PR Newswire WALTHAM, Mass., Jan. 19, 2011 WALTHAM, Mass., Jan. 19, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- WhatsWhat.me (Beta) -- a safe, secure, "kids-only" social network for "tweens" ages 7-13 -- launches today using patent-pending facial recognition technology, moderation and kid-friendly features to teach kids positive online behavior, Internet safety and related life skills (www.whatswhat.me). Compliant with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA), WhatsWhat.me (Beta) provides an age-appropriate, "no-bullying allowed" community that requires parental permission to join. WhatsWhat.me (Beta) members can create profiles, interact with friends, join groups, play games, earn points and win prizes, in a fun kids' social network that focuses on building skills while fostering appropriate online behavior. For parents, WhatsWhat.me (Beta) offers its online Parent Resource Center providing expert advice, news, Internet safety tips and information on cybersafety for children (www.whatswhat.me/parents). To view the multimedia assets associated with this release, please click: http://multivu.prnewswire.com/mnr/whatswhat/48109 Says Vincent Cannistraro, WhatsWhat.me (Beta) Chief Executive Officer and founder, "It concerns me that we teach kids how to cross the street but not how to behave online. We developed WhatsWhat.me (Beta) to give kids a safe, age-appropriate place to have fun and learn important online skills – while providing parents peace of mind. And, our Parent Resource Center is a great way for parents to learn about cyberspace safety for their children." Katie Greer, Director of Internet Safety, WhatsWhat.me (Beta), says, "WhatsWhat.me (Beta) was built for kids under the age of 13 in compliance with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA). Our mission is to reach and proactively teach kids about positive online conduct in a safe, secure, kids-only environment, which we've developed carefully through technology, human moderation and enforceable community rules." The WhatsWhat.me (Beta) Difference: Safe, Secure, "Kids-only" & No Bullying Allowed: Unlike other sites, WhatsWhat.me (Beta) uses the following features and unique, patent-pending technologies to provide a safe, secure, kids' social network that fosters a nurturing, no-bullying-allowed environment: WhatsWhat.me (Beta): Parental Approval Required: WhatsWhat.me (Beta) Product Features: At WhatsWhat.me (Beta), kids engage in a range of age-appropriate social networking activities including: About WhatsWhat.me (Beta): WhatsWhat.me (Beta) is a "kids-only" Website that provides safe, secure social networking for kids ages 7 to 13 ("tweens") and utilizes patent-pending facial recognition technologies, moderation and kid-friendly features. WhatsWhat.me (Beta) is compliant with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) and fosters an age-appropriate, "no-bullying allowed" community while teaching positive online behavior, Internet safety and related life skills. For parents, WhatsWhat.me (Beta) offers its Parent Resource Center www.whatswhat.me/parents providing expert advice, news and information on cybersafety for children. WhatsWhat.me (Beta) Customer Service: 1-888-520-3211. For more information, please go to www.whatswhat.me Media Contact: Jeanie Ryan at [email protected] or (603-235-5266). SOURCE WhatsWhat.meWhatsWhat.me (Beta) Launches Safe, Secure, 'Kids-only' Social Network for 'Tweens'
No-Bullying-Allowed Kids' Social Network Uses Facial Recognition, Moderation and Fun Features Teaching Positive Online Behavior And Internet Safety Tips
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