebook to play games Mafia wars or Poker.
Orkut is simple and faster(I have use it on PCs with speed like 64kbps.)
saqib_khan
Aug 5, 2009 at 12:12 AM
Me votes for Facebook :D
Techn0crat
Aug 7, 2009 at 7:09 PM
I will stop using facebook when zynga wil make mafia wars available on orkut:p
freshseasons
Aug 8, 2009 at 1:17 AM
Facebook because i am Orkut virgin.
Krazzy Warrior
Aug 8, 2009 at 8:19 AM
Girls are hotter in facebook though.
:D :lol: Girls are hotter in orkut too..
Comparison between a jackass and a dumbass?
:D :lol:

My all school friends are in orkut so i use orkut..i cant tell those noobs(school guys) to join facebook they start asking me how to register and other dumb question!! so my vote goes to orkut!:smile: My 2 friends orkut profile were hacked! and all profile photo and other stuff where changed to nude girl photo ;) but i haven't seen this thing happening in facebook....
TheHumanBot
Aug 8, 2009 at 9:32 AM
orkut sucks so i moved to facebook
but facebook is too complcated :)
a_k_s_h_a_y
Aug 8, 2009 at 6:02 PM
facebook ftw. i am bored of orkut because of spam. but facebook too won't be spared soon. just like digit forum it also shall soon make its place in the digital junkyard.
C
codyhulk #62
Aug 9, 2009 at 7:27 AM
For me I think Facebook is way better. Orkut may be getting some of the things from Facebook now. But so far it is downscale version.

You get Better Privacy.
You can allow only certain type of people to view your profile.
Applications are easy. Search is better.
It does not force any color on your eyes.
Even Orkut coders seem weak.

Spam I started getting due to orkut increased from 2 mails a day to 32 mails and when I was active 58 mails a day. As soon as I deleted my account it is back to 5 mails a day.
Psychosocial
Aug 9, 2009 at 9:19 AM
Actually... I prefer IMs over social-networking sites :D
E
Aug 10, 2009 at 12:50 AM
both are Miss use only !!! dont find any kind of value , i still maintain my close friends from years without these junk sites
Liverpool_fan
Aug 10, 2009 at 1:46 AM
Both are a waste of time. :oops:
Orkut is bane. :-|

Twitter's only useful, but it's also misused. :?
R
Rohit Nambiar #66
Aug 10, 2009 at 5:04 AM
Both are nice :)

I use orkut for new discussions and making new frnds and Facebook only for my frnds..

FB is better for stayng in contact with our friends :)
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zboy123 #67
Aug 10, 2009 at 1:15 PM
Facebook of course, I quit orkut long ago.
thelordrrulzzz
Aug 11, 2009 at 12:25 AM
orkut was the first then facebook followed but both suck big time. Social Networking with the lack of privacy is a complete disaster.
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way2jatin #69
Aug 12, 2009 at 10:04 PM
Those who want to show that i care for my friends use Social Networking sites like orkut and facebook
iBot
iBot #70
Oct 7, 2009 at 3:44 PM
Facebook all the way. Orkut is a bit too unprofessional and its spam can beat any other any day of the week. Facebooks interface too is much sleeker and cleaner.
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apple_boy #71
Oct 14, 2009 at 12:51 PM
Facebook anyday
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Posted again:
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Facebook all the way. Orkut is a bit too unprofessional and its spam can beat any other any day of the week. Facebooks interface too is much sleeker and cleaner.

