Meeting someone online? Too risky?
I starting talking to some guy on myspace yesterday, & in the 20 minutes that we were chatting, he was calling me names like 'sweetie' and 'darling' and saying that he wanted to meet up with me on the same day, I said that I was busy & told him that maybe we could hang out on the weekend.
He lives in the same town as me, but I've never see him before...it's a small town.
He's 18 & I'm 15.
What do you think? Is it too risky meeting someone online, or am I just worrying too much about nothing?
Thanks for answering! :)
2007-11-20 14:01:17 · 32 answers · asked by Anonymous in Entertainment & Music ➔ Polls & Surveys
You always have to be careful when meeting someone on line! If I ever met someone, I would take someone with me but don't take a wimpy younger girl with you because he is a guy! You should take a older strong person and possibly bring some form of protection. Like pepper spray, tazor, knife or gun! That always works. He is 18 though, so he can't be too bad, he probably is nice ! <3 good luck
2007-11-20 14:05:49 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 3⤋
Well some men and women use sweetie and honey and darling in everyday terms to many people that cross their path. It's a term of endearment. I'm always leery about hearing about the whole online relationship thing. It's the best and only place that you can flat out lie about what you look like, where you live, what you do for a living, and even what your personality type is. If it's a small town and you've not heard of him maybe someone you know has. Mention his name and ask around.....get a feel for who he is, then decide if you want to meet him or not. I suggest that if you do meet him take a friend or a few or even a parent. It's never good to be alone when meeting with someone new.
2016-04-05 01:03:49 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Kelly,
Don't meet with this guy. How do you know 100% that he is 18? What if this so called 18 yr old is really a 40 plus year old? Not to scare you, but meeting people online hardly ever relates to something good.
Stop talking to him immediately before it gets too far and too out of your hands. Before you know it, you won't be in control of this situation.
I've seen, heard and experienced a lot. Don't meet him.
I know you'll make the right decision.
2007-11-20 14:12:17 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well the risk is one factor but that could be remedied by meeting in a busy public place. The other problem is the age difference. I don't know what the age of consent in your state is. In states that it's 18, he could be charged with statutory rape. Another tip I would give you is not to keep this from your parents. I know that tip just killed the entire idea probably and maybe that's for the best. You have your entire life for this. Don't cut it short by ending up on the six o'clock news.
2007-11-20 14:17:14 · answer #4 · answered by Smarty Pants™ 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Its too risky meeting someone after u've only known him for twenty minutes, especially if he's older than u. In fact, when someone calls u sweetie and darling after he known u for 20 minutes, the warning bells should go up. If u really wanna meet him, get to know him better first.
2007-11-20 14:07:18 · answer #5 · answered by WZ C 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Don't meet him there have been many stories about young kids have been taken and killed from things like this. If you really want to(please dont)make it in a public place with lots of people and never get into a car orwalk home with him. Also bring a friend to watch you and be able to call for help if necisary.
2007-11-20 14:06:06 · answer #6 · answered by level140 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Definitely don't! If you are dsperate to meet this person, go with a trusted adult. You may not think so, but you are still a child, and this guy could be a 60 year old pervert! You can never be too careful!
2007-11-20 14:09:39 · answer #7 · answered by Nuala 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are a minor, and although the little pet names may be flattering, you are old enough to see red flags on your own. Anyone who is that pushy can NOT be up to any GOOD.
Do NOT give him personal info on yourself, like address, etc.. some people on line are predators, and many innocent people have been killed because they didnt think it was a risk.
2007-11-20 14:09:01 · answer #8 · answered by noneya 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
dont meet him that soon and sweetie if u do dont go by your self to meet this person make sure u take u some people with u more than one try taken as many people as u can and have u some kind of weapon on u that he cant see in case he tries to harm u
2007-11-20 14:08:47 · answer #9 · answered by nikki 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I met my best friend on answers, and he is totally awesome to me. We talk on the phone almost every day, and I can't wait until he comes back on answers. Some of you--especially in the politics section, will remember him. He is Ed-Mike. The guy you are talking about, however, does not sound too cool, and I think I would be very wary, and stay away. *sm*
2007-11-20 14:12:20 · answer #10 · answered by LadyZania 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