2006-10-06 10:14:12 · 32 answers · asked by mecca 88 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Singles & Dating
It's no more dangerous than meeting anywhere else. There are bad people all around us. You just use your instincts and do the best you can. You can meet someone at the grocery store, bar, church, think they are nice and then find out they are nuts. The internet is no different. I personally had much better luck on the internet then going out to bars. My guy and I have been together for a year and we met on yahoo personals. Course I did a background check on him first... you can never be too safe!
2006-10-06 10:20:59 · answer #1 · answered by girlnextdoor409 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Personally I think it is a very stupid thing to do unless you are prepared to take your time with it and check the other person out thoroughly before you mee. Why not start with simple webcam conversations and then when you feel comfortable with this possibly progress to giving out your mobile number. After that you may feel that you would be comfortable with giving out a landline number but be sure of this beforehand as it is easy to change a mobile number and not so easy to change a landline number if things are not quite right. Anyway, assuming that at this point you are ready to meet the other person then for gods sake make sure that you meet them in a public place and perhaps you could take a friend along with you for safety. They don't have to sit with you and the person you are meeting need not know they are there. If, after a while you feel this person is ok then you can let your friend know in some way and take it from there. Sorry for dragging this on but wanted to get everything across to you. Good luck and be safe.
2006-10-09 02:24:14 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think it is any more/less dangerous than everyday encounters really... of course when I say this I am talking about adults over 18 years old. I met a few people offline, some were interesting, but overall I was as careful as I could be about meeting them.
I never had a bad experience, but I am in a relationship now. Anyone who is under 18, should really think before ever meeting anyone on line.
2006-10-06 10:29:21 · answer #3 · answered by justme 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
NEVER meet someone on the internet without a friend with you. Tell him that you are wearing something different than what you are actually going to wear. Then go to the spot and check him out before actually walking up to him. If you don't like the way he looks or if he is a 40 year old man, WALK AWAY! And he will never even know. Also your safety will be protected.
2006-10-06 10:16:51 · answer #4 · answered by GirlInMassachusettTOWN 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There has always been madness going on. Just be sensible about it. Meet in a public place, take a friend if you can or at least tell someone where you are going and arrange for someone to phone you to check you're ok. Keep the first meet short. Just be careful.
2006-10-06 11:51:43 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi - I met my partner via dating direct - it's a good way of meeting people if you are too busy with work etc - a great way of dating again - you do of course have to be careful - but you can get to know someone via email, and phone before meeting them - that way you get a good idea of what they are like - it's no different from meeting people the 'normal' way - just make sure you tell someone where you are going, and be safe - have a 'get out' excuse - perhaps when meeting for the first time - just go for a lunchtime coffee - go for it and good luck - most importantly, enjoy and be safe. x
2006-10-07 23:55:04 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are careful, it's not dangerous. Never give out your personal details (name, address, phone nr.) in the net. If you can, talk via webcamera before meeting,arrange meetings in public places and let your friends know where you are going. And good luck! I met my husband over the internet and we've been happily married for almost 7 yrs now!
2006-10-06 10:18:56 · answer #7 · answered by Cold Bird 5 · 2⤊ 1⤋
well i personally do. u can have friends and everything aslong as you dont give ur personal information away. who knows if u start falling for a guy in the internet and when u end up meeting eachother its nothing like he described himself as. maybe he doesnt even look like the picture he sent u or something. those are things u just gotta b careful about. it could also be a rapist.
2006-10-06 10:19:26 · answer #8 · answered by jelly1505 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I am meeting 3 different friends in the Philippines next year
2006-10-06 10:16:24 · answer #9 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes i really do think its dangerous to meet people of the internet cause you just dont know who they really are
2006-10-06 10:19:14 · answer #10 · answered by dogfishwarrior69 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