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The Pros & Cons of Online Dating

Wednesday, July 22, 2009
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Pro: You Know What You're Getting

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    Online daters upload their photos so each member can initiate contact to those they deem desirable.

Con: You Don't Always Know What You're Getting

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    In an effort to look their best, some daters stretch the truth and use outdated photos to portray themselves in the best light.

Pro: The Options Are Almost Endless

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    Because online sites have thousands of members, users have a vast variety of users to choose from. Daters can contact many more online users than people they could meet in a bar.

Con: Security Concern

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    These are strangers after all, not acquaintances you made through friends, work or family, so you never know what you're getting yourself into.

Pro: Inexpensive

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    Some dating websites are free, while others charge a nominal monthly fee. Compared with going to bars and clubs, it is a real bargain.

Con: Financial Scams and the Potential For Abuse

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    Most dating websites warn users not to send money to anyone who requests it, a clear sign scam artists have figured out ways to exploit online dating.

The Pros & Cons of Online Dating Provided by eHow.com
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