fubar (social networking site)
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| URL | http://www.fubar.com |
| Slogan | The first online bar and happy hour. |
| Type of site | Social network service |
| Registration | required |
| Available language(s) | English |
| Launched | June-Sept 2005 |
| Alexa rank | 2,355 |
| Current status | Active |
fubar is a social network launched in Summer-Early Fall 2005 as the first "online bar".[1] In October 2007, they teamed up with Jangl [2] to provide their members with the ability to call other members anonymously.
The site is for users 18 and older, and is free to use. Registered members initiate conversations through buying each other virtual drinks with "fubucks" earned through using the site. [3] Other features include the ability to buy a "Happy Hour" for the whole site (reducing drink costs for all members), file sharing, and the ability to ask the community as a whole for their opinions. [4]
[edit] History
In October 2007, Fubar claimed over 1.2 million members.[5] fubar began as Lost Cherry, then changed to CherryTAP in late 2006. In 2007, the site changed its name again to fubar. Site creator Mike Hedlund is also a member, using the ID "babyjesus".
[edit] References
- ^ PromotionWorld : Increasingly Popular Social Site Proving To Be A Trendy Online Alternative
- ^ Send Her Your Drink and Your Number, with Jangl Now on Fubar
- ^ fubar: the first online bar and happy hour
- ^ fubar: the first online bar and happy hour
- ^ Jangl Voice-Enables Fubar: Suddenly, It'S Easy To Talk To Someone You Meet At ''The First Online Bar And Happy Hour''
