Poll: do you believe in internet/ online dating

[Jabbawocke]

I do. Its how my fave youtuber found his gf, and their still goin strong

[Mortal Coil]

I believe that it can work out when you are in an online relationship, but I also think it's not as likely to work out as face-to-face dating is.

[Hypers]

Yes, it can work, but I think it won't be as easy. There are a lot of bad people and robots...

[UnknownError]

It can work but its obviously much harder than an irl relationship.

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[Manjusri]

No, i really don't believe it should be an option. Humans need face to face confrontation, this helps to create a more stabilized social life and keeps your from looking like a fool in public. Most of the time online dating profiles are faked- have you ever seen the show catfish? On the first episode a girl goes to meet a guy she's been flirting with for over a year, only to find out it's a woman.

Online dating is just another way to avoid social contact, and another way people are letting technology control them instead of people controlling technology. What's next, job interviews and conferences mainstreamed to webcams? Not to mention the majority of people who use online dating only dwell on the computer, which isn't healthy for numerous reasons. Not to say i'm not on the computer for an unhealthy amount of time, however i don't use it for online dating, and don't plan on it.

[justinglives]

Ok....so how do you manage the...er....."physical" part of it?

Duh...read SEX or lack thereof !

[Elysium]

Sure, I believe in it. I've seen it happen, after all. I think it has a smaller success rate, but people have proved that it's possible. For myself, though, I don't want to do an online relationship without having met the person first.

[Human]

if it can work then sure but i think you should be able to meet each other

[Jess]

Yes, as some online relationships do work out. But it's better to have a real one, and where you can meet face-to-face...

[Foamy]

It's hard to trust anything online. So I gave a no vote because the first time a couple talks should be face to face, not face to screen. Or something or other.

[FreeFall]

Pewdiepie and Marzia?

It can work, but it can also not work. Just like any other relationship. I myself would be to worried I'm actually talking to someone plotting to meet up with me and kill me. So it's not for me.

[Apollo.]

No, I don't think it would work for me personally. You are never going to have a guarantee who the person is. Even if you see them on a webcam they could still be lying about who they are and what they do. It's really not for me I'm not trusting enough.

[TigerBoy]

No, i really don't believe it should be an option. Humans need face to face confrontation, this helps to create a more stabilized social life and keeps your from looking like a fool in public.
Which is why you meet the person before you marry them :P On what authority or evidence do you propose to take the freedom to choose how people date away from them?


Most of the time online dating profiles are faked
Proof?
The fact that this happens sometimes is not the same as saying 'most are faked'. On the contrary, the popularity and success rates of online dating suggests that 'fake' profiles aren't an issue for the vast majority in practice.


Online dating is just another way to avoid social contact, and another way people are letting technology control them instead of people controlling technology.
Incorrect and hyperbole. The whole point is to meet people, in the same way as placing an ad in a lonely hearts section of a magazine. How is the technology controlling people exactly?

What's next, job interviews and conferences mainstreamed to webcams?
You really need to check your facts. Those things have been around for a decade plus (video conferencing predates webcams). Video conferencing is very popular in businesses where there offices are spread around the country or globe, and often have meeting rooms set aside for it. Would you rather companies throw money at travel and the environmental impact that goes with it?

Not to mention the majority of people who use online dating only dwell on the computer,
Proof?

If online dating allows you to filter out time wasters and find people with common interests and backgrounds, it can only improve your chances of getting a relationship off on a solid foundation. This is backed by statistics (http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2005/02/050218125144.htm) show that such relationships lead to a higher success rate and lower separation rate than couples who meet via other means.

[Pierce]

Basically I believe that it can work out, but it can backfire drastically. I won't ever do it since i don't need to find someone that badly. It can work out great but you gotta be safe and cautious.

[Gigablue]

It can work, but I don't know how it compares to regular dating. I don't know if anyone has ever studied the success rate of online relationships vs convention relationships.

[aldabanana]

I personally think it's better to meet face to face

[IAMWILL]

Online can be a good place to meet and introduce yourself to people, however thats about as far as online relationships should go. You cannot truly know someone until you've met and hungout with them in person, often online only the best sides of people are shown. No doubt though that it is easier to meet people online, its eliminates that awkward first encounter; if it goes poorly, you can just pretend the person never existed, especially if they do not live near you. Thats a great thing. But I gave it a "no" vote because I don't think the majority of people can have and maintain a healthy relationship with someone that they are never actually with.

[Boss...]

I personal think no. If I want to meet a girl, I have to meet her in person so I can truely figure out who she is. Theres no real connection either cause you can't actually be there for each other, have fun together, or truely love each other. None of that is possible through online dating.
But, I could be just old fashioned.

[CharlieFinley]

No, i really don't believe it should be an option. Humans need face to face confrontation, this helps to create a more stabilized social life and keeps your from looking like a fool in public. Most of the time online dating profiles are faked I invite you to prove the bolded assertation. - have you ever seen the show catfish? On the first episode a girl goes to meet a guy she's been flirting with for over a year, only to find out it's a woman. Yay for anecdotal evidence?

Online dating is just another way to avoid social contact, and another way people are letting technology control them instead of people controlling technology. What's next, job interviews and conferences mainstreamed to webcams?
That happens ALL THE TIME. You're being the boy who cried technology over here. If you'd like to say it's detrimental, then PROVE it's detrimental.

[Abyssal Echo]

nope internet dating has got me nowhere.

[Ryhanna]

My Aunt met her husband on the internet. Internet dating works for some people, but obviously not everyone. Some people prefer real life dating. If it works for you, then great, but it does make some people uncomfortable.

[iRepRoyalty]

I do believe in it. Cos dats hw I found ma current bf.

[ReginaGeorge]

I think it's possible, but extremely tough.

[Stevo 69]

I do, yes. I met my wife on a dating site

[DerBear]

I voted yes.

I do believe in internet dating via internet dating websites. I think they're people who lack confidence in dating face to face, so this is a good way. I think they do work and it has seen some resulting in marriage. However this statistic is low. So yes...to an extent I do believe it does work.

[Danielle757]

I believe it can work. I've seen a couple who dated 5 years online then finally met at the airport. It was so cute!

[Riku16]

I honestly think it does work, it's how people that are shy meet and get to know each other, also you are less likely to make a bad first impression with online dating, this is because unlike meeting a person in real life you have time to think instead of having to think on the spot. I find a good website for teenagers is tagged.com, it allows you to create a profile and meet people with the same sexual orientation as you that are from the same area.

[Twilly F. Sniper]

It works out only a tad less than real life.