Togetherville Explained

Togetherville
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Founded:2008
Dissolved:March 11, 2012
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Founder:Mandeep Dhillon & Rajveer Tut
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Url:www.togetherville.com
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Togetherville was a social networking site geared toward youngsters under age 13 years and their family and friends who use the more popular social networking site Facebook.[1]

Founded in 2008 by Mandeep Dhillon and Rajveer Tut, Togetherville was released in public beta on May 19, 2010.[2] Through online neighborhoods built around each child, the site provides children the experience of an adult social networking site like Facebook.[3]

On February 25, 2011, The Walt Disney Company purchased Togetherville.[4] Mandeep Dhillon became Vice President of TogetherVille and Vice President of Strategy at Disney Interactive.

Togetherville was discontinued on March 11, 2012.[5]

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Notes and References

  1. News: Togetherville brings social networking to children. Magid. Larry. Larry Magid. 18 May 2010. CNET.com. 24 October 2010.
  2. News: Togetherville: A Digital Training Ground for Young Geeks. Makice. Kevin. 19 May 2010. Wired News. 28 October 2010.
  3. News: Facebook-Like Site Brings Safe Social Networking to Young Kids. Grove. Jennifer Van. 2010. Mashable. 28 October 2010.
  4. Larry Magid. Web site: Disney buys kids' social network Togetherville Safe and Secure - CNET News . . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20121026105937/http://news.cnet.com/8301-19518_3-20036059-238.html . 2012-10-26.
  5. Web site: Lewis . William E. Jr. . Togetherville: Facebook for kids is closing down . KSL.com . February 24, 2012 .