gather.at
gather.at is a new social network I’m developing. It’s an idea that I’ve been thinking about for a long time. Based mainly on my experiences in Japan and the way social groups are organized there. Then there are my overall opinions about why online social networks, especially those used for dating…are, well…sucky. But I’ll save those opinions for another day.
The gather.at concept is to build a social network that encourages people to meet in person. I’m funding the project and don’t have any plans to make it a business right now. Its really one of those things that I really want to use. I want it, there is nothing like it, so I’ll make it. Michael, the lead developer has applied to launch it at Supernova in June which means the beta will be ready by June. But you should sign up for gather.at here to be one of the early beta testers.
I’ll post more as things develop.
May 2nd, 2006 at 12:57 am
Sounds like a great idea!
I’ve signed up!
May 2nd, 2006 at 2:51 am
oh what a nice url naming!
May 2nd, 2006 at 3:21 am
Interesting concept. It sounds like what I’ve been waiting for.
May 2nd, 2006 at 1:09 pm
Interesting name and concept, I like the way you presented the idea, it makes me want it now!
May 2nd, 2006 at 3:58 pm
Hi Ejovi,
Interesting idea and I just signed up. Please take Europe into account as well. I would love to help if I am able to in any way. I am not a developer though…
Best,
Koen
May 3rd, 2006 at 5:07 pm
Good on you!
Don’t wait the market… just make it!
May 4th, 2006 at 10:18 pm
I will join! BTW, I am impressed with all the work and business that you are doing. Your blog is really informative! Wishin’ you the best of success.
May 5th, 2006 at 1:13 am
I would love to help with the South African side!
May 7th, 2006 at 3:59 am
Great idea, Ejovi. I guess you would have noticed by now that I read your blog regularly. I do this mainly because I have read your book and have always liked personalities like yourself. I would be the first one to spread the word on the west coast once it is launched in june. Let me know if I can be of any help. Good luck!!