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I think its a great place to get to know people,but its risky as sometimes the person isnt quite what they seem,i have not met anyone from the net, i think it might be because i need to really feel comfortable with someone and being online, not face to face, takes away the mannerisms from people,and sometimes its just the way a person looks when they smile, or how they look at you when you talk, i think all these things help you make youre mind up wether or not you feel ok in a persons company. These are the things you miss when you are getting to know someone online,but many people are pleasantly surprised and take the risk, and they find it was worth it,some others not so worth it. I'd like to think theres a chance of meeting someone either online or when im out shopping or wherever,otherwise i wouldnt have put my details on here,so im hopeful.

I think its a good idea and I suppose it can be useful in small doses. At the end of the day though, as we sit behind our monitors and type away, we are actually 'unlearning' the social skills that we have developed over the years.

We can sit here and make loads of new friends, even meet the 'one', but when it comes to actually meeting up in person, we then realise that we havent a clue as in how to interact with each other.



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ive been using these type of sites for about 6 months i'd say.
ive made friends all over the world who i talk to online regularly....
ive met a few girls who i'd consider potential long term girlfriends (met up with one of them on friday)
so i have to say, that it definitely works, and i'm truly addicted to it now
oh yeah, and it should probably be easier for girls to find dates on these sites than fella's because of the girl/guy ratio.

[quote="ghulam2"]

just adding to something that was already mentioned....i do think the stigma of using the internet to find people to socialise with and date will eventually wear off...it has to because of the sheer amount of people using it.

I've done dating of the net, 2 didn't work out they were to weird for my liking, but 1 kinda work out for a while was with her for about 8 months.

Personally I find it easier & someways better to chat up women online than staggering up to some girl in a pub blind drunk and making a fool out of yourself.

By the way im single again ladies

Nothin like pullin in a club when ure bluthered, beauty is in the eye of the beerholder

So do you still think its a waste of time. I've only just joined up now I suppose I'll find out for myself in time

Its of course a good idea. Its like any where you meet, the internet is actually a place people 'hang' out, so why not let it be a place to meet people. For some (as has been mentioned) cannot get out all that much, and for others it helps the lonely nights.

At the moment i am finding the night so tricky, in the day i can play sport, work, go to the gym, but the nights are when it hits you. When i joined this place i never actually thought i would be sharing the experiences i have (yes i know im young but whos to say we dont go through experiences the same) with people.

At the moment i actually wouldnt mind getting to know a few people who are after that friend, for be it fun or whatever.

Being away from uni for the summer is making my life hell, so the net does help! Hope that answered the question, i did drift off a little.

Hey... Surely internet dating is just like "normal " dating its a waste of time till you meet /talk to someone you like /want to talk to or spend time with...but sometimes distance can be a problem...... and if you are on the isle of wight well its a great place to live but maybe its a little like living in a small village so the internet surely will help expand your chances of meeting mr/mrs nearly right

Then maybe just maybe after time they will prove time and time again that they are infact Mr/Mrs right and not just someone who wants to be..... am i making sense? Rome was not built in a day but most romans building rome maybe wanted it to be...the truth is out there....xxx

distance can be the only problem with internet dating.
i realy really like a certain person right now, who lives in birmingham (she knows who she is lol) but with me being in scotland its really difficult.

but dont let that put anyone off as this site is great.
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I have a few mixed views,in the long run if you manage to find that perfect person online then congratualations and well done to you,but not everyone is that lucky,I happen to live in a small town place and dont get so many chances to meet new people so giving this a go is a way to find new people and hopefully get something out of this. I know Im not gonna be able to find the women of my dreams just by clicking a mouse but im always hoping I will find someone near where I am and hit it off with them!
So in one way I say its a great way of expressing yourselves and getting some happiness.
The other way is opening yourself up to maybe some pain if you get too close to someone too quickly or things like that as the risk is their but its a chance you take,but if you go with a clear mind and get to know someone and meet them,hopefully it works out right.