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SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2014
Dec. 31, 2013
Search & Applications | Minimum    
Deferred revenue    
Revenue recognition period 1 year  
Search & Applications | Maximum    
Deferred revenue    
Revenue recognition period 2 years  
Dating businesses    
Deferred revenue    
Deferred revenue 117.9us-gaap_DeferredRevenue
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$ 116.5us-gaap_DeferredRevenue
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Dating businesses | Minimum    
Deferred revenue    
Revenue recognition period 1 month  
Dating businesses | Maximum    
Deferred revenue    
Revenue recognition period 6 months  
DailyBurn | Minimum    
Deferred revenue    
Revenue recognition period 1 month  
DailyBurn | Maximum    
Deferred revenue    
Revenue recognition period 12 months  
Media | Minimum    
Deferred revenue    
Revenue recognition period 1 month  
Media | Maximum    
Deferred revenue    
Revenue recognition period 1 year  
HomeAdvisor | Minimum    
Deferred revenue    
Revenue recognition period 1 month  
HomeAdvisor | Maximum    
Deferred revenue    
Revenue recognition period 1 year