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Published: January 30, 2007
It happens all the time. It's Valentine's Day and there isn't a date in sight. At this point, it could go two ways: dive spoon first into a pint of ice cream or check out that free dating site that's advertised every 30 seconds on TV. What's the harm, right? With websites like Myspace and Facebook dominating much of web traffic, and commercials for free dating on TV regularly, its a wonder why anyone is single.
The dating game is centuries old, and with the rise of technology comes the rise in dating help. While some dating sites like eHarmony and match.com require a monthly fee for their services, hundreds of others are free of charge. These sites are dedicated to free dating, free dating tips, and free online dating chats.
Most free dating sites, or a free date finder as they are sometimes known, are equipped with a series of search categories. A search can be made to find the exact gender, sexual preference, state, or even city a possible beau is located in. But before the search can begin most sites require some type of registration involving a name, email address, occupation, and possibly a photo. No legitimate free dating site should ask for a social security card number, passport number, or credit card number.
More and more free dating websites are expanding what they're offering people. Sites like PlentyofFish.com and Free-Dating-Service not only offer free dating services, but free online dating advice, free dating tips and dating chat rooms. PlentyofFish.com also offers a rating system and a personal email, while Free-Dating-Service offers games and love horoscopes. Alternative dating services are also available free of charge at sites like PlanetOut.com and Alt.com.
While most free online dating services are advertised as dating websites, some websites morph into them as time goes on. For instance, sites like Mypace and Facebook were originally meant to keep in touch with long lost friends and current classmates . However, over time these sites have morphed into a free dating site for teens and adults all over the world. In fact, most people find Myspace and Facebook to be better than regular free dating sites, because they can witness how a potential love interest interacts with friends and family, what classes they're taking, or what they did last weekend. On these sites photos, streaming songs, and the ubiquitous about me section are featured.
Along the same vein, some websites are adding dating services to their make up. Sites like Bmezine.com, a piercing and tattoo website, has tacked on a date finder onto their website to increase traffic. Many other websites are following suit by adding chat rooms and message boards.
People often feel safe at a dating website because of all the guarantees, but be particularly cautious in chat rooms. Chat rooms are domains in which a group of people are able to engage in friendly chats or discussions. Usually, people enter chat rooms under special user id names. However, it is important to never give out personal information in a chat room because it can lead to dangerous situations. Have fun, but be safe.
Free dating websites provide very helpful dating tools to help people find a compatible partner. Whether it's a southern gentleman from North Carolina or a tattoo artist from Detroit, there's a free dating site ready and willing to make the connection. Everyone's just a click away from love.
Sources:
Myspace. 2007. 24 Jan 2007 <http://www.myspace.com/>.
Facebook. 2007. 24 Jan 2007 <http://www.facebook.com/>.
PlentyofFish. PlentyofFish Inc. 2007. 24 Jan 2007 <http://www.plentyoffish.com/>.
OK Cupid! Humor Rainbow Inc. 2007. 24 Jan 2007 <http://www.okcupid.com/>.
Welcome to Alt.com. Various Inc. 2007. 24 Jan 2007 <http://alt.com>.
Free-Dating-Service. Free Dating Service. 2006. 24 Jan 2007 <http://www.free-dating-service.info/>.
PlanetOut.com. Planet Out Inc. 2007. 24 Jan 2007 <http://www.planetout.com/>.
BMEZine.com. BMEzine Inc. 2007. 24 Jan 2007 <http://www.bmezine.com/>.
The dating game is centuries old, and with the rise of technology comes the rise in dating help. While some dating sites like eHarmony and match.com require a monthly fee for their services, hundreds of others are free of charge. These sites are dedicated to free dating, free dating tips, and free online dating chats.
Most free dating sites, or a free date finder as they are sometimes known, are equipped with a series of search categories. A search can be made to find the exact gender, sexual preference, state, or even city a possible beau is located in. But before the search can begin most sites require some type of registration involving a name, email address, occupation, and possibly a photo. No legitimate free dating site should ask for a social security card number, passport number, or credit card number.
More and more free dating websites are expanding what they're offering people. Sites like PlentyofFish.com and Free-Dating-Service not only offer free dating services, but free online dating advice, free dating tips and dating chat rooms. PlentyofFish.com also offers a rating system and a personal email, while Free-Dating-Service offers games and love horoscopes. Alternative dating services are also available free of charge at sites like PlanetOut.com and Alt.com.
While most free online dating services are advertised as dating websites, some websites morph into them as time goes on. For instance, sites like Mypace and Facebook were originally meant to keep in touch with long lost friends and current classmates . However, over time these sites have morphed into a free dating site for teens and adults all over the world. In fact, most people find Myspace and Facebook to be better than regular free dating sites, because they can witness how a potential love interest interacts with friends and family, what classes they're taking, or what they did last weekend. On these sites photos, streaming songs, and the ubiquitous about me section are featured.
Along the same vein, some websites are adding dating services to their make up. Sites like Bmezine.com, a piercing and tattoo website, has tacked on a date finder onto their website to increase traffic. Many other websites are following suit by adding chat rooms and message boards.
People often feel safe at a dating website because of all the guarantees, but be particularly cautious in chat rooms. Chat rooms are domains in which a group of people are able to engage in friendly chats or discussions. Usually, people enter chat rooms under special user id names. However, it is important to never give out personal information in a chat room because it can lead to dangerous situations. Have fun, but be safe.
Free dating websites provide very helpful dating tools to help people find a compatible partner. Whether it's a southern gentleman from North Carolina or a tattoo artist from Detroit, there's a free dating site ready and willing to make the connection. Everyone's just a click away from love.
Sources:
Myspace. 2007. 24 Jan 2007 <http://www.myspace.com/>.
Facebook. 2007. 24 Jan 2007 <http://www.facebook.com/>.
PlentyofFish. PlentyofFish Inc. 2007. 24 Jan 2007 <http://www.plentyoffish.com/>.
OK Cupid! Humor Rainbow Inc. 2007. 24 Jan 2007 <http://www.okcupid.com/>.
Welcome to Alt.com. Various Inc. 2007. 24 Jan 2007 <http://alt.com>.
Free-Dating-Service. Free Dating Service. 2006. 24 Jan 2007 <http://www.free-dating-service.info/>.
PlanetOut.com. Planet Out Inc. 2007. 24 Jan 2007 <http://www.planetout.com/>.
BMEZine.com. BMEzine Inc. 2007. 24 Jan 2007 <http://www.bmezine.com/>.
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