It's a bit of a new phenomenon, but with the rise of social networking sites like Facebook and MySpace, it seems that many GLBT people are now coming out via the Web. That's not to say that it's the method of choice for coming out to parents, siblings, or close friends, but when it comes to more distant friends or acquaintances, it serves as a way to break the news without causing too many ripples.

 

In my own experience, I've never tried to actively use Facebook as a way to come out to people.