what is online dating?
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you go online..and you date people..very simple concept
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Define casual encounters? I can tell ya this, you are in the right direction. The internet!!
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Try www.match.com  You can list everything you want and need.  I'm pretty sure there is someone in the world that wants the same thing you want.  Just be honest about it and serious because this will be your partner.  My friend he tries online dating services because he says you can list everything about yourself honestly and people still respond to him.  He can chat and get to know them and view pictures etc.  Only catch is, how do you know the other party is being honest?  Only time will reveal the answer.
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Mainly, having a profile online, and corresponding with someone whose interesetd in you, after reading your profile. It's worth some whilrls, but if you meet someone online, it wont necessarily be someone in the same city, state or country, as you are.
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Go to an online dating site.
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because more and more people are using online dating services
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Internet dating can be fun. There is a probability that you will meet a genuine partner. I am not particularly interested in the sites which ask for credit card details. It's hard to meet a serious partner due to limited number of members.\n\nThe more perfect sites are the free sites where you are likely to meet vast array of genuine members because the site is free and everybody can afford it. \n\nHey! They work and to let you know my wife was my pen-pal and we have been married for two years and expecting our first boy due in February. Go on, give it a click and let me know how charming he is.
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YESSSSSSSSS there is one that i know of.  it's called plentyoffish.com and it's website is www.plentyoffish.com.  it's free to make a profile and free to contact other members.  it's a really good dating site b/c it is basically what the pay site would offer but it is free.  the problem is that since it's off the internet everyone is soo cautious that it is easy to chat online but nearly impossible to go out on a date.  i found meeting people through friends or even randomly at local bars is much better than internet dating.\n\nonce again your answer is yes and the site is www.plentyoffish.com  if you join you must be nice to all otherwise dont bother.
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be very cautious about online dating, dont jump to conclusions just by knowing eachother online, try to meet in person and know about each other very well, be very cautious....just so that u donot get hurt at a later stage....\ngood luck
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I have my theories on this, and it is SUCH a good question...\nI think that people who are playing the field online are mostly people who are relationship addicts and people who avoid true intimacy...let's face it, people...how hard is it to meet someone in real life, really?  If you open your eyes and your heart,  if you are TRULY looking to date,  there are interesting people out there EVERY SINGLE DAY who are AVAILABLE, in REAL LIFE...and totally local..I think that a lot of these people on the single's sites are maybe even married and are looking for a thrill on the side...at least a cyber thrill...which is TOTALLY lame, in my opinion.  I tried internet dating for an entire MONTH...but I found I need a real connection...the best place to find people is in places where people are doing things that you enjoy...I personally love bookstores and the library...\nwhat a cool question!
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1. Because there is no such a free lunch.\n\n2. Go to any world leading search engines, type a keyword of 'free online dating', then get dizzy with tons of answer. \n\n3. Paid ones somehow show the credibility of their members and that helps you saving time to find quality person that suit to your personal standard.
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It does work and people do meet.  However online dating is reputed for people lying about their age, weight, showing old pictures and/or what job they have ($ they make.)  There are, I'm sure, hundreds of games played.  And also many sincere people looking to meet.  \n\nHope this helps.
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Of course it can.  It is no different than people who meet on a blind date or in a bar or at a dance.  On line single sites are all about the introduction.  The rest is up to you.
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Fun? Doing what, typing on my keyboard? lol.. Seriously though? Yes I have dated via the internet. Never went further than it should have without meeting in person though, if you get my drift. I don't cyber.\nBut it's great, espec for someone like me. No time for dating losers, who just wanna go out with me b/c I am a Bitchin Gal or to ask me to pick up the check. In the use of a pre-date date, I totally recommend the internet. When you start to get into things a little too heavy though, watch out. It's like having a LongDistance relationship... And those are not for the faint of heart! Espec if one of you is NOT much of a typer lol..\nIn fact, my current B/F and I met online. Been dating what, 8 months now....  He's the best, and we are so well suited! (NOT Twins or anything, we just have common interests, ideals & goals etc)\n\nAnd all because of that Dastardly MySpace lol...!
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OKCupid.com\n\nHas a bazillion personality tests/stats (that are directly comparable with other site members), a good message system (including an IM that WORKS, and doesn't interfere with your surfing), and a large pool of searchable interests.\n\nPlus, it's FUN.\n\nHint: The owners were the founders of "TheSpark.com". ;D
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my bf i met on answers. it's going great. other guys i've met online....and we went out for a while. so i'm not opposed to meeting someone online as long as you know in time you'll meet each other. it IS possible to fall in love this way. :)
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If you're looking for a serious relationship try eharmony.com.