One of the problems I have with Google is that they assume that you are using only one ID. I keep reader open all the time. But if I go into one of my Gmail accounts and then log out, I also get logged out of Reader, even though it is using an entirely different ID! This is because Google uses ONE cookie for all their apps. They need to allocate separate cookies for each logon ID.

I also don’t share anything from Google, post into their forums/usenet groups or click that “I Like” something because the Google people insist on attaching whatever ID I am using (or in the case of my Reader account, the actual email ID which is also my logon). If I see anyone’s gmail ID, then your email address is “your gmail id”@gmail.com. It’s easy to figure out and this is why it is so easy to spam people with Gmail accounts.

BTW: If you have problems with Google reader sometimes not displaying correctly in FF, clear the FF cache. This always works for me. In fact it is so common a requirement that I have added a cache clear button to the toolbar!

I have always loved that I could email an article or blog post right from the Reader interface – mostly because it pastes the story directly into my gmail message – as opposed to just a link.

But now that I can also post directly to Facebook, I find myself using it A LOT. It’s a terrific new feature.