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Glee.com

Internet site for social networking

GLEE.com was a social networking site geared toward the gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender communities. The site was launched in February 2007 by Community Connect Inc. Community Connect was acquired by RadioOne Inc (now Urban One) in 2008. The site was shut down in 2010–11.2 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

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GLEE.com was a social networking site geared toward the gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender communities. The site was launched in February 2007 by Community Connect Inc. Community Connect was acquired by RadioOne Inc (now Urban One) in 2008. The site was shut down in 2010–11.2

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The site was free to users, generating revenues through advertising. Users registered and created profiles, which could include a variety of layout themes for profiles, users also had the option of custom designing a profile layout. Typically, profiles might include uploaded photo albums, music players, lists of interests and friends list. Other features included blog hosting, video hosting, groups, style and news sections, and community bulletin boards covering a variety of issues but with the added emphasis on those issues of importance to the LGBT community. Instant messaging, and email iswasavailable with other registered users.

In addition, profiles are allowed a mirror on GLEE.com's professional networking site, which allows for job search (through an arrangement with Monster.com) along with the other features found on the social network.

From Wikipedia’s article on Glee.com, shared under CC BY-SA 4.0.3

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