samedi 14 novembre 2015

Safety On Dating Site For Singles

By Mattie Knight


The revolution that the Internet and the World Wide Web have brought to various aspects of personal life is unmatched. Impossibilities of the previous years can now be achieved with a simple click of the mouse of a computer. The already complicated situation is made worse by wireless Internet, computer applications, and Internet-enabled phones. One aspect of personal life that has been totally revolutionized by these technological advancements is the dating game.

The web is filled with several dating sites that welcome people to meet new people and create both friendly and romantic connections. There are many sites out there, which target different groups of people in the society. For instance, there are sites for singles from different groups of people such as Muslims, Christians, Africans, parents, elderly people, whites, artists, and lawyers just to name a few. All these sub-groups give people opportunities as well as risks. Not every dating site for singles is as safe as one may think.

Whereas the sites have many good and genuine people, evil people are also there. The situation is made worse because there is no way of telling bad people from good ones. No backgrounds or histories about the users are available. That shortcoming creates room for misrepresentation and lies.

As a result of the potential risks that dating sites pose, it is important for one to exercise caution while using them. The first thing towards this goal is to choose the right site. A simple search on Google will reveal thousands of sites that one can choose from. Seeking recommendations from friends or family members who have used such services before would be a good idea too.

Users are asked to sign up on most sites. This process entails creating a password and a username. As one signs up, they must keep their personal information private. Dating sites are not the kind of place for such information because the sites share user information among themselves. They also store information indefinitely and will give it away when asked to by the government.

The unique username should not reflect the true name. An alias can be used in case the site requests for a name. Phone numbers, names, home addresses, work addresses, and places of residence are some of the information one should never reveal. Getting a second anonymous email address for registration is very advisable.

One is safer putting less personal information out there. Some people push others into revealing more information and that is not safe. Only information one is comfortable sharing should be shared. Also all communication should be strictly through the internet until one determines that it is safe enough.

When one identifies a potential mate, they may plan a date. The date should happen in an open place where there are people. No lone time should be spent with the individual during the first time. One should notify a friend or family member before living and phone back to confirm that they are safe after the date. It is best to end the date early enough and head back home.




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