RentAFriend is a new social utility. Started as an online platform for those who want to work as friends and those who seek friends, the website has attracted more than 220,000 registered friends and numerous requests for friends from members all over North America. “I never imagined it becoming so popular,” said Scott Rosenbaum, creator of the website.
Anyone over 18 can register as a friend. However not everyone can find a friend. Being connected to a friend using online chat, e-mail, or telephone requires a monthly or yearly membership of $24.95 or $69.95.
Once registered as a member, you can browse profiles of friends from every corner of the country ranging in age from 18 to 80. Though it is most common for a friend to charge $10 per hour for activities, it is also possible to negotiate the price with friends directly and anonymously using online chat on RentAFriend.com. In a few cases, friends will be glad to hang out for free.
Popular activities include going to movies or concerts, sightseeing in a friend’s city, learning a language, sharing a mutual hobby, working out, cooking, having dinner together, or a combination of all of the above.
A friend is not required to pay fees to the website. Also, RentAFriend claims to be completely for the purpose of friendship. According to its website, pictures and personal information of friends will be reviewed before being posted on the website. RentAFriend also recommends that friends meet in public and carry cellphones. “We tell people to use their common sense,” said Scott Rosenbaum.
Currently, the company is making plans to expand the service to countries outside of North America. A global version of the website is expected to start operating by the end of the month.
Anyone over 18 can register as a friend. However not everyone can find a friend. Being connected to a friend using online chat, e-mail, or telephone requires a monthly or yearly membership of $24.95 or $69.95.
Once registered as a member, you can browse profiles of friends from every corner of the country ranging in age from 18 to 80. Though it is most common for a friend to charge $10 per hour for activities, it is also possible to negotiate the price with friends directly and anonymously using online chat on RentAFriend.com. In a few cases, friends will be glad to hang out for free.
Popular activities include going to movies or concerts, sightseeing in a friend’s city, learning a language, sharing a mutual hobby, working out, cooking, having dinner together, or a combination of all of the above.
A friend is not required to pay fees to the website. Also, RentAFriend claims to be completely for the purpose of friendship. According to its website, pictures and personal information of friends will be reviewed before being posted on the website. RentAFriend also recommends that friends meet in public and carry cellphones. “We tell people to use their common sense,” said Scott Rosenbaum.
Currently, the company is making plans to expand the service to countries outside of North America. A global version of the website is expected to start operating by the end of the month.
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