I agree:)
Gigacore
Gigacore #72
Oct 14, 2009 at 1:08 PM
Orkut Sucks, Facebook Sucks! :p
vamsi360
vamsi360 #73
Oct 20, 2009 at 5:47 PM
orkut --- ASP.NET

facebook --- PHP
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fullcracked #74
Oct 22, 2009 at 6:16 PM
Obiviously Facebook..............Orkut kinda not cool for me
Any social networking site can be gr8 if you have your real frens in an online social network
Achuth
Achuth #75
Jan 2, 2010 at 9:54 AM
Facebook..it just rockkk..i was first addicted to orkut..but when i saw Fb ..i loved it..took some time to understand..but its super cool..more real people.more events,,..orkut has more hackin problems,,and fake profiles..not secure.. but FB is....
Krazzy Warrior
Jan 2, 2010 at 11:27 AM
Both are #fail :razz:

Twitter FTW!! :D
krishnandu.sarkar
Jan 2, 2010 at 11:49 AM
For me its Orkut. Facebook is bit complicated......and I don't like its concept.
openSUSE
openSUSE #78
Mar 13, 2010 at 12:16 PM
orkut is too much user friendly than facebook....:)
XTerminator
Mar 13, 2010 at 1:00 PM
both suck donkey ba*ls
R
Mar 13, 2010 at 1:11 PM
^its true.and its better than everyone realizes it sooner than later
thetechfreak
Mar 15, 2010 at 2:08 PM
can I add myspace to the Debate?
mosestheman
Mar 15, 2010 at 2:52 PM
MAN facebook is the best for 1mbps+ connetions ......less than that go get your filthy hands on orkut...........

for me twitter
skeletor
skeletor #83
Mar 15, 2010 at 3:01 PM
All suck including Twitter.
Apple Juice
Mar 15, 2010 at 3:41 PM
^^
Eat bourvita :mad: :mad:

Just becoz u dont likee it dosnt me@n you shoudl say it suckssss :mad: :p

u nuuub . .use twitt@h!!!!!! :D

:mad:
thewisecrab
Mar 15, 2010 at 3:46 PM
lol @Appy :D

Both suck. Twitter is the new king of social networking*

*provided you know what social networking is :D
thetechfreak
Mar 15, 2010 at 3:58 PM
I truly beleive Facebook is 1000 times better than orkut..but Facebook is resource heavy..I donot consider twitter as an contender because we cannot even chat there..I have seen we cannot even chat in twitter,,,...its only status...no apps even...i donot mean its bad...but its not like facebbok or myspace
hot zubs
hot zubs #87
Mar 16, 2010 at 12:39 PM
Facebook really rox...
maxmk
maxmk #88
Mar 16, 2010 at 9:50 PM
Facebook rocksss I logged into orkut after one year but suxx still :p
S
Mar 16, 2010 at 9:53 PM
@Apple Juice You do realize you've been spamming all over the place, don't you?
vamsi_krishna
Mar 16, 2010 at 10:26 PM
LOL.. in a country where there will be 110 opinions among 100 people..It is really hard to judge which is winner.

I say... use both/one or ditch both/one. It is your intrest.
criztle
criztle #91
Mar 17, 2010 at 3:12 PM
facebook as it does not simply display personal info as orkut does ........i deleted my account in orkut
maxmk
maxmk #92
Mar 17, 2010 at 9:27 PM
It's official: Facebook rules the Web Check here
6x6
6x6 #93
Mar 17, 2010 at 10:01 PM
^ statics are for united states, for one week.

IMO both sites are similar. Orkut is more popular in india and facebook is more popular in united states.

Important point is - privacy settings are available in both sites, which should be set wisely as per requirements.

PS: I use mostly orkut because all the friends are on orkut.
thetechfreak
Mar 18, 2010 at 10:02 AM
Facebook is sill beter i think

---------- Post added at 10:02 AM ---------- Previous post was at 10:01 AM ----------

I really donot feel Myspace is good it lacks in some points....IM doesnot work..and few other things...
sachitgul
sachitgul #96
Mar 18, 2010 at 12:24 PM
MySpace is awesome for unheard musicians and bands who want to get noticed...


Facebook IMHO is way better than Orkut..
The Orkut interface lacks the spark of Facebook...


plus Facebook will get more users beacuse of games like Mafia Wars and FarmVille..



twitter is good but doesn't have the amount of features Facebook has...


