Please welcome Loopt to the Android Market

[GasBot]

If you're viewing this through your G1, you can get the app here.

http://market.android.com/details?id...61176849768694

[ghoonk]

Seems that I need to have a US number to use this app. I guess users without a US mobile number need not bother for now

[Stone]

Imma download this first thing tomorrow and make sure I get my partner to install it! Imma be "Stone...The Rican stalker". hahhahhahahaa. I'm kidding..I think. lol.

[Stone]

On a serious note. Those considering installing note please read this from the loopt website. In a time when horrible persons are commiting crimes to those they meet online or the clubs, I thought I should post this. Thanks.

1. Only add friends to Loopt who are really your good friends.

Loopt is meant to be used with good and trusted friends. Who's a really good friend? Ultimately, that's up to you to decide, but here are a few questions to ask yourself about potential Loopt friends.

• Do you have their phone number?
• Do you know where they live and where they grew up?
• Would you loan them your car?
• Would you give them your keys to feed your dog or water your plants?
• Would you feel comfortable knocking on their door just to say 'hi'?

2. Confirm the phone numbers from your invites.

Always double-check that an invite was sent from your friend's real phone number. If it's a web invite, check that the phone number on the invite matches your friend's number.
3. Know who you are sharing location with.

Use your location information responsibly. Loopt is built to let you control when and with whom you share or hide your location. You can always control who can find you, and who can see the location of your journal entries. You can do this from the web or the mobile app.
4. Report inappropriate behavior and offensive content.

Help us keep Loopt fun! We've built Loopt to encourage safe behavior from its members, but unfortunately some members may still find ways to abuse the service. If you find material that is offensive or find that a member of the service is acting inappropriately, please let us know using the Report Abuse page.
5. Some tips while using Mix on your iPhone.


Don't know what Loopt Mix is?

• Don't put your contact information in your public profile (full name, email, phone #, home address, etc.).
• Don't believe everything in a profile. Users are able to freely edit their name, photos, interests and affiliated groups.
• Use good judgment when sharing your full name, email address or phone # with another Mix user in emails or when meeting in person. Act as you would with any other stranger. Don't share information until you can trust them.
• When meeting up with another Mix user, always meet in a public space with people around. Bring a friend or at least let a friend know where you're going.
• If another Mix user is acting improperly or suspiciously, block the user and report the abuse case. Do not exchange emails with them for fun.

Have fun and thanks for keeping our Loopt community fun and safe!

[yozpalang]

How come I don't see it in app market?

[Stone]

Hmmmm. Seems that although Loopt is an app that is advised for use with known friends and family, there's also a looptmix beta version in the app as well that is used to connect with persons you DON'T KNOW. As with everything...be careful and use common sense.

[GasBot]

How come I don't see it in app market?

Just search for "loopt"

I found it that way.

[smojo]

Just tried to register. It says it is sending a txt message to verify my number. Not getting the txt message though. Fail.

[*susan*]

Stone, very good advice. I am going to check it out, not sure if I know anyone else that uses it though.

[oxeneers]

Loopt is awesome, especially for those of us living in the Bay Area. Great tool, no doubt about it.