Are Online Dating Sites Taboo????
Online dating sites, what do you think? It is 2009 and as technically savvy as we are we can do just about everything online! Even date! There was a time when online dating or personals add were thought of as taboo, let us know what you think about it. We’ve heard of Eharmony and Match.com would you ever, have you ever, or would you never utilize their services? Do you think it’s possible to find a love match via the web?
I think it is possible for some to find love, but I am not interested in doing things this way. I’m into the good ole traditional dating, meet and greet! I have heard so many horror stories of crazy people trying to find people to date online and it ends up lethal. It really just depends on the person though. I know someone who has a really busy lifestyle and he has had luck with online dating. You know what they say, “to each his own”. Great post!
OhSoSavvy - August 17, 2009 at 12:42 am |
Well, I believe as times changes we have to change. I understand when people say they like the “good ol days” of the dating scene but are we really living in the “good ol” times? Most of us mostly keep up with our friends and associates via the web e.g. Twitter, FB, Myspace, Email, BBM….the list goes on. In such a fast paced, technologically advanced society I see nothing wrong with internet dating sites. I know some happily married people today who have met through this way. It is no different than FB, its just that you know on these sights people are SINGLE and looking to date. I receive messages via FB from people I have never met who are “trying to get to know me”…what’s the difference? I find it interesting when I hear people say “Oh, I would never do that”…but they are the same folk who are out here at the club, bar, church…whatever..SEARCHING! I say, try it! Its 2009!
MsMissy - August 17, 2009 at 2:27 pm |
Well, I believe as times changes we have to change. I understand when people say they like the “good ol days” of the dating scene but are we really living in the “good ol” times? Most of us mostly keep up with our friends and associates via the web e.g. Twitter, FB, Myspace, Email, BBM….the list goes on. In such a fast paced, technologically advanced society I see nothing wrong with internet dating sites. I know some happily married people today who have met through this way. It is no different than FB, its just that you know on these sights people are SINGLE and looking to date. I receive messages via FB from people I have never met who are “trying to get to know me”…what’s the difference? I find it interesting when I hear people say “Oh, I would never do that”…but they are the same folk who are out here at the club, bar, church…whatever..SEARCHING! I say, try it! Its 2009! Oh, and I have heard horor stories too…but I hear MORE horror stories about folks who met the “old fashion” way, then folks who were able to weed out and special select via the web…just a thought… Good topic!
MsMissy - August 17, 2009 at 2:29 pm |
I don’t see anything wrong with the digital dating scene. Now personally, I am a hands on type of person, I would rather see my date and physically interact with her!
Now there are pros and cons to these sites.
Pros: From a shy person, this could help them get relaxed, being that they in there own comfort zone, and as time increments, they would be able to be calm and their nerviousness will be minimal. A other pro is safety. Women have to be careful in the dating scene, they can come across a seemingly nice gentleman and he could actually have ontensions of harming the hair on your little pretty head…lol
Cons: I can sit on this all day but I’m going to keep it simple. People could be the total opposite of what they may lead you to believe! Being online you are subject to people who do this for fun. They sit online and hunt for a person that they can manipulate and get things out of them, a d yes this does happen, watch DateLine! There are predetors that comb the web looking for and filtering profiles to target both men and women.
In my opinion, neither of the options are safe, but you can’t be single forever.
Kamil - August 17, 2009 at 3:27 pm |
Well I think that in this fast pace day and age there needs to be alternatives for finding that your true love. I know people personally who have met great people and have strong relationships that started through online dating. Of course, you do have to be careful about the information you reveal because people both men and women can be crazy.
I used to be hesitant about the sites but I too took a peek into the online world. I signed up for some free sites, did a quick viewing of the men but never communicating. I guess you can say I’m old fashion but hey if it works for you, go for it.
MsDee - August 17, 2009 at 4:00 pm |
I must admit that I too prefer the old fashion way of dating but I can see why some people opt to go with the online route. Busy schedules, constant disappointment in the dating scene, to name a couple reasons. I do however feel that in our society it is still a little taboo and people aren’t comfortable with trying them out due to what others may think. It all boils down to each his/her own! If you are thinking about throwing your hat into the online dating game just be sure to have an open mind when experimenting with theses sites and take safety precautions. Thank you all for your comments!
SimplyPut - August 17, 2009 at 10:30 pm |