Poll: Are dating sites dangerous or beneficial?
452169
It's not the sites. It's the people on them. They are just a cross section of society -- no differen than a bar or the mall. If you use your head, the sites are fine. I like eHarmony best, but they can all work okay. You just have to be smart about how you approach people.
422721
They are all pretty good. Personally I do not care for myspace and wish they would shut that one down.  Yahoo personbals is where my dad found alot of his female friends. Yahoo runs a respectable site for personals and doesnt charge for using it. Just keep in mind thoug, anyone can say anything on the computer but it is how that person is once you meet that tells the tale
1160536
Of course not!!\nWhat is it with all you people!  Thank God I don't live my life in such fear.  \nYou can't enjoy life if you're constantly afraid.  Especially about something as trivial as a date.
614411
I married a person from a dating site...so, YEAH!!!!\n\nGO FOR IT!
988544
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.
719190
Well if your married why do you need a dating site??? Hmmmmm, not good. Well anyway, this site is 100% FREE and kinda kewl too, there are a lot of things to do on this site. I suggest you share the link with your partner, bet (s)he would sure like to have a little fun too since you are.
696641
Well,I see the kids are out of school for a few days.Do you know how dangerous it is to meet people off the internet?Your question has nothing to do with Law and Ethics.Put it in the kiddie section in the dating section.
1086895
I belive that on-line predators are dangerous.  Here's my thought -during this time, most parents (both) have to work.  Therefore, young teen girls are often coming home alone.  When they are lonely - sometimes they are also "craving" love from someone - anyone.  These predators have a way to get to these kids minds -hit their week spots and get to them. It happens a LOT.  Now, as far as education about the subject, you are right.  The media is bringing this to people's attention - you know - teens and parents, for instance, who have NO CLUE what their kids are doing on line and the like.  To me this is also education.  These guys Dateline has had on have been elementary school teachers, married people with kids....on guy brought his kids with him.  The fact that there are SO MANY of them out there totally freaks me out.  I'm glad I don't have any young kids growing up anymore.  My son's children will be more educated about this stuff as they are educated about this stuff and won't let that happen with their children.  Remember, a lot of young girls are out there and no - they do not ALL have common sense about this stuff.
434766
so a woman posts a profile (on the internet) and a guy responds to her profile because he is interested?\n\nWell, maybe what the women found from the guy who was interested in their profile, was not something that they were interested. \n\nI personally don't think that women posting a profile for a date is desperate because it appears that this world has turned into mostly internet.  And we all have a right to chose who we want to go out with.  We don't have to go out with the first guy that posts to the profile.  We have the right to choose, because we are the ones that need to be happy also.  Not just the guy.\n\nI met my significant other through the internet and he is the best thing that has ever happened to me.
300308
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.
729593
You actually HAVE to ASK if they're beneficial? You obviously haven't had one yet, and if you have and need to ask.....I can't even finish that statement.\nNo, they're not dangerous unless you're having them with someone who has a jealous partner. \nNo,they won't affect you medically unless you're 85 years old and have heart problems.
395905
yes it is very harmful. It is like letting any stranger into your house, strangers from the worst neighborhood and those involved in the worst crimes.
748250
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
4179
I think there are many reasons that people use those silly sites like that. \n\n1) Pure Boredom: They are bored one day and decide to upload a photo just to see what kind of reaction they will get. \n\n2) They KNOW they are good looking (or at least think they know) and they want the show the whole world.\n\n3) They are not sure if they are that hot or not, so they want some ego boosts. \n\n4) They feel like they are very unattractive, so they just want to confirm then go wallow in self pity when they get low scores.\n\n5) People can actually get in contact with other members so maybe they use it as a dating service. \n\n6)Their friends do it so they do too!! \n\n No, I don't think that it means the psychological problems. Although, I am sure there ARE people on that site that do...just like any other site for that matter.
20819
OK Cupid has lots of strange tests and matches you with people based on them. I know lots of people who use it, and at least some of them are looking for relationships.
478005
The only con I can see to it is you have the world's lamest "how did you meet" story.\n\n"Yeah, we were in this chat room one day and our ip addresses met and... I swear, my motherboard nearly melted."\n\n"Man, the first time we webcammed! Magic!"\n\nHonestly, for that reason and that reason alone, I'm staying away from internet dating. I met my current beau in New Orleans helping with the relief effort. We're going back this summer. That's a MUCH better story, as far as I'm concerned. But hey, if it works for you, it works for you.  \n\nI don't see anything wrong with it, really, but I would say you should be careful.  Much like in the real world, you never know who you're meeting, only a little more so, because you don't have physical cues to work with.
54663
Of course; i you use it properly. Obviously there are risks, but as long as you dont give out any personal information, then there is no danger.