Is online dating a real way to meet people?

I have had this conversation with friends many times in the past. When the idea of "online dating" is brought up, I often hear one of two responses: "Yeah, I've tried it, I only met creepy people", or "I would never do that - I'm too hot/interesting/cool for internet dating!"





What are your thoughts? Success stories?

Is online dating a real way to meet people?
I have done the online dating and I have met wonderful people and I have met creeps. I suggest you carry on conversations with them on the telephone and get an idea of their personality.first before meeting them and only meet in the day time in a public place like Starbuck's, Visit for a few minutes and part ways if it doesn't seem feasible, or make other arraingements if you match. I met my mate that I have been with the past 8 months from an online ad.





Only answer ads with photos and let others know where you are meeting and the persons name you are meeting.





Have fun and enjoy life!!!!!
Reply:yes there r lots of sucess stories.





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Reply:The internet is so amazing because it makes the world a WHOLE LOT smaller. You could meet someone in a different state that you would never meet in real life! I think the internet is an interesting place to meet people because you increase your chances of meeting someone who could be compatible with you.





If someone seems creepy to you or say something you don't like you can just ignore them and they're gone. You don't have worry about running into them, you don't have to "not pick up their phone calls", or any of that junk. If it's emailing you can label their email address as spam or put them on ignore on your aim... wipe your hands clean of the person :)





The point is, whether it's online or in real life, you will always run into jerks or creeps.
Reply:no


most people are way different online than they are in person.


It's really easy to lie when your talking to people online, so you can't really get to know them as well as you could in person.
Reply:Online dating only for a geek or a unsocialized persons. Don't trust it, but for some people it works. My friend now have 2 kids started from online date. Yes, they were from different cities and background, but it would not easy to adjust with the real life. Not as easy as seen in the internet. Go on with your real life and take a positive side of having friends from other countries and ethnic. Who knows you will need them when you visit his or her country? One positive point from online friends (not date)..
Reply:I know from experience. I did it two times. The first one was in 2005. She lived like an hour and 30 minutes away. It was a great relationship. Waited for me when i was in Army basic training until she cheated and got pregnant with another guy. Met another girl last year and it was the best thing that happened to me. Still dating her. It depends who you meet
Reply:Absolutely, you get to meet rapists, child predators, and career liars who are 20 years older than they say they are....me I'm 18, actually 50, oh, you couldn't tell.....see how easy.
Reply:it works, if you find the right person online