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YGAF.COM BRIDGES INTERNET SOCIAL GAP BY FACILITATING OFFLINE FRIENDSHIPS
PLEASE NOTE: A shorter, radio-ready audio version of this press
release is available at http://majon.com/advanced/audiopr/ygaf.mp3
Dateline: March 28, 2006 ... Hindley Green, Wigan, UK
Contact Name: Tim Aspinall
Contact Phone: 44-1942-767788
E-mail: timandanne@ygaf.com
Web Address: http://www.ygaf.com
HINDLEY GREEN, WIGAN, UK - March 28, 2006 - Tim Aspinall is in
the business of taking online friendships offline. Aspinall, the
founder of "You've Gotta Friend" (http://www.YGAF.com),
acknowledges that chat rooms, discussion forums, and online
dating sites have boomed over the past few years, but says,
"There's still a huge gap in the Internet social fabric. It's
difficult to make the transition from having an online
acquaintance to developing a true, face-to- face friendship."
Aspinall is successfully bridging that gap with You've Gotta
Friend, a site that encourages members to expand their social
horizons by organizing and participating in events and activities
with others in their area. "It's an easy and fun way for like-
minded people to come together," says Aspinall.
The free service is available to users all over the world. A
member who wants to initiate an activity simply posts their
profile, information about the event, and the number of people
they would like to invite. Members who are interested in the
activity book the event, after which the organizer reviews their
profiles and feedback from other users and accepts or declines
the bookings. Recently posted activities include a paintball
session in Russia, a clay pigeon target shooting expedition in
the UK and sightseeing in Germany.
"A person who wants to try something daring - like hot air
ballooning or mountain climbing - can visit YGAF.com to find
others in their area who want to do the same," says Aspinall.
"But the site is also for those looking for companionship while
doing everyday activities such as dining out, playing poker, ice
skating, yachting, or clubbing."
Although Internet friendship sites abound, those connections
rarely make the transition to the real world. By basing
connections on activities and events, You've Gotta Friend
provides the foundation for members to actively develop
friendships offline. "YGAF.com is a great start for someone who's
new to an area or whose current friends don't share the same
interests," says Aspinall. "There are many ways to meet new
people; we just provide a free, easy way to invite and qualify
those people beforehand."
Potential friends can learn more by visiting http://www.ygaf.com
For more information, or to schedule an interview, please contact
Tim Aspinall at 406 Atherton Road, Hindley Green, Wigan, UK, call
44-1942-767788, or email: timandanne@ygaf.com.
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