As a lover of the works of F. Scott Fitzgerald I couldn’t but head straight to this site as soon as someone put its name my way.
Nothing here references the classic novel by the writer from the Jazz Age, but that really doesn’t matter if only because the service which is provided is an interesting one.
You see, here you will have the chance to meet up with other Foursquare users that share your same interests. You simply login using your Foursquare credentials, and by adding the relevant tags (IE, “soccer”, “literature”, “hip hop”) you will be matched with people who are in your wavelength. The matching process involves both of you receiving a text message in which your first names and a list of these things that you have in common are included. If the other person seems like a good match to you, then a temporary SMS relay for you to text each other without having to disclose your actual mobile numbers will be provided. If all goes well, you can then arrange to meet offline.
Foursquare had come under some scrutiny recently owing to the “Please Rob Me” website, a site that highlighted some of the worst uses the location-based network could be put to. I wonder if Meet Gatsby will add fuel to the fire, or be seen simply as what it is – another alternative to connecting with people on the social networking age.
MeetGatsby.com In Their Own Words
“Hi, I’m Gatsby. I’ll introduce you to nearby people with interests you share, whenever you check in on foursquare.”
Why MeetGatsby.com It Might Be A Killer
It showcases the inherent potential that networking sites have for connecting people offline.
Some Questions About MeetGatsby.com
How will the safety of those who connect like this be ensured? 
