Ello

'Ello' Aims For A Return To Ad-Free Social Networking

1:55pm November 12, 2014

by Nishat Kurwa

Ello is the viral social network of the moment. Ad-free, invitation-only and with the option of anonymity, it's generating tons of chatter as the latest alternative to Facebook.

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Drag queens Lil Miss Hot Mess (left) and Sister Roma join other activists for a news conference at San Francisco City Hall on Sept. 17 to speak out against Facebook's rule on using legal names for profiles.

National

Facebook Requires Real Names. What Does That Mean For Drag Queens?

8:47pm November 03, 2014

by Dana Farrington

Dozens of queens' profiles were deactivated recently because they used stage names. Facebook says requiring real names curbs abuse, but LGBT groups say it's restricting — for drag queens and others.