Yoursphere was founded by Mary Kay Hoal, a mother of five and a successful corporate media entrepreneur who became concerned about the safety of her children when they wanted to join social networking sites.
Immersing herself in the world of online social networking, Mary Kay saw firsthand the disturbingly coarse culture and very real dangers present for youth. It was (and still is) all right there: Adult strangers ogling and soliciting preteen girls for sex, porn aimed directly at youth, bullying, and vicious harassment committed by users hiding behind fake profiles. (At this time it was also revealed that one site harbored an astonishing 29,000 registered sex offenders). And all of it with apparently no oversight. As a result, Mary Kay resisted allowing her children to create profiles on the world's largest networking site.
"I wouldn't invite 29,000 registered sex offenders into our house," she told her children, "so why would I let that happen online?"
The answer: She wouldn't.
Knowing firsthand that today's youth are, above all, each unique, with different interests and talents, Mary Kay set out to build a pioneering social networking site. An encouraging community that would celebrate and support young people for who they are, in the safest online environment possible. A smarter and warmer place, one she would readily allow her own children to join. A place all our kids deserve. Yoursphere.
Based in Davis, CA, Yoursphere launched in August 2008.
Join Yoursphere.com Today - Free 30-Day TrialYoursphere.com is an online community that offers kids and teens a rewarding, purposeful and positive experience. |
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Kids & Teens: A New Place Just for You!Yoursphere.com has all the stuff you love – hanging out with friends, sharing photos and videos, blogging,games, contests, and rewards. Grab your parent and click the buttonover on the right. If they're not around, you can get started on your own:
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Parents: Safety and Security With a Bonus!Before kids and teens are allowed in, we require that their parent (that's you!) verify their identity. That means no anonymity and more security for your children. And Yoursphere is for kids and teens only.
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