GAY &
LESBIAN |
bi.org
www.bi.org |
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| Probably
the largest online presence anywhere dedicated to the bisexual
community,
it managed to clock up over 13 million hits in its first three years
online.
It offers a wealth of information for bisexual users through a well
structured
online directory split into logical subject areas, but may be of little
relevance to 100% gay or lesbian visitors as it has a strict 'bi'
policy
when it comes to adding links to its database. An interactive search
facility
will get you straight to the information you're after. |
Gay
Times
www.gaytimes.co.uk |
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| This
is the official Web site of the UK's best selling glossy gay magazine,
the Gay Times. The content is split into Gay Times and for lesbians
there's
the Diva site. The content is comprehensive and includes news and
reports
from the gay scene and on online guide that lists over 2,000 gay and
lesbian
friendly clubs, pubs, restaurants and shops. There's some fun stuff on
there too including the River Phoenix and Jodie Foster slide puzzles
and
the chance to vote for your ultimate fantasy figure. |
Gaywire
News Network
www.gaywire.net |
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| The
front page of this site states that the Gaywire News Network is
'proudly
queer owned and operated'. It's an excellent news service specialising
in gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgendered news from around the world.
The stories are updated regularly and the content comes direct and
uncut
from the source. The site also boasts a handy archive of news stories
that
goes back to October '98. If you want to get the latest headlines piped
direct to your computer sign up for the GLBT ticker news service |
PlanetOut
www.planetout.com |
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| This
US site looks great and acts as a worldwide gay and lesbian portal. The
range of services offered is impressive. There's a regularily updated
news
service, lots of busy chat areas, message boards and support
information
plus free email and postcard services. If you're looking for a bit of
company
then check out the 35,000 plus personal ads housed on the site - just
type
in what you're looking for and see who matches your criteria. |
Queer
Resources Directory
www.qrd.org |
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| In terms
of size alone this has to be one of the most impressive gay sites there
is. Literally hundreds of pages of information cover everything you
could
ever possibly hope to know about gay, lesbian and bisexual issues,
lifestyles,
history and culture. The emphasis is very much on simplicity, and its
almost
entirely text based interface means it will work on every browser and
download
in no time at all. Easy navigation is facilitated through an extensive
site tree or regular subject headings. |
RainbowNetwork
www.rainbownetwork.com |
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| This
good looking site works along the same lines as PlanetOut - it's an
online
lesbian and gay lifestyle magazine but with a UK focus. The opening
page
of the site brings you the latest news headlines and that's backed up
by
magazine-style content including interviews and competitions. You'll
find
plenty of chat areas for both women and men and a selection of personal
ads. The online guides to what's on at the cinema, where to eat and
where
to shop are well worth a visit too. |
GayLife
UK
www.gaylifeuk.com |
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| GayLife
is a great resource for the UK gay and lesbian community. The site
offers
a mass of services including free email addresses and Web space. The
listing
of gay pubs and clubs around the UK is comprehensive and the chat rooms
are busy. There's even a directory of gay friendly hotels and B&Bs.
If it's advice you're after, the support pages are excellent and
there's
an agony uncle on hand to provide personalised responses. |
So
Now
www.sonow.net |
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| So Now
is brought to the Web by the company behind the Pink Paper. The site
features
regularly updated news stories from the Pink Paper news desk and is
also
home to an excellent selection of links to other gay and lesbian
resources
on the Web. There are plenty of weighty articles for anybody who's
confused
by their sexuality as well as busy chat areas for lesbians and gay men. |
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The
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