The Basics of Online Dating
Internet dating simply means finding a date using a website, usually including personal ads or profiles. These sites are used by both men and women to find a date. They do this by browsing a site, and finding people that interest them.
Some dating websites allow free browsing while others charge a membership fee. Sometimes it’si free to read profiles, but getting in touch with someone through the website requires you to buy a membership or an one-time fee.
However, the basic premise of a dating site is the same. An user is required to enter their profile. This is then stored on the site, and can be viewed by any authorized site member. Almost all dating sites run a powerful search capability that can match profiles on the basis of age, gender, community, interests, etc.
Most paid sites are very concerned about privacy. They route the contact mails through their mail server so that neither party will ever see the actual email address of the other. I suggest opening a free email account for online dating, instead of using your main email account.
Another important thing about most paid sites is that they let people post or browse profiles only after paying the subscription fee. Usually, only members can contact the site users. On some sites, women get free memberships but men must pay.
Most sites advise you to avoid divulging personal information like your full name, address, home phone number, place of employment, etc. This is sound advice, and must be taken seriously. There is no point in exposing yourself to Internet stalkers.
However, there’s no harm in revealing your interests in full. It also makes sense to post a good photo of yourself on the site. Profiles with photos get better responses than profiles lacking them.
Your first communication should be through email. The next step is to talk on the phone. This should be done once you develop an interest in your online friend. Here too you should not give your home or work phone number. The best suggestion is to use your mobile, which does not reveal your home address.
The final step should be to invite the person to a date in a public place. Do not meet them at home the first time.
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