So overall Facebook is the best..
thetechfreak
Mar 21, 2010 at 8:11 PM
According to me there are so many user in Facebook is that there is something called Mafia Wars that there are 25 Million players (even I am one of them :) ) and so Orkut looses out in the Apps department and I also hate the Chat in Orkut....Facebook is too good in comparison to Orkut....So facebook even now...Keep your posts coming....
chooza
chooza #99
Mar 24, 2010 at 11:03 PM
anytime facebook. orkut sucks
D
Dreko #101
Apr 3, 2010 at 3:23 PM
i think Facebook,orkut is barely known out of India....:)
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way2jatin #102
Apr 5, 2010 at 11:39 PM
ORkut is good for indian but FACEBOOK is good al over the world
skeletor
skeletor #103
Apr 6, 2010 at 12:37 AM
A year or so and we'll have something better. :p
thetechfreak
May 21, 2010 at 3:44 PM
Well, the web is changing every day...no idea wats gonna happen
rkneo11
rkneo11 #105
May 23, 2010 at 6:13 PM
Experience, Connectivity, stuff to do, UI - FACEBOOK
Privacy - Orkut just a bit better than facebook
XTerminator
May 24, 2010 at 9:36 AM
My twitter page is more entertaining than this thread and both the sites :lol:
thetechfreak
Jun 12, 2010 at 9:52 AM
I have no idea why many are mad for twitter...it is ONLY for status...not even...apps are far away..no offence
nileshgr
nileshgr #108
Jun 12, 2010 at 1:14 PM
I use both orkut and facebook, but I like facebook more than orkut because:
1. Orkut allows special characters in FName and LName, so it is very tough to know who is the person in your friend list. This is not possible in facebook.
2. Orkut has the OpenSocial applications like Facebook, but its less, you can't autoupdate your status in Orkut using status from twitter or something else, its there in facebook.
3. Orkut has weird groups, even Facebook has them as Fan pages but lesser I think. At least it doesn't come in normal searches.
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adityaxone #109
Jun 12, 2010 at 4:20 PM
FACEBOOK...hell yeah!! \m/
deleted my orkut page long back!
celldweller1591
Jun 13, 2010 at 8:11 AM
the new orkut beta is very slow. BTw i am loving twitter these days more than Fb :)
nileshgr
nileshgr #111
Jun 13, 2010 at 9:38 AM
the new orkut beta is very slow. BTw i am loving twitter these days more than Fb :)
Twitter is something different....it starts with a bore initially, then becomes hell interesting. I agree with your view. Facebook has some idiotic "Interview" applications which friends keep doing and ... :flu-devil2:
MetalheadGautham
Jun 13, 2010 at 2:05 PM
The new Orkut interface IMHO looks ugly, sick, cluttered and clumsy. Hopeless design job.

Back in the days of "old orkut" when facebook didn't have as many cool apps thanks to facebook api, orkut pwned facebook. Today things are different.
thetechfreak
Apr 9, 2011 at 3:48 PM
A year or so and we'll have something better. :p

a year has passed by nothing better has come up!
facebook has become more solid.

ico bhai sorry for bumping an old thread.
Anish
Anish #114
Apr 24, 2011 at 6:50 AM
Facebook, Orkut, Twitter, Myspace choosing the particular platform depends on one's own personal interest and their perspective of dealing things(some feel facebook a bit complicated and some feel orkut obsolete).

I use facebook a lot of time nowadays and a long time orkut user long back and new to twitter.. never tried myspace and others.

IMO, if you have a large amount of time(Sure you cannot lend it to others:razz:) you are very much encouraged to enter these goddamn websites.
R2K
R2K #115
May 28, 2011 at 2:32 PM
I was never interested in social networking sites until i came to know that even my dad and my 45 year old elder cousin bro who got almost zero knowledge and interest in computers and tech have started making friends in facebook....:grin:
i was like WTF....u gotta be fu**ing kidding me when they asked "you don't have a facebook page?"..:grin::lol:...
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The Conqueror #116
May 28, 2011 at 3:35 PM
It's official: Facebook rules the Web Check here

Numbers can be misleading. Quantitative evaluation fails in most cases.
sygeek
sygeek #117
May 28, 2011 at 6:35 PM
People still use orkut?! Wow, they must be living under a rock..