MyLOL, Inc.

URL	http://www.MyLOL.net
Type of site	Social network service
Registration	Yes
Available language(s)	English
Owner	Anthony Lipari
Created by	Anthony Lipari Scorpiono
Launched	November 2006
Current status	Active

MyLOL is a social networking and dating website aimed at teenagers,^[1] founded in November 2006. The site has around 30,000 members^[1] from countries including United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, New Zealand and Australia. It is currently owned by 19 year-old Australian Anthony Lipari.^[1]

Contents 1 Profiles 2 Safety concerns 3 References 4 External links

[edit] Profiles

MyLOL allows users to extensively create their own profiles, with aim of finding friends or a potential date. Users have the option to add unlimited photos to their profiles. These can be commented on by other users, as well as rated upon a 5 star basis. Other features include the ability to comment on others, send private messages and add users as a friend.

[edit] Safety concerns

In July 2008 MyLOL was reported to the Child Exploitation and Online Protection Centre by the NSPCC after evidence of adults contacting children though the site emerged.^[2] The site intends to improve its security measures over the coming months.^[1]

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[edit] References

1. ^ ^{a b c d} Crawford, Duncan (18 July 2008). "Teen date site faces criticism". BBC News. http://news.bbc.co.uk/newsbeat/hi/the_p_word/newsid_7512000/7512463.stm. Retrieved 2008-08-04. 
2. ^ "Paedophiles alert on dating website". Press Association. 17 July 2008. http://ukpress.google.com/article/ALeqM5hcVF5o4TBkJcC-p4USe-2aMdZLsw. Retrieved 2008-08-04. 

[edit] External links

• Official website