Dating online is a new medium and some studies have had higher success rates in getting that first date than the conventional method of going to a public place and meeting someone. The reason why there is a higher rate is because people only meet others who share the same interests.
This new method of interaction and hopefully meeting the right person has its advantages and disadvantages.
1. Security
The advantage of personally signing up on an online dating service is that the person can meet many people without the risk of revealing ones personal information. The only time this happens is when the searcher does it voluntarily to the potential partner.
The disadvantage here is that information, even in general, can be fabricated. Some sites dont have a place on the page to show the picture of the person and even it is available, people dont put up a picture and can pretend to be someone and prey on an innocent victim.
2. Affordable
By paying a small membership fee and being a member of an online dating service, a person will be able to save money on someone who shares the same interest and actually have a good time.
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