Fabulis is…uh…was a social network for gay men and their friends. It all started in January of 2010 and has been going strong ever since. Eventually, the name changed from Fabulis to Fab and the focus of the site seemed to shift from sexual orientation to design and discounts. Also, the team feels there has been a shift in gay rights and acceptance.
This past year has been a monumental year for gay rights and acceptance. From the repeal of Don’t Ask Don’t Tell, to court victories over Prop 8, “Born This Way,” the President walking away from the Defense of Marriage Act, and the impact of the It Gets Better Project, this has been an incredible year of progress.
As we reflected on these developments, we realized that all of this progress has diminished the need for a gay-specific social network. We don’t need a gay Facebook or a gay Yelp or a gay Foursquare or a gay Groupon. The original versions are fantastic, and we are becoming more and more integrated into the mainstream.
The site will become a destination for design enthusiasts everywhere. There will be “daily design inspirations for everyone” and “daily 50% discounts on ‘wow’ products from leading manufacturers.” The re-launch is set for Spring of 2011. Current Fab.com users can trade in their “bits” for credits. If you want in, request an invite and invite your friends to get moved up the list.
Want in on Fab? Here is my special invite link.