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ShoutLife.com has
carved out a niche as a Christian social networking site. The site
currently has about 140,000 registered users and aims to be clean, safe and
family-friendly.
An alternative to MySpace for the 13 – 18 age
group, ZoeCity.com boasts
20,000 users per month. It allows users to create a profile and seek
friends. The site is self-regulated, and offers an additional layer of
security by allowing users to verify their identity and receive a security
badge.
MyChurch.org is touted
as “a free online tool for churches to extend their communities
between Sundays.” More than 30,000 churches have created a social
network for their congregations on the site.
GodTube.com works much
like YouTube, and is described as “a video-driven social network
where users can explore their faith.” The site “showcases
religious content from many . . . leading Christian ministries.”
Major changes to the site will be made in February.
FranktownRocks.com is a
music-driven virtual world for younger kids, set in the mythical city of
Franktown. It includes music-based games, virtual instruments, a recording
studio, a customizable music player, and even real video music lessons. The
site is free, but paying members can unlock more features. While not
specifically Christian, Parents Magazine named it one of the “best of the next generation
of junior social networking sites.”
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Launched in January by a Middle Tennessee mother of
three, MyUville.com is
another virtual world for children. Their task is to help Raccoo the
raccoon, one of six main characters, escape Ho-Hum Zoo – and guide
him, through games, to Uville. Users can interact with others, but no
personal names or places can be shared. MyUville is not specifically
Christian, but is family friendly.
February 2009
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