For those parents that thought Facebook was a headache – it get’s worse!
After changing its name, MeetMe.com has become one of the top 20 most visited websites in the country. “It’s basically something you go on when you’re bored,” Shelbi said.MeetMe.com is offered as a website or mobile app.It’s kind of like Facebook or MySpace, but with a twist. When you log on, it lists people who are online and uses GPS to show who’s nearby and how far they are away.According to the website, you have to be 13 years old to sign up.
“There’s probably 1,000 kids on there, and there’s only one thing on their mind,” Spagnoletti said. Browse through the MeetMe profiles, and it’s clear to see what he means. The site contains profile after profile of people in provocative clothing and poses. However, a MeetMe spokesperson said the site’s main purpose is not for dating. The spokesperson also said that the website has had difficulty in the past verifying the age of some of its users and that there is the possibility of abuse.
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August 20, 2012 at 1:30 pm |
Only “the possibility of abuse”. I would think it’s more likely a forgone conclusion. I’m only pleased that my children grew up before all this social networking became possible. I hope and pray they can give their children wise guidance in this.
August 21, 2012 at 12:10 am |
I am cynical when it comes to this John. I read ‘possibility of abuse’ and can’t help thinking that this site was set up specifically to be abused. It is the so-called abuse of this site that is ensuring that it continues to be a hit. It’s a Top-20 site for a reason.
November 9, 2012 at 3:18 pm |
Everyone in america needs to get a life omg what a world meet.me in a dark alley
November 9, 2012 at 5:13 pm |
I think the Amish have got it right.