Ok. When you go on a date in real life, most of the time you're dating a stranger and you're trying to get to know a person. When dating online, you talk to them eaither in chat rooms or IM. Then you guys decided to meet up and go on an actual date. A lot of people think that dating online is eaither sick or taboo. I understand that some people lied online about eaither their age or what they look like. But what happened if what they say is the truth? Then when they went on dates and still chat online. They end up getting married and such. People asked them how they meet and they said "We met online." After they said that, people began to crinch. So is dating online a wrong thing to do? Even if it works out really well? Why is it such a taboo to date online?
2006-06-28 11:31:35 · 9 answers · asked by epicwolf 4 in Computers & Internet ➔ Internet
Well, the internet is nothing more than access to another way of communication and getting to know people. However, it is also what is associated with the internet that people might be acting that it is taboo. News of liars, pedophiles, rapists, prostitutes, and a bunch of other sort of people bring a negative aura to the online experience. It probably isn't the taboo of online dating but rather the influence of what else is found online.
Besides, it is still relatively new compared to meeting someone at a bar, and the bar thing is well more acceptable. Just give it time.
2006-06-28 11:37:51 · answer #1 · answered by instantly_oatmeal 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋
I met my husband online! At first, when people asked, I wouldn't tell them that, because it was "taboo," as you say. But I'm comfortable telling people now, because it's become more acceptable. I may have never met him, had it not been for the internet, so I'm proud of it now.
Dating online is fantastic, I think. You aren't going out with strangers and having an uncomfortable night. You can really get to know someone pretty well via e-mail, messenging, etc. Then, when you meet them, it's a much easier situation. People are much more honest and open online than in person, so you can know someone even better through dating online, I think.
2006-06-28 18:36:13 · answer #2 · answered by Sunny Christian 4 · 15⤊ 0⤋
I do not necessarily think that it is bad, but just as in person you must be very careful of who you decided to date, and make sure you know enough about that person to meet them. I also believe that the first meeting should be in a public place so that the other person has no idea where you live, and there are tons of people around to prevent injury then get to know each other from there, then you can become serious.
2006-06-28 18:36:38 · answer #3 · answered by angel122202 2 · 5⤊ 0⤋
Well, I have met the love of my life on the internet. I don't think there is anything wrong with it! He lives 2000 miles away from me (yes, we have met in person); how else would we have found each other? Yet, I believe we were meant to, somehow...I agree with what others said; I think as people get used to it, it will become less "taboo". I hope that someday, years from now, I can proudly say that I met my husband online.
2006-06-29 00:26:11 · answer #4 · answered by cooperslassie 4 · 7⤊ 0⤋
I met my boyfriend on line and he is the best guy I ever met. I answered his ad because he had a couple of concert tickets to a soldout show and he was looking for a nice girl (like me). People cringe when they hear of on-line dating because they think it's sleezy and dangerous. Or, because they think you were just looking for a hookup.
But I agree with you. It is a good safe way to meet & get to know people. Especially when you post an ad, describe yourself & your interests honestly, already you will meet people who are probably similar, and interested in you, too. Much better than trying to meet strangers in a bar, for example.
Dating online is not a wrong thing to do. Just be honest and smart about it. And meet in a public place for the first time.
2006-06-28 18:38:13 · answer #5 · answered by Stella Blue 3 · 8⤊ 1⤋
I think meeting on line is just fine, there are plenty of nice people on it ("you're" here aren't you?). I just don't think dating somebody you've never met offline or even talked to is crazy. Think of the Internet like a bar, but easier to find people. If you only see a person at the bar every Friday night, you're not dating!
2006-06-28 18:37:52 · answer #6 · answered by Brian 3 · 4⤊ 0⤋
That is how I met my fiancee.....I think as time goes on it will become more acceptable. I did it because I'm not one for the Bar Scene, and when friends tried to fix me up it always went badly. I guess the main thing is to find someone who is honest! You run into liars in bars as well as on line....
2006-06-28 18:38:29 · answer #7 · answered by cross_countryjumper 2 · 7⤊ 0⤋
no
well it depends, like the person was lieing to u or she/he isnt a good person. And u would know person out of the net. You wont even know if there lieing or not. thats my opinion.
2006-06-28 18:41:32 · answer #8 · answered by ask_me 1 · 0⤊ 3⤋
Not good/
2006-06-28 18:34:46 · answer #9 · answered by Jennifer N 3 · 2⤊ 6⤋