Dating Websites.

Everyone has an opinion on them, some people say they're a great way to meet new people online, some people say it's a place for desperate people to go because they can't find someone real.

I honestly don't think you can judge them unless you've tried it out for yourself.
I think they're great websites for getting to know people, making friends, and maybe meeting someone who you might want to start a relationship with.
I've gotten to know many people during my time on them and I've had some really amazing conversations and laughs with the people I've met.

Obviously it comes with it's risks, not being 100% sure of who you're talking to etc, but there are things you can do to make yourself a little bit safer.

Talk on webcam, for example MSN and Skype. Alot of the people who message me, ask if I have MSN or Skype, so they can actually see who I am. Although I never give it out (I also never use them anymore). It is a safe way of seeing for yourself who this person is.
Unfortunately you can never know 100% that the person is safe, but it's a great trust allowing someone to see your face and knowing who you are.
Also, don't rush when it comes to meeting this person, If someone is genuine and safe, they will happily wait a little while before meeting, and won't rush.

A lot of people have very successful relationships and friendships with people they've met online, and I really don't believe it is for 'desperate people' at all.
It's a great way to make a great first impression with someone who doesn't know you, and a fresh start away from any negativity that your reputation may have.
Everyone has had something false/bad gone round about them, especially if you live in a place where everyone knows everyone, gossip is one thing you can avoid online, and both parties can get to know each other for who they are. Without hassle.

Also, if you work away, for business, or in the forces etc. It's a great way to talk to people and to keep social. I've found a lot of the people I've met are in the armed forces, or are away a lot on business, who are just looking for someone to talk to and get to know. It means a lot to them to be able to do this while they're away.
Keeps people a little less lonely.

I know in a couple of my blogs I've spoken negatively about the behaviour that occurs on these sites, and I will continue to point things out, not to be negative towards the sites, but towards the behaviours, as a lot of what I see on these sites, actually relate to relationships offline too.
I recently received a comment which accused me of being negative about these sites, which isn't the case. As everywhere else in the world, you do come across some negative people. I do think Dating Websites are a great thing, when used appropriately. (Just wanted to point that out, and make myself clear)

They are a place where people who want the same thing, can come together and chat, build friendships etc. In a sense it's like their private place, although it is online, people who don't want the same thing (EG, People who don't want to find a friendship/relationship online) don't go to those website and are therefore uninvolved.
It doesn't bother or is in the face of people who are against them, it's all very in their own little place.

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