ON LINE DATING

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ON LINE DATING
Presented you by Maria DeBarros
Mayra Nunez
CSC101s200 May 6, 2006
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Topics to discuss

• What is of Online dating?
• The dangers
• Safety, Reliability, and Concerns
• Success Stories
• Related fees
• The future of Online dating

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What is Online dating
Net dating service, also known as online dating
or internet dating, is an example of a dating
system and allows individuals, couples and groups
to meet online and possibly develop a romantic or
sexual relationship. Net dating services provide
un-moderated matchmaking through the use of
personal computers the Internet or even cell
phones. Such services generally allow people to
provide personal information, then search for
other individuals using criteria such as age
range, gender and location. Most sites allow
members to upload photos of themselves and browse
the photos of others. Sites may offer additional
services, such as webcasts, online chat, and
message boards. Sites sometimes allow people to
register for free but may offer services which
require a monthly fee. Many sites are
broad-based, with members from a variety of
backgrounds looking for different types of
relationships. Other sites are more specific,
based on the type of members, interests,
location, or relationship desired. Wikipedia,
the free encyclopedia
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Top five on Line Dating Sites

• Match.com
• Yahoo Personals
• E-Harmony
• Perfect Match
• Dream Mates
• USENET Group

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Will you find your soul mate or possibly someone
elses cell mate?
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Do you think Online dating is just for adults?
Think again..
Online dating is not just a danger for adults, it
has also become a danger to children. Do you
know how to keep your children safe online?
Dateline NBC recently ran an unprecedented look
at online dating and what they found was a
frightening and growing problem of predators
seeking young boys and girls for sex. Dateline
NBC continues their hidden camera investigation
into computer sex predators hoping to put these
men and women behind bars. It has been two
years since NBC exposed a national epidemic of
Online Predators. Each Wednesday, NBC will air
To catch a Predator episode. Dateline
schedule To Catch a Predator May 3rd Darke
County, Ohio May 10th Fort Myers, Florida May
17th Fort Myers, Florida
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The dangers of Online dating

• Dont judge a book by its cover!!
• Which ONE of these men would you date?

or
Man 2
Man 1
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Your Answer!!!!

• BOTH MEN HAVE BEEN CONVICTED OF ONLINE
  DATING CRIMES
• Man 1 Is a common citizen
• Man 2 Is a member of the FDNY
• What can you do to protect yourself?
• Set a reasonable time limit before meeting in
  person.
• Ask important questions before meeting someone.
• Use sites such as Records Registry to do a
  background check
• Always meet in public or with a friend.
• Be sure to tell someone where you are going to
  meet and set a time limit.

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Additional Resources

• Dating Site Comparisons
• Online Dating stories
• Entertainment News Man dates his mother Online
• Our Web Page

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Success stories
                                                
   
"We met for our first date and things went
marvelously. From the beginning, there was a lot
in common we both had lived overseas for a
period, love of grandchildren, music, sports and
other things. The rest is history. We married on
February 14, 2005 (yes, we are romantics) at a
resort in Florida. Thanks eHarmony." Bob and
Diane
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Success stories
"I really didn't think I would find the man I was
looking for through eHarmony, but I found Sean
and he is everything and more. We are alike on so
many levels and our differences make us come
together as one even more. Every day we spend
together, our feelings keep growing more and
more. eHarmony gave me a sense that the people
here are looking for a committed relationship and
no other website gave me that feeling. eHarmony
matched me with Sean and I thank eHarmony for
bringing us together." --Stephanie and Sean
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In conclusion, how do you e-mail chocolates and
flowers.

• Just like buying car or a home, this is a future
  investment. Prices and contracts vary per Online
  dating service provider. Prices range from
  19.95 to 29.95 a month. Some Online dating
  services will have you take a personality test,
  which will cost you approximately 40.00.
• If you are brave enough to explore todays modern
  style of dating as opposed to yesterdays
  traditional courtships, perhaps you will find
  your soul mate .

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• For every frog there are nine princes.
  Sometimes in order to be rewarded you have to be
  patient, smart and alert. Just keep on trying.
  How many great things would you have not
  accomplished if you gave up trying the very first
  time.