Released on = March 8, 2007, 1:47 pm

Press Release Author = Group Members International

Industry = Internet & Online

Press Release Summary = Requirements of proposed social networking law to verify
users using Age and Id verification is already met by GrownUpsOnline.com, the
responsible social network for Grown Ups built on the GMI Social Networking
platform.

Press Release Body = Southbury Connecticut 3/9/07: Connecticut lawmakers unveiled
legislation on Wednesday (March 7) that would require social-networking sites to
verify users\' ages and obtain parental consent before minors can post profiles.
Group Members International (http://www.GroupMembersInternational.com) announced
last month the new white label enterprise level social networking platform that
meets the requirements of Age and Identity verification requested in the new
Connecticut law proposed by Attorney General Richard Blumenthal,and supported by 38
attorney generals from around the nation.

Group Members International (GMI) is on the cutting edge in recognizing the need for
and implementation of the Age and Identity
verification technology. GMI recognized that the technology is both available and
financially feasible. It is seamless to the users and
meets all the required privacy regulations. No personal information is collected
during the verification process stated John Monteleone,
CEO of GMI.

Following the Blumenthal model, GMI created the 21 years of age and older website
http://www.GrownUpsOnline.com and implemented the Age and Identity Verification in
the 4th quarter of 2006 when it finalized development of its social network
platform. This thereby avoids the mix
of children and grownups that has plagued the other social networks. Monteleone also
stated “we don\'t mix children and grownups on a peer
level socially off line due to the difference in maturity and interests, so why are
some of us mixing children and adults online on the
same peer level. Separation of children from grownups is the solution and Age and
Identity Verification is the process that the attorney
generals are supporting”.

Social networking website members are also concerned about user privacy violations.
The possible privacy violation issues are repeatedly
being used as a reason for social networks to not use the Age and Identity
Verification system. Monteleone said that this is not the case
with the system chosen by GMI for GrownUpsOnline.com. Age and Identity Verification
addresses both social responsibility and privacy
compliance issues. Stated on the GrownUpsOnline.com registration page, the
requirements are clearly stated in the following laws and regulations; SSN Act
Compliant, SSNPA Compliant, Customer Privacy Act Compliant, DPPA Compliant, FCRA
Compliant, Graham Leach-Bliley Act Compliant, COPA Compliant, and COPPA Compliant.

The GMI social networking platform can be used for any type of social network,
including Corporations, Organizations, Association and other large groups. Our
process separates the grownups from children by approving membership by age, either
over or under 18. It works this way;
The parent signs up for the site and their age and identity is verified, The parent
then signs up the child fulfilling the requirement for
parental consent. The site is then moderated using the GMI proprietary moderation
tools.
Although the sign up process is simple and seamless, the cost of the service is one
of the issues preventing its implementation; free sites
would need to charge, as ad revenues may not cover the cost of providing the
service. GrownUpsOnline charges a small fee for membership, but both management and
members realize the fee is the cost of building trust between its members, and the
value of providing a safe Internet environment.

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Web Site = http://groupmembersinternational.com

Contact Details = http://www.GrownUpsOnline.com
Contact Name: John Monteleone
Contact Email: jamonte@GrownUpsOnline.com