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 The Pros and Cons of Internet Dating  Before finding a professional and certified matchmaker, many people try online dating. If you want to give online dating a shot, by all means do so. We just ask you to be careful and remember that the people you are interacting with are strangers. Following is a list of the positive and less than positive aspects of online dating that we want you to be aware of first.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pros - Easily Accessible from any PC, 24 hours a day - Good way for travelers to meet singles at various destinations - Builds your social network by searching for and meeting like minded people - Worldwide medium so you can meet people all over the world - Inexpensive way to browse an unlimited number of single men and women - Offers good flirting practice - Free anonymous email accounts - New video dating and voice personals help you get more of a sense of the person . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cons - Photos can be out-of-date or an inaccurate representation - Dishonesty abounds - made up profiles, exaggerated claims, married people posing as single and more - Chemistry can not be determined online - Inexpensive up front but the cost of going on numerous poorly matched dates adds up fast - A "qualified lead generator" - nothing more - Safety can be an issue. Remember, you're dealing with total strangers so be sure to limit the amount of personal information you reveal online and always meet your date in a public space |
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