Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Why is there such a variation in
membership pricing between the different dating services?
A: The cost of dating service memberships is usually determined by the
cost of personal and marketing as well as the cost of the technology
that makes the service work. Since there is no 'even playing field' with
technology, prices vary as do the individual members.
Q: Is there a dating service you recommend
above all others?
A: Not really. Since the biggest difference between dating services, no
matter how they match people and what technology drives their systems
and contact abilities, it is the uniqueness of the members and the
suitability to be found t your own needs that is the only yardstick to
determine the fitness of one dating service over others. If you aren't a
member is the dating service going to suffer? Maybe!
Q: Is online dating safe?
A: Online dating is just as safe, if not more safe, than meeting someone
in a bar or public setting. There are certain steps to maintain your own
safety such as not giving out personal information until you are
comfortable with the other person. If you do plan to meet someone in
person, set up a short "get to know you" date with friends knowing where
you'll be, who you are meeting and when you will be back home before
doing anything else. Know the particular dating services rules and terms
of service and privacy policies. Many people skip over these
particularly important information pages in the rush to join and meet
others. But we recommend slowing down and reading them before you join.
We have seen instances of some online dating services that actually have
in their terms of service that they "own" your profile and picture, once
submitted, to do with as they please, sell to other companies, sell your
email address, use any images you upload to sell and/or use in their
advertising and marketing. This is very scary.
Q: Is there are date recommendations you
have about meeting in person people that I have met online?
A: Once you make contact with one or more people, give yourself some
time to know them better. Chat and exchange messages. Don't rush things
and suggest speaking on the phone or meeting for coffee in a public
place before making any further commitments.
Q: Who are you?
A: My name is Robert Lee and I run several successful online dating
advice web sites. I have been working in the online dating business
since 1998. You can contact me here.