New Media Awards 2008

DISCODAMAGED

http://www.discodamaged.com

Nominated in Inform and educate category.

DISCODAMAGED is the only website for London's gay men and women who like clubbing where

a) they hear the serious news the clubs don't let the gay press print. In particular Damaged was the website that got everybody talking abotu GHB and crystal by reporting when people died in clubs. That kick started a whole debate that eventually got the clubs organised against it.

b) allows its users to talk about gay life and clubbing in London uncensored. The other sites censor heavily as they rely on gay businesses.

They also support small groups and events that wouldn't get publicity elsewhere as they can't afford to take an ad that'll get them copy.

It's non-profit serious work is done in a humorous non-judgemental way and gay life in London would be worse for losing it.

1 nomination from readers

  • Gavster's the editor and he started it years ago when he realised lots was going on that the gay clubbing press didn't report. From simply reporting what's happening, giving publicity and life to smaller clubs and events he has had an amazingly positive impact on London's gay scene. He does it in his spare time and still makes it all accessible, digestible and bloddy funny.

    Nominated by Alex Galli, 09 April 2008

2 comments from readers

  • This is an elaborate joke I assume?

    Have a look at this DD entry!

    http://discodamaged.typepad.com/ddnews/2008/04/boyz-and-sirs...

    Submitted by giggle?, 11 April 2008

  • I love Disco Damaged - it epitomises how a website can be informative AND entertaining. A great read and a great guide.

    Submitted by Sabine Warren, 11 April 2008

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