Key facts about TheDirty.com

With BC-CNS-TheDirty.com

By Cronkite News Service

Here are some key facts about TheDirty.com:

_ Founded: In 2007, covering Scottsdale and Arizona State University.

_ Founder: Nik Richie, a pseudonym for Hooman Karamian.

_ Focus: The main page has links to separate sites on 45 cities, including some in Canada and Europe, and 27 colleges, including the University of Arizona.

_ Content: Photos and commentary range from humorous to explicit and derogatory.