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by Pixie - jeg er elsket on September 9th, 2009
Yes you are.
I met my husband online, not a dating site - just a normal site. We've been together for 2 years and got married in Feb.
by Raddman on September 9th, 2009
It's silly, how do you take someone to dinner/movies on the internet, plus cybersex really isn't worth it, you wind up alone anyway playing with yourself and you really don't need an internet date to do that...lol
by gtravels loves her life penguin on September 9th, 2009
If you mean dating with the intention of actually meeting the person, then yes. Many have met their partners that way, myself included.
by SABOTEUR on September 9th, 2009
Back before the internet was easily accessible to common people, people used to place dating ads in...
...NEWSPAPERS (of all things!)
It was because I responded to one of those ads that I met a girl who became my second wife.
We have 4 children and have been married for over 20 years.
Why anyone would believe INTERNET dating is worth anyone's time is beyond MY limited intelligence.
Go figure.
by anonymous on September 10th, 2009
Ask those desperate and lonely people I am sure they will answer yes to your query!!! We are losers in real life thats why we seek refuge on the net hoping to find like minded or people in the same circumstances!!!
by Freedom00 on September 9th, 2009
I do not think you are ignorant at all. Most likely, you are perfectly able to express your opinion about nearly anything.
I have dated on the Internet before. It is very difficult to maintain a relationship like that. I think it is very important to date someone in your area.
I would not say it is silly so much as a waste of time.
+5
by Anonymous on September 9th, 2009
No. You're not ignorant, perhaps you are more "traditional". There is nothing wrong with playing it safe and going with what is comfortable with you. That being said, many people do connect, these days, after interacting over the internet. I would not disparage those who do date using the internet; I'd say they're intrepid. :)
by Dodgy Dog in a Sable COAT on September 9th, 2009
Your are wrong. It is not silly. I met my wife on the internet and so have many of my friends.
by TAPriceCTR s son is wearing his COAT on September 9th, 2009
dating from the internet is better than bars... internet relationships (where you are BF/GF even though you have not met) are silly
by DaddysGLB on November 8th, 2009
one thing to think about...
you meet a guy in the bar, he turns out to be
a) a great guy, who you end up with
b) an absolute jerk, who you'd not give another look to
you meet a guy on the internet... he turns out to be
a) a great guy, who you end up with
b) an absolute jerk, who you'd not give another look to
the major difference between bar and internet, is the internet guy can look different than the picture he presents... in the bar, what you see is usually what you get (in terms of how he looks)
both guys can pretend to be something that they're not.
both guys could really turn out to be a woman, pretending to be a man
both guys can lie just as easy
to answer your question, I don't think you're ignorant, I think that internet dating just isn't for you! ;)
by Cyanotic Wasp on September 10th, 2009
I prefer to date in person. But I met the love of my life on the Internet, on a dating site. And the chances that we would have met otherwise are vanishingly slim, because we live 50 miles apart and don't have reasons to visit the other's area.
So, "meeting on the Internet" is perfectly fine, and I recommend it frequently. But "dating"? That has do be done face to face.
by 1858 Remington 1-21-13 on September 10th, 2009
No, you're not ignorant, you're smart. Internet dating is really stupid when you think about.
by skyler7 on September 10th, 2009
ya never know what kind of werido you can find onlie so it is silly dont get hooked up with a crazy!
by jls on September 9th, 2009
Only on myspace and free sites, that is just gross. I do think it creates too many disposable relationships.
by -Icy- on September 9th, 2009
no, but we all are different people and just because online dating is not your cup of tea does not make it silly. +5
by Anonymous T on September 9th, 2009
Not silly. But it's tedious.
Too much work and high miss rate.
by Lemonyellow Di Vintage on September 9th, 2009
It's just another way to connect with people. Sadly, it's taken the stigma of every other way people try to connect.
by lazagna on September 10th, 2009
I disagree. Dated few times - what you do is exchange e-mails and then arrange a real date via cellphone and meet. My fiance originated on the internet.
by - MojoThunder - on September 10th, 2009
nah, just incredibly smart and wise :)
by BrandyBrandy on September 9th, 2009
I didn't mean this question to offend anywho who has an online relationship, and I apologize for that. It is just something that hasn't worked for me. I find it quite hard to have strong feelings for someone who I only see text to represent them. And anyway anyone that ever talks to me online (besides AB) always wants naked pics. O.o I'm not that kind of girl!!
by alantie on November 9th, 2009
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by Piratebooty on September 12th, 2009
Dating on the net is now the new way of finding people without going to bars and clubs. Most of us are so busy with our daily lives that going to bars and clubs is not an option. I do understand where you are coming from in the sense that anyone can be cool on the net. You have to watch who you deal with and not let just anyone know your details.
by Sexyrabbit on September 12th, 2009
I would say do not do it. It is VERY hard if you end up having alot of feeling for that person. And you live a million miles away from each other.
by Hellifino on September 12th, 2009
I wouldn't say ignorant but perhaps close-minded. Alot of people do have success with it and it is a decent alternative to bars, blind dates, etc. I personally have had a couple of bad experiences, so I consider it not a good idea for me... but it's great for others and it's an interesting experience to say the least!
by Client10 on September 12th, 2009
I have dated and found a few good women on the net. I have also found a fine male friend with who I have become close. the net widens the possible universe of friends and lovers and is a very good thing.
by strange1 still in pb on September 10th, 2009
youre not ignorant
by anywho is feeling pretty on September 10th, 2009
I don't think it's silly. I've done it as well. I met my current boyfrien on the interent and to be honest I think this is the one I want to spend the rest of my life with. We've met of course, and things only got better. We still talk every night until we can meet again. So go for it, just be careful.
