I used google + for about 30 seconds in the first year or two it came out I think. I remember it looked ridiculous and had no interest in pursuing it any further but I knew it still persisted. I use gmail on my laptop and can see the little pop up on the side saying connect to it and friends all the time it annoys me.
It just goes to show that when companies get lazy, don’t innovate and try to be original the consumers certainly let them know by just not using it. Companies need to find their niche and stick to it, this was an example of what is clearly not a niche for google.

It would be great for us all here at Steemit if even 1% of those users decided to come over but we also need to make improvements to this platform. There is a sore lack of a welcome page with ideas and groups to get started with to guide you along this fun but confusing journey.