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David Clements. This is Be Connected. Until
recently, Gaydar was considered no more than human
intuition that some people had and some people didn't.
Well, now, that's all changed. Michael Borer, of
Borer's Nest, is marketing a device similar to a
pager that can alert the wearer if other people
of the same persuasion happen to be within 50 ft.
(SFX of Gaydar in use)
Electronic Gaydar as it's called, has different
settings that pertain to different interests and
personality types. You can search only for an ideal
match or see if opposites attract. Michael Borer
got the idea from some of his friends and relatives
who've been frustrated trying to meet the right
person in a culture that isn't very supportive.
"If you've ever talked to a straight single person
that's 30 something and asked them how they feel
about bars, they'll probably tell you they are just
tired of it. Basically a gay person can only meet
other gay people in gay areas and that would be
a coffee shop or bar. They're extremely sick and
tired of the bar scene. At least, the older people
are."
Some critics have charged that this high tech approach
will take the fun and spontaneity out of dating,
but Michael feels differently.
"It's more spontaneous. Even though it sounds like
it's something that would hinder spontaneity, it's
actually more spontaneous then you would have in
a normal situation. You could be walking down the
street and suddenly your life changes."
Electronic Gaydar is slated to be available soon
in highly populated gay areas and on the website,
www.gayradar.com.
There is also a version of the product for straight
people called the Love Getty or the Electronic Cupid.
"It's kind of a stupid thought. Who would have thought
that this technology could have been brought to
that kind of use? It is funny, but it is useful."
In case you were wondering, Michael Borer and his
wife recently celebrated the birth of their 1st
baby girl. You can find out more about this story
or any other on our website, www.beconnected.org.
To find out more about Gaydar, check out their site
at:
http://www.gayradar.com
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