Is it good date people on the internet?
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no there are crazy people out there
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It works.  I met my bf of almost 3 years through online dating.  That doesn't mean I didn't meet alot of incompatible people.  I used online dating on and off for about a year before I met him.  \n\nOnline dating is just another way to meet people, but it shouldn't be the only way you meet people.  If you're banking on it working, it probably won't because you've invested too much emotionally and your expectations will colour your experience.  It works when you stop hoping each person you meet will be the one and instead, decide to just have fun with the experience, regardless of the outcome.  Yes, even a bad date can be fun.  Think of the anecdotes you can share with your friends.\n\nI find it takes a few weeks to get a feel for how things work.  Then, it's up and down for awhile depending on who you come into contact with.  When it doesn't feel fun anymore, TAKE A BREAK.  Come back in a few months.  Change your profile to reflect how you're feeling.  \n\nIt's important that you feel good about yourself or you won't attract the people you want because who wants to be with someone who's down on themselves?  Online dating is really a reflection of how you're  feeling.  When you feel good about yourself, your online experience improves.  When you feel bad, it tends to be a not so good experience.  \n\nI was about to pull my dating profile because I found I was meeting lots of people through offline methods.  However, my friend pointed out that it wasn't costing me anything (financially or emotionally) if I just left my profile up.  \n\nI thought she made a good point, so I decided to rewrite my profile one last time and put it out there.  When I rewrote it this time, I stopped caring about what other people would think about what I wrote or how they might judge me.  Instead, I wrote a profile that reflected exactly how I felt and who I was at that moment.\n\nAnd then, I started to meet interesting people.  Shortly thereafter, I met my bf and things have been going well since.
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Hmmm - are you sure trawling the weirdos and misfits who use Yahoo Answers for someone to meet up with a lone female (and one, I presume that you actually like) is a terribly good idea???\n\nAdded: Ah... fair enough....so long as you're going along - safety in numbers and all... we're going to see them in Sheffield - enjoy the show!
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I don't encourage dating on the Internet. Please understand that its not that i am against it, but a lot of people have been duped. I am from Nigeria and own two businesses involving IT, one of them is a cybercafe. You need to come and see boys here posing as girls on a lot sites that offers people the opportunity to meet other people. Friendfinder is one of them. They dupe a lot of unsuspecting people. \nI can't blame the sites because there is really no way the can authenticate whether the people are who they say they are or not, but the onus is on those browsing not to give away themselves cheaply. But who will suspect anything when you have been chatting with this person for close to a year and he ask you for a favor, of course you will oblige him. Please be careful. \nYou could try out friendfinder.com if you are bent on meeting someone though.
990915
It's working for me. It's like a free on-line dating service, right?
522398
Online dating can be a dangerous thing if you meet the person after conversing with them online. You never know what that person is really like when you talk to them online, many bad stories of people who met really whacked people online. Granted you might run across a decent person or two, but it is not worth the risk.
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Gimee your number and let's discuss it.\n\nSeriously though, while there are plenty of freaks out there, I wouldn't say that most are that way. The internet is becoming more and more legitimate as a way to meet people. However, I do think you're wise to be careful.
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It seems that usually unless your very lucky the answer is no. Often times people who turn to online dating sites are desperate and will go with anyone not a "real match". Also it is very easy to lie about yourself online so even if someone isnt desperate you may not be getting the real information about your possible match.
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I think that it's wonderful that you are looking for suggestions as to what you think would be good for a dating website. That shows you have a desire to know what the customer wants, and customer serivce is vital, especially when you begin dealing with people's personal lives.\n\nI have a few questions, however. Are you going to make it a religious or non-religious thing? Is it going to be solely a "guy-paired-with-girl" thing or will you include other preferences? Will those that make a profile have to be single, or could they be in a relationship of some sort still? (I would hope that this would not be encouraged, but this is a question to consider)Would pictures be included in the profile? Would you allow people to give out phone numbers and email addresses online? And finally, what age would you have to be in order to apply and what particular age group would you be targeting, if any?\n\nI think that profiles are invaluable, including such things as what state, how far outside their own area the person is willing to go, religious inclination, smoking and drinking habits, hobbies, job, a small personal description(eyes, hair, overall build, nationality[optional]), and things such as that. I know that they proved to be invaluable to me, for I found my boyfriend of two months on a Christian dating site, and I've never been happier because we made a mental connection long before we made a physical connection, thus making for a stronger relationship.\n\nAs for names, I think that something like "Available.com", "eDate.com", "DateNet.com", or something like that might be good.\n\nHope that helps you out a bit! Let me know how things go and if I can be of any further help!\n\nSincerely,\nSarah\nchristianvocalistsrock@yahoo.com
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Dating sites are great ways to meet people.  I met my husband on seniorfriendfinders.com, and there is match.com, Dr. Phil is on there now helping, also friendfinders.com - some give you free trials.  I'm so glad i did it, I met the man I love more than anything.
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It does happen, but more often than not, it is doomed to failure.  I met my wife 9 years ago on the internet, but we used the time to truly get to know one another.  Neither one of us was looking for someone on there, we just met and we clicked.  Many people have tried the internet because every other option they have tried, has failed.  Many others like it because it is anonymous and they think they can lie about themselves.  Unfortunately for both people, in those situations, they often find out too late that they were not right for one another...often because of lies.  The internet can provide you with a wide variety of people from all over the world to choose from, unfortunately, there is often a reason people are looking on an anonymous place like the internet to find a mate.
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Many. I've had several friends that I met on the Internet for up to 12 years now. I've met many of them in real life, sometimes meeting up with a group of us for a weekend vacation. Several others I've met when one was nearby for some reason or other.  I've also dated two of the women I've met on the internet and had a great relationship with both.( note: I knew each for a couple years before we started dating)\n\nThe internet can be used as just another extension of communicating and I see little problem with meeting people that I've become friends with.
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Hi, i met a guy online and we got on really well, he lived in Sydney Australia, we had been chatting for 6 months then he got a chance to come here to Leeds in the UK and we had 2 days together and to my surprise we didn't get on all that well, we had fun but it was not the same in person as it was when we were chatting online, he then went back home and we never spoke again.\ni am sure people do find love on the internet and have happy lives together.\nyou don't really know someone untill you meet them.\nxx Jo
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We're all nice, it just depends what kind of 'nice' you are looking for!  There is a match for everyone out there!
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Definitely! It used to be considered the best place to meet other singles--until single people started insisting on inviting a date. Too bad, because they missed a great opportunity to meet others in a fun, safe environment.
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I think it actually helps.  The internet gives us many opportunities to get to know somebody without having a clue what they look like, or any other things about them. When you get to know somebody this way, you really appreciate them more.  There is nothing you can judge them by. You get to know the real person.  I have met many different people online from different places in the world.  A lot of it depends on how you utilize the internet. I love to help people, so I enjoy answering questions on here that might make a difference in somebody's life.  Some people come on here just to bash and insult others. It's all about each individual person and how they choose to use the internet. :)
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Oh yeah!  Hey, a date is harmless.  It's a chance to get to know each other.  That's all.  It's not a marriage proposal.  The description you gave of yourself is very attractive to me but I'd still have to get to know you.  I've met some beautiful Barbie Doll looking women but once they opened their mouths I got turned off.  Either they were dumb or had bad attitudes and didn't respect people.  You sound like you'd be worth getting to know.  If you're in the San Francisco area, let me know!   -T