Do you think internet dating is bad?

Look I have a friend who thinks internet dating is bad but I trully don't think it is do you?

Do you think internet dating is bad?
No, no, no. The net isn't bad. It's a great way to meet people that you otherwise possibly would have never met. And if nothing else comes of it, you've made a new friend. Granted there are some a$$holes out there, but chances are that a rapist isn't going to pay for an internet dating service. (ESPECIALLY if you're in a smaller average sized town like I am. Now if you're in LA or NYC, the chances of a rapist paying for it are probably alot better...)
Reply:I to think it is bad because you do not know each other and you even dont know his or her backgroud .
Reply:well personally i haven't done it before but getting into the computer thing but if it's what you like go ahead. If you actually find a real relatoinship out of this and alot of people do do you GIRL!
Reply:sometimes realy is
Reply:No and Yes, you Know every thing have a good and bad side.
Reply:i wouldn't say its bad but it can get pretty bad because what happpens when your suposed to internet dating then someone where you live asks you out but i have this guy named alex he is from pa he likes me so yea.
Reply:It depends the person you want to meet. It might be your soul-mate or even a psycho.
Reply:not if you're careful and take precautions.


get to know a person first... talk on the phone.. and meet somewhere public (in that order!)


but if you do it the right way.. no , its not bad.


i know many people who met offline. my coworker met her hubby online and they've been married like 6 years.


EVERYONE does it now.


online dating is overwhelming and there's a lot of tips to show you how to do it safely.
Reply:I think its very bad, it made me very insecure and i had more trust for a guy who i met on a night out than who i met off the net. The reason i say this is because the few guys i have met all seem to have lots of profiles lots of secrets and lots of contacts. i think it becomes an obsession with these profiles ie faceparty/myspace people just cant stop looking and once they meet a person they feel the neet to keep doing it, i also found out that most guys i know who have girlfriends still use profiles and tend to be sat on msn talking till early hours, i think people cant help themself its like a drug, i know i have been there!!! all i know is if a person meets somoene off the internet whos to say they wont meet someone else, believe me these men who have all these photos of themself just dont stop they need to keep at it, i would never do it again, its handing it out on a plate and is more tempting to cheat through the internet than being in any other situation, its a bad idea, well it was for me!
Reply:I don't see how anyone can call it dating unless you have actually met the person and spent a little time with them. How do you even know who you are really communicating with online? It's all a fantasy.
Reply:You just need to be careful!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Reply:Yep. Internet dating is kind of sad, lonely and desperate, and the unfortunate thing is, you never know what you're getting.
Reply:I wouldn't say that it is bad, but you certainly need to be careful. Many people who date online put up a false front to try to impress others, and I would recommend if you find someone you are interested in, and enjoy talking to, talk to them online for quite a while, and be skeptical. Make sure that if you do meet them, drive yourself there, and meet in a populated place, such as an amusement park, or a restaurant where you can get help if the situation isn't what you thought it would be. Just be careful, and smart and trust your instincts.





I met my husband online, and I have never been happier. Just be sure you take time, don't reveal too much personal info too early on, and follow your gut.
Reply:I don't necessarily think it is bad, you just need to be very cautious!!! There are certain rules that should be followed at all times.





#1 don't ever give any personal information out on the internet such as your address, home phone number, or anything else that would enable someone to find you.





#2 If you decide to meet someone in person, be sure you do it in a very public place and NEVER agree to leave with them!! You would even be better off to try to make it a double date if possible.





#3 Take it very slowly and be absolutely sure you can trust this person before ever engaging in any one on one meetings!





If you follow those rules you should be ok. Remember, people lie all the time, it is easier to do that on the internet!
Reply:Depends what your talking about...You never no who your talking to on the Internet..its all a trust issue...
Reply:It depends on where on the internet or what website you are going to because some dating websites have sexual predators on their and if you give your information to them over the internet that is bad, but it is really your choice if you want to internet date and if you internet date you have to be careful of what you do in their.


I meet most or some of my guys on the internet. I get their number* and i call them and talk to them for a while and if they are on my level them i might just met them in person, but that is if i really like them from talking to them and they are not just trying to get with me for sex or anything.
Reply:ummmm ya u have no clue who they are who cares if theres a pic u can get those on the internet