Was told of this the other day.
Apparently it’s yet another Christian Social Network (but with a purpose this time…! … …) for young believers to grow in their faith.
I’m all for that! But…
I’m always for being balanced in our walks as believers which includes engaging with the lost. I hope that they are encouraging these young believers to “branch out” and to not forget their unsaved friends.
Here’s an overview video:
I’m digging the policies that they’ve got going:
I checked it out and it’s definitely a Christian version of MySpace.
Lots of advertisements and difficult navigation.
There are plently of PHP scripts out there that one can use to build a MySpace clone, heck, just Google it and you’ll find a bunch yourself!
I personally couldn’t stand the site for more than 30 seconds before I was overcome with a sense of deep depression and visual-vertigo.
But, that’s probably just me.
I hope for the best! And, I hope it works for those that join it! Hopefully it won’t get overrun by spammers and automatted porn bots.
I guess I simply wonder if it’s worth having all of these Christian MySpace clones out there or are there other alternative ventures and strategies that might be more beneficial? Not necessarily a critique, just a thought and observation.
Check if if you’d like: FaithFreaks.com
[Lots of banner ads]
Jared Erickson says
what is it with clone sites and embossed over worked layouts…
JayCaruso says
Aside from the technical and design issues, the spiritual one stands out. If Christ-followers are going to cocoon themselves, how are they expected to share the gospel of Jesus Christ?
Think of what the New Testament would be like if Jesus did nothing but hang around with his disciples all the time.
Nick Shoemaker says
Right on Jay- well said bro!
This appears to be yet another case of imitation, rather than creation.
Now- I’m all for grabbing ideas here and there to improve something, but with MySpace being nearly dead, or already there, what is the point of attempting to resurrect it with a knock-off?
If you’re reading this and you’re thinking of doing this or something like it, please, please, please stop and consider if you’re reinventing the wheel or creating anew. Is what you’re doing really new or just the same old package with shinier wrapping?
beth g sanders says
I can’t stand these sites.
1. They are generally cheesy, wannabe imitators of the real thing. Not creative or innovative, just a copy. This makes Christians look so silly – reinforces to youth that Christianity makes you some sort of weird freak who can’t get in Facebook. it’s like the time I heard someone change the words to the song “Wild Thing” to make it about Jesus. Really? No.
2. it encourages isolationism. Where in the Bible does it tell us to build a walled garden?
3. if it’s targeted toward kids, who really thinks they are going to choose this over Facebook, which is where their friends are? And if they are on both, what’s the point?
joanna says
I once saw one of these rip-offs list “share the gospel” as one of the things you could do on their site. I had to wonder who with since it seems unlikely non-Christians would want to use such lame copies, especially since the one in question seemed to be filled with right wing politics and christian jargon.
Jon Brink says
Are there too many audio shows out there? Or are there not enough?