Attention: To Those Who Want to Have FUN on the Internet
You're Not The Only One.
Dear Internet Mischief Maker,
So, you've been online and you know the routine, but where are all of the gay people? While you have nothing against all of your straight friends and the straight dating sites, wouldn't it be great if there were things that you could do that were designed for the gay community?
There are!
You might be an Internet newbie or just someone who doesn't really know much about the Web. In either case, there is plenty for you to do as a gay person online.
In this book, we're going to share with you some of the hottest places you can go online where you will be with those in the gay community, helping to create Internet fun that can continue in real life, or it can stay online.
It's up to you.
But let's start learning what you can do to enjoy the Internet and gay resources online.
So, you've been online and you know the routine, but where are all of the gay people? While you have nothing against all of your straight friends and the straight dating sites, wouldn't it be great if there were things that you could do that were designed for the gay community?
There are!
You might be an Internet newbie or just someone who doesn't really know much about the Web. In either case, there is plenty for you to do as a gay person online.
In this book, we're going to share with you some of the hottest places you can go online where you will be with those in the gay community, helping to create Internet fun that can continue in real life, or it can stay online.
It's up to you.
But let's start learning what you can do to enjoy the Internet and gay resources online.
Admit it, you're a little nervous about admitting you're gay online. A lot of folks are. Though you might have all of the confidence in the world when you're out and about, you've heard the stories about what happens to people online – gay and straight.
You don't want to be harassed, and you shouldn't worry about this.
In "Gay Internet Guide," you will learn how to protect yourself:
You don't want to be harassed, and you shouldn't worry about this.
In "Gay Internet Guide," you will learn how to protect yourself:Privacy issues
Honestly, if you simply follow some easy ideas that are in this book, chances are good that you can keep your identity to yourself and you can enjoy your time online, worry free.
But it's never a bad idea to protect yourself – no matter who you are.
But it's never a bad idea to protect yourself – no matter who you are.
Socialize Much?
You're probably already online and on the social networks, but (if you can believe it), some folks aren't.
In "Gay Internet Guide," we're going to talk about how you can set up your social networks online and begin to have more fun than you have been having.
We're going to talk about:
We're going to talk about:
While it might seem pretty simple to use social media, when you want to create a social life online, you need to do more than just post a few things and hope that people want to talk to you.
You need to SOCIALIZE!
Ready to Shop?
If you're the kind of person who likes to shop around for clothing and stylish things, you might want to head online too.
Sure, you've already bought things online, and you've probably even figured out which shops your favorites are, but that doesn't mean that you know all there is to know about shopping in the gay community online.
In "Gay Internet Guide," we're including shopping advice like:
Sure, you've already bought things online, and you've probably even figured out which shops your favorites are, but that doesn't mean that you know all there is to know about shopping in the gay community online.
In "Gay Internet Guide," we're including shopping advice like:
When you want to shop until you drop from the comfort of home, you will want to make sure that you read this section.
You're sure to learn something that you didn't already know.
You're sure to learn something that you didn't already know.
Sometimes, you just want to learn more about your community, and you want to interact with folks who already know what you deal with and what you want to learn more about.
In "Gay Internet Guide," we talk about the online and offline gay communities around the world that can help you connect to your community.
Whether you want to help out with gay pride or you just want someone to talk to every now and again, this section is filled with lists that help you begin to connect to others.
If you've just come out, this section can be a great resource for ensuring that you are dealing with your feelings and that you have someone to talk to if you're not feeling sure of yourself.
Everyone needs community, after all.
In "Gay Internet Guide," we talk about the online and offline gay communities around the world that can help you connect to your community.
Whether you want to help out with gay pride or you just want someone to talk to every now and again, this section is filled with lists that help you begin to connect to others.
If you've just come out, this section can be a great resource for ensuring that you are dealing with your feelings and that you have someone to talk to if you're not feeling sure of yourself.
Everyone needs community, after all.
The Dating 411
If you're gay and you want to find other gay people who are ready to date you, you need to get online.
Gone are the days when you needed to guess as to whether someone was gay or not. You can sign up on dozens of gay-specific dating sites and already know who you're meeting.
In this section, we're going to talk about:
Gone are the days when you needed to guess as to whether someone was gay or not. You can sign up on dozens of gay-specific dating sites and already know who you're meeting.
In this section, we're going to talk about:
Whether you're ready for a new relationship or you just want to have fun with someone, you will know everything you need to know in "Gay Internet Guide."
Entertainment At Your Fingertips
Yes, you can entertain yourself online with more than just gay communities and dating.
You can also find a number of different sites that will allow you to enjoy things like:
You can also find a number of different sites that will allow you to enjoy things like:
You can entertain yourself and your friends for hours online.
In "Gay Internet Guide," we're going to talk about everything from gay culture and entertainment to other forms of entertainment.
You should never be bored when you're online.
In "Gay Internet Guide," we're going to talk about everything from gay culture and entertainment to other forms of entertainment.
You should never be bored when you're online.
And finally, we couldn't write a book about being a gay person online without talking about the many gay rights organizations that you can contact online.
You will find national and international resources that will allow you to begin to support the cause, no matter what role you want to play in it.
In this book, "Gay Internet Guide," you are going to have all of the things that you need at your fingertips to learn more about enjoying life – both online and offline.
You will find national and international resources that will allow you to begin to support the cause, no matter what role you want to play in it.
In this book, "Gay Internet Guide," you are going to have all of the things that you need at your fingertips to learn more about enjoying life – both online and offline.
