HONG KONG, May 17 Gays-Online-Network
HONG KONG, May 17 /Xinhua-PRNewswire/ -- Gays.com Ltd
( http://www.gays.com ) today announced the launch of a new-generation social
networking website designed for members of the gay, lesbian, bisexual and
transgender (GLBT) community. Incorporating cutting-edge social networking
features, Gays.com is the world's first GLBT social networking website that is
designed for real people with real names and actual relationships.
"We don't aim to be another meat market, online personals, dating or sex
hookup site. The gay internet landscape is already cluttered with those. We
sensed a general weariness among GLBT internet users, and that it was time for
something new. Gays.com was designed right from the start to help you
maintain your real life friendships. We want it to mirror your real social
environment," said public relations manager Kenneth Tan.
Gays.com will challenge the subscription-based model, which currently
dominates the gay internet segment, and offer members complete freedom to
upload as many pictures and videos as they like at no charge. It will also
offer users complete control over their personal privacy with a wide range of
settings. Members will have total freedom to choose what information they want
to share with their friends, and whether or not their profile will be
searchable on the internet.
The launch of the website on May 17 was timed to coincide with the sixth
International Day Against Homophobia ( http://www.homophobiaday.org ).
Explained Tan, "The long-term struggle to tear down the walls of homophobia
and prejudice is an issue close to our hearts. We believe that the single
greatest obstacle in the fight against homophobia is the fact that many gay
people themselves have chosen to remain within the closet for various reasons,
both in real life and online. Gays.com will challenge the anonymous nature of
the gay internet landscape by encouraging members of the community to step out
with their real names and identities, for those that are willing and able to
do so at least."
Access to the website is currently by invitation only. Registration at
the website is not possible without a personal invitation by an existing
member on Gays.com.
For more information, please contact:
Kenneth Tan
Public Relations Manager
Tel: +86-21-5175-2778
Email: kenneth@gays.com
SOURCE Gays.com
