going Public
Going Public refers to an online secret relationship in a social network system (like facebook) between 2 people that is kept in a chat box so their friends are not aware that they are involved with each other. Thay appear as casual friends to the community; Until 1 or both change their relationship status and announce it to the facebook community.
Example:
Joan: "did you see, bill and kelly are going public"
Connie: "yes, Bill changed his relationship status on the home page. "
Joan: "did you see, bill and kelly are going public"
Connie: "yes, Bill changed his relationship status on the home page. "