Do you trust meeting people over the internet?

Question

Over the years, I have had many people who seem very nice start up conversations on messenger and such. Even dating websites. I am 'afraid' to meet someone this way, however, 2 of my friends have met someone on the net and married them. Is anyone else afraid? I always feel like the person is a 90 yr old hornball or something, although there are probably a lot of decent people out there.

Answer 1

for the most part yes i trust my instincts if someone makes me "feel weird" by chatting with em and the vibes i get from their emails or messenger messages then i wont meet em but i have met lots of people off here and never had but one negatative experience it wasnt anything bad he just lied about what he looked like lol. But i met my current boyfriend off line and we couldnt be happier so i say go for it

Answer 2

You've heard the expression that a few bad apples spoils the whole bushel? Well, with the Internet, I believe that it is the opposite. The Internet is loaded with perverts, loners and liars with just a few really decent people sprinkled in. Your friends were very fortunate. It's like the lottery in a way: Yes, millions play, but how many win? You have every right to be skeptical about who you meet. I know I am. Try doing this is the future:Keep track of your conversations that you have with people on line and see how fast you can catch them in a lie. That's usually a tell-tale sign that they're phony. Proceed with caution....by the way....I'm one of the "sprinkles"

Answer 3

It doesn't hurt to meet one but if he turns out to be a 90 year old then make some excuse and get out of it....It also depends on what kind of friendship/relationship you want to strike out with and then you can work your way from there. But do be careful of your date arrangements..better not be in a secluded place to invite a mug or mob!!! I knew of a friend she met over the internet and asked him to meet her at a mall. She hid behind a pillar to see how he looked like and when she saw and realise how ugly the bloke was, she didn't meet him at all! On the other hand, another friend of mine has a sister who met someone over the net and struck up a relationship and got married. Depends on your motive, dear, good luck!!

Answer 4

yes i do over the years i have met many many people over the inter net in yahoo chat rooms i met my gf on the net and we dated for almost 4 years and we was going to get married in 2007 but un fort she had a heart attack and died a week b4 she was going to move to mass from fl we was seeing each outher evey three monts and talking on the phone every day we loved each outher very much i weas very sad to lose the love of my life and soul mate she passed away on may 9th 2005- and as i am answeing this question my sellf and some one i have talking to for a while are going to meet at the end of aug... so yes i do trust as long as their not players or ones that play head games or lie to me and say their some thing that their not i tell it like it is and i dont play head games or with a heart just be truthfull and thibgs will be just fine and yes i have met a few that wrent nice like they said they was so ....

Answer 5

Hey there, My reply to you is that there is a lot of decent people on the net, but you need to understand the difference between "Good" &"Bad", using my experience I can tell you that I have 7 female friends on the internet & they continue to be my good friends , also out of curiosity I have even gone to the extent of meeting them & I have never been disappointed ,not any dirty stuff but just plain good friendship& having fun together is harmless .
if u agree with my point do write me back on [e-mail],I am a computer engineer,26 years old Indian

Answer 6

there are a LOT of decent people in the net. i've tried all kinds of dating and believe it or not, online dating is one of the safest forms of meeting potential partner. the key is in choosing the sites you visit because some sites are really filled with pyscho freaks. for starters, i recommend webdate dot com and wealthymen dot com because a)good looking guys b) profiles are real c)nice and interesting people. webdate even has videochat which takes online dating to a whole different level. I do hope you give it a try and you be the judge if it's safe or not. :-)

Answer 7

I have met my hubby to be on the net....we live across three different oceans and it's such a small world that his family knows my family.....so yes, seing is believing and i do beleive in love on the net...but not blindly....because there are many people who are liers and alotta fraud out there...so be careful...and gud luck.

Answer 8

no their are alot of sicko's out there , they can be anyone they want to be on line. have you ever watched 'to catch a predator?' these older guys [20-60 ] set up dates with 13/14 yr olds . to have sex. you have to be really careful, and never meet at your home. if you choose to meet someone. meet in a public place.there are probably alot of decent people just always take precautions .

Answer 9

well gal... u get all kinds of ppl on the net..
so u havta actually trust the person.. using your instincts to analyse whateva information he/she is givin out.. and thn you can decide whether u want to chat more with the person or not..
u do come across really nice ppl on the net too... who after a while turn out to be real good ppl and good frnds...
so no harm in tryin...
bcoz u can alwayz get up after u fall...

Answer 10

Always be careful - there are a lot of good people out there. If you choose to date someone, maybe check into their past somehow.