Bebo launches bChat, a 'safe' alternative to Chatroulette
Bebo, the much maligned social network that against all odds is still here and apparently profitable once again, has launched what it calls "Chatroulette sans-private parts." Having already implemented IM powered by the similarly named Meebo, bChat, which is powered by Vchatter of Facebook fame, aims to bring "safe social video chat" to its user base. The idea is that Bebo will use user profiles ...
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