What does everyone think of internet dating?
928281
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.
506148
I personally believe that the internet is an alternative avenue of finding love.  Just like going to the bar, attending parties, going to malls, joining clubs...this is the new age with an amazing technology so cyberworld is an alternative for everything. I have found 2 amazing guys on the net....I feel in love with them on a different level at one point in time. They did reciprocate too...we had a really good relationship that didn't stay online.  We just started virtually but ended up in real life.  With one guy, it lasted for 3 years....that means it wasn't really just a game.  It's really possible to find love online, take it from me.
990915
It's working for me. It's like a free on-line dating service, right?
864935
I did eHarmony.  I signed up for three months (my subscription actually just ended today, I think).  While it was a little more expensive than I would've liked, I think it was worth it.  I was looking for a serious relationship, and shortly after I paid for the service, I met a guy on there.  We went through the guided communication (you exchange multiple choice questions, short answer questions, and a list of Must Haves and Can't Haves) before open communication, where you email through the site.  After doing that, me and this guy exchanged screennames... then phone numbers... and finally met up a couple of times.  We're not officially together, but I like to call him my "almost boyfriend" :)\n\nI was really happy with my experience at eHarmony, and I would definitely recommend it for anyone looking for a serious relationship (who's also willing to fork over the money for it).
1022150
not me. i think its pretty dumb. many questions are like "is there guys/grils in (blah)? want to go out with me"\n\nthose are like soo annoying. Its like dont lyou know that its not safe meeting strangers on the internet? Also if you are a dating material then why not go to places where you meet new people?
1066597
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. :)
511228
They are ok but you have to sift threw alot of bullshit to find out what is real and what is fake. Plus you can meet a psycho on those dating sites just stick to knowing what you like and going after it. thats what I do and it has worked it has worked out freat so far
252795
UMMM THATS A TOUGHY.........I MET MY BOYFRIEND ON YAHOO PERSONALS.  I MET A LOT OF GREAT GUYS ON IT.  OTHER THAN INTERNET, PROBABLY AT SCHOOL, COLLEGE CAMPUSES, CHURCH, MALL....I WOULD STAY AWAY FROM THE BAR SCENE.
347085
Online dating depends on what kind of person you are.\nIf you are a very adventerous, outgoing, experimental guy... THEN GO FOR IT!\n\nBut there's always that chance that you may not be talking to who you think. There are crazy internet fanatics who fake their identities and mess with people, SO YOU SHOULD ALWAYS BE AWARE OF THEM.\n\nI would say you would have a 50-50 chance of finding a mate online. Although, there's also a 50-50 chance of finding somebody in the real world.\n\nGOODLUCK!
672017
If you are searching for love and companionship only on line, and trying to do so with a webcam, then personally, I feel it is a mistake.  You'll find that most - and I say this from experience - most who are on chat with the webcams, are looking for a cheap thrill - they are looking for non-commital sex - with no attachments or ties.\n\nIf you want something more, then you need to get off the computer and check to see if there are any gay organizations where you are.  \n\nThe chance of finding love online is so very slim - esp. if it is a long distance relationship.\n\nJust relax and look around you - you never know when there is a girl in your area who has a crush on you, but she is shy and afraid to say for fear that you might reject her.\n\nLastly, if you look for love, you may never find it - love usually happens when we least expect it, and love finds us.\n\nGood Luck!
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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.
914249
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.
44805
Go to an online dating site.
277683
As a woman, you could easily use it that way. A handful of sites are about sex i.e. adultfriendfinder but  most sites like match, yahoo, lavalife are pretty tame. If you are careful about how and when you meet, most can be a very reasonable experience. \n\nP.S. read the tips about safe online dating i.e. meet in public, don't go in a guys car on first several dates etc.etc.
453766
i think it's alright. everyone is stil single, you are free to talk to everyone. \nunless, you are already committed to someone...
855363
Big ne.  Personally I think you have to be pretty deperate to go to the internet to find a BF/GF.  Somehow I dobut God wanted the internet to be used for dating.  I mean, your soulmate could easily be right in front of you and you MISS the chance to be with them but then you meet a so-called SO on the internet.  So in my opinion, only despearte people come to the internet for their so called love.  How can it be real?  Its not its fake.  There's an old saying, "Don't look for love, let it find you."
341684
have not tried  it but I am looking into it. It seems like a great way to meet a lot of people and I really think that in a few short mins you can get a feal for someone and know if you have a connection.\n\nBesides if you dont like the person your not sitting there at dinner or a movie hating the fact that you have to be there. you after a few mins go on to the next person and hope there is some connection there.