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Remember the days before MySpace, Facebook, and the like, when online social networking was considered kind of odd? Now that everyone from kindergartners to grandmas have online profiles, these Web sites are officially part of our reality. Obviously, MySpace and Facebook aren't for everyone, so where can you go for your online mingling? As it turns out, there are Web communities that cater to almost every imaginable interest, from film to pets to knitting and so on. We've collected a whole world of options for those of you looking for a place want to meet people that are more like you, and not like the weirdos you'll find on Hoffspace. Click through to see our full list.
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Subscribe to commentschFeb 28th 2009 1:43PM
Twitter is KING!
KrupschFeb 28th 2009 6:54PM
Is it me or is it increasingly apparent that SWITCHED hates facebook. Every other day its a facebook bashing article.
And if that's not bad enough - 3/4 of the sites in the article are JUST LIKE FACEBOOK - social networking for niche groups.
Get over it Switched - just because something popular doesn't mean you are too good for it.
MarkMar 9th 2009 2:19PM
I completely agree and was about to write a comment saying the same thing.
elfMar 9th 2009 4:12PM
I agree - first they say it is for old folks - thanks Switched for feeding into ageism - NICE one - are your writers all still in high school.
Also, I am very pleased with facebook. It is where a have reconnected with friends. Other sites have promised to do friend searches but little came up. My family is on it, their friends, my friends, many with DIFFERENT interests.
I really am disgusted at Switched's attitude.
Jimmy DorseyFeb 28th 2009 11:19PM
Tagged.com is the best site. It has many options that is not available on other sites. The women on there are plentiful and beautiful!
dreMar 9th 2009 3:14PM
i totally agree.tagged has some of the best beautiful women and most if not all are friendly .myspace n facebook are hot garbage.
VictorMar 4th 2009 4:09PM
And what about orkut?
v7Mar 4th 2009 5:13PM
I am suggesting Winster. You can make friends (and enemies) and play at the same time. The object is to get high points while helping others and them helping you. Its a lot of fun especially when you get to redeem prizes...
JameMar 9th 2009 5:07PM
I just opened Facebook account to answer my family requests but closed it months later when they changed they TOS, saying they own and keep for years your personal information including pictures etc. Scary shit, so it's not for me and it's not for people who have signed a contract of being an exclusive artist. I have friends who have been seen in Facebook and have problems with their managers. Weird people have contacted me from facebook so I had to turn off the search engine option there. But the most scary part is where they say I OWN YOUR DIGITAL INFORMATION AND WOULD USE IT THE WAY I WANT .... not for me...
BrandonMar 4th 2009 7:29PM
Wait FilmCrave.com??? What about Flixster.com. It's 10 times better. I refuse to join Twitter
jayMar 5th 2009 2:00PM
Facebook is great for catching up with high school and college friends, but these sites are really cool. Joining a group on facebook isn't always enough immersion into the specific niche people want to be in. Outdoorzy, Bakespace, and Dogster all seem to have a nice following going.
Ned MooreMar 7th 2009 8:24PM
Check out campusbuddy.com. It is what facebook used to be and much more.
Patrick LloydMar 8th 2009 6:58PM
I have Facebook and Myspace for different reasons. Facebook for
finding and catching up with old friends. And Myspace for
staying up to date with all my favorite punk bands and skateboarding.
But I'm also a model railroad geek. I wish there was a same type of website set up for that.
irvMar 7th 2009 11:14PM
Is there a one-page list of these somewhere? It's annoying to click 20 times to read something.
FLMar 9th 2009 2:15PM
HOW ABOUT BEBO ?????
MMar 9th 2009 2:25PM
What about flickr.com for all the photo lovers out there??
WilliamMar 9th 2009 2:40PM
It's obvious that you don't like Facebook. And your incessant bashing is only helping to gain notoriety. It has considerably more controls and safeguards than the other sites.
I suppose, MySpace with all of the pedophiles and stalkers is a much better choice?
Christine Whitney, if you doubt it, contact me and I'll give you the stats.
PS, I check into these web sites for a living as part of my duties.
DeeMar 9th 2009 3:03PM
Has anyone else heard about the facebook worm virus? It was on AOL with a video explaining how it can totally trash your computer. I have stopped going on facebook since I saw this video, has anyone else heard anything like this?
DonMar 9th 2009 4:32PM
Y not give all the details? Does it sound scarier if you leave out critical details about the Worm?
Storm Worm Virus Warning from the FBI-Truth!
Summary of the eRumor:
An alert from the FBI that says there is a version of the Storm Worm virus circulating that falsely leads you to believe that the email about it is about the FBI and FaceBook.
The Truth:
The warning from the FBI is true as is the Storm virus. This began circulating in July, 2008.
The FBI alert says that you may receive an email that talks about the FBI and the popular social networking site FaceBook. The email may have the phrase "F.B.I. vs. facebook."
The email asks you to click a link to learn more about the FBI and FaceBook---but if you do, your computer becomes infected with the Storm Worm virus. The virus does not destroy your computer but does link it as part of a massive network of computers on the Internet that are then used for sending spam, spyware, or harvesting information from computers such as email addresses or financial information.
RaphaMar 9th 2009 3:54PM
WHAAATTTT...HORSELAND...You got to be kidding me!!!
How about orkut.com...10 times better them facebook and a 1000 time better tham myspace...
myspace lay out is just horrible!!! stuff is all over the place