by Halskiisaklink on September 10th, 2009
A little. My Mum met her current partner online, and they've been together happily for three and a half years.
by Lillian on September 10th, 2009
Of course your not, just because you don't agree with it doesn't make you ignorant, it just means it isn't for you. I think it's ridiculous too, a bunch of fake pictures of strangers, the odds you actually find someone that way are very slim.
by chick whisperer on September 10th, 2009
i think it s more dangerous than it s silly you could be dating a serial killer and you don t even know
by The Crimson Magician on November 14th, 2009
To answer your question: no your not ignorant, your just not open-minded.
by TAPriceCTR s son is wearing his COAT on November 14th, 2009
no, just narrowminded. the internet is very successful at bringing people together. what is a better place to meet? bars? wanted adds? work?
by Anonymous on November 14th, 2009
I can't say that you're ignorant, but I don't think online dating is silly. I met my boyfriend on the internet.
by - MojoThunder - on November 9th, 2009
actually pretty smart ... good girl :)
by Over and Out on November 9th, 2009
It's not silly -- as long as you don't jump into a relationship with someone solely based on your interations with him or her online. You need to actually meet someone and spend time with them in person. I think we all know that people are not always who they seem online! Just take it slow and be smart!
by Sharona Life is a Tale Told by an Idiot on November 9th, 2009
How do you date on the internet? You can communicate and some people find the loves of their lives this way. Although I'm sure for the most part you are correct.
by betony24.rei-chan on November 8th, 2009
no. it's actually the right thing to do. it's one thing to make friends on the internet but another to have a relationship with- especially if it's going to hurt the other.
by thetruth on November 8th, 2009
I don't think you're ignorant. To each their own right. I've met a few people I met online in person before...not really to date but just to get to know some new people. I don't get out much so I really don't have much of a chance to meet people any other way. I kind of think most internet dating is just to find some new booty but I'm sure some people have found actual love.
by roiboysatx on November 8th, 2009
no your not ignorant. dating on the internet is silly. distance between friends can be a big problem and you really don't get to know the person online. people online say what they want themselves to be. not that they are necessarily lying but people see themselves in a different light than what others see. and if you do meet for a few weekends, well you really can't tell what a person is like as anyone can be nice for 2 or 3 days and put their best foot forward.
by RubyReds on September 10th, 2009
Thing is, anyone can be someone that anyone can like, Im sure that there is a lot of 'cyberians' who are so not the poeple they are pretending to be here in cyberland. If you go the cyberdating way you must be very carefull. I do know of people myself who met on the internet and are together, married for quite some years now. Good for them but even them went through some 'somebody's and anybody's" before they have met their loves.
by Evangeline2U on September 10th, 2009
i know two happy couples as the result of online dating.
by sprky777 on September 10th, 2009
I met my wife online. dated on line 1 year. married 10 years + 5 kids
by teresa on September 10th, 2009
no you are not ignorant, you have an opinion which we are all entitled to , and if you mean dating on internet in the terms of you talk to the person and do video cams and I know a couple that even watched tv shows and movies together online with cams and even slept with cams on and I think that is a bit weird but they eventually did get to be together in person and they are married now and living together , to each his own
by CaRbOnPrOdUcK is Baccuss on September 10th, 2009
That would be a harsh claim if that's the only souse i had to go on, so i'll say no, proly not.
by unknown on September 10th, 2009
I think that it's a huge gamble and so of us are lucky and other aren't. I think that whatever method works for the individual then you should go with that. Love can be found anywhere depending on the situation.
by Anonymous on November 14th, 2009
I think in some cases it's quite beautiful. People loving others for their personality, not looks. But thats like one in a million. most of it is just people trying to get money, predators, and lies. just be careful.
by AnonymousGirl on November 14th, 2009
Ignorant might not be the right word. However, you may be stereotypical. Two of my siblings met their spouses on the Internet and are still married to them. I've accepted both in-laws.
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Did you date on the internet, or just meet online and then date in person? Happy for you it turns out so well!
by tapatio on September 9th, 2009
I met him online - we 'dated' online and in person. He lived in England & I live in America...So of course we were strictly online for most of the time.
by Pixie - jeg er elsket on September 9th, 2009
ack... I am presently in the gender reverse of that situation... it is maddening... but I guess the distance is helping us not violate the technicality of my divorce not being final YET.
where do you live now?
how hard and expencive was it to immigrate?
how do you move your property overseas?
by TAPriceCTR s son is wearing his COAT on September 9th, 2009
As much as I love the UK, we live in America.
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Its not very hard, just time consuming. If you are willing to share your email address i can give you websites to print off VISA papers, learn all the fees, and phone numbers to call in case you get confused (which you will, trust me)
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He didnt own much property since he lived with his family, then his step brother. BUT there are over seas movers...Honestly, i think it would be cheaper to sell the furniture, bring clothing via suitcase and have relatives send the home decor over by air mail.
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It's a long hard road, but i promise it's worth it if you two are dedicated.
by Pixie - jeg er elsket on September 9th, 2009
she has had american fiancees before and is under the impression that it is easier for me and my son to go to england with her than for her to come here (she is actualy an italy/venezuela citizen) my email is in my profile.
by TAPriceCTR s son is wearing his COAT on September 9th, 2009
good for you!
I met my wife online. dated on line 1 year. married 10 years + 5 kids.
by sprky777 on September 10th, 2009
Sprky: Are you using an older picture in your avatar? I guessed your age at about 25 XP
by Pixie - jeg er elsket on September 10th, 2009
that photo is about 2 years old. I'm 45
by sprky777 on September 10th, 2009