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# New Flock Business Model?
- URL: https://www.chrismessina.me/blog/new-flock-business-model/
- Published: 2006-02-21T13:34:37.000Z
- Updated: 2026-03-25T03:43:56.000Z
- Author: Chris Messina
- Tags: Asides, Flock, Life online, Technology

Looks like [someone](http://www.girlfriendx.com/?ref=chrismessina.me) beat us to the new Flock bidness model: [online girlfriends in an encrypted browser](http://wired.com/news/columns/0,70231-0.html?tw=wn%5Findex%5F14&ref=chrismessina.me)! Even though the site isn't really equal opportunity, I can't imagine that BoyFriendX is far behind... (hat tip: [Tara](http://horsepigcow.com/?ref=chrismessina.me